“Silence is Assent”
I feel frozen, despite the Florida heat. The world outside my door seems more daunting than ever—and that’s saying something, …
Tag Archives: gun violence
Gun Violence & Teaspoons
I am proud to be a part of the Brady Campaign for preventing gun violence. The following is a speech …
Opening Our Eyes
The world can be a hard and scary place, with ideas and events swirling around us which we cannot control …
Towards a More Just Society
This week’s Torah portion contains one of the most puzzling events in the Torah. In it, two of Aaron’s sons …
We Must Ban Assault Weapons
I drove past a church sign this week that said “come as you are.” They meant it as a double …
I’m Not Gay: I’m Human. And I Care
Since my recent guest editorial in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune in support of observing Pride Month, people have wondered if I’m …
Heartbroken But Not Helpless
Every time there is a mass shooting, the nation mourns and rails against the horror. News reporters solemnly recite names …
One Tiny Candle
One tiny candle. That is all it takes to push back the darkness, move the shadows into the corners where …
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