A Native Perspective on War, Terrorism, and the MOAB Bomb
Once those lines are crossed, and we dehumanize our enemy, it is a short and slippery slope to becoming the very thing we claim to be fighting against.
Happy Belated Constitution Day
We can acknowledge that our country and our foundations need an incredible amount of work. We can create a common memory, and begin planting seeds for better community.
#NoDAPL Struggle Continues in Federal Court
On Friday the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe submitted papers to the court identifying several locations along the pipeline route as home to significant native artifacts and sacred sites.
Declaration of Independence: Are All Men Created Equal?
Read the entire Declaration of Independence. It’s not what you think.
What’s Behind Donald Trump’s Response to Global Warming
When it comes to his personal business and finances, Donald Trump is just as firm a believer in global warming as he is convinced of the threat of immigrants and Muslims.
The Good News of Pentecost
The Pentecost story in Acts is a beautiful display of God's value for multi-culturalism and diversity.
Racism On and Off the Reservation
"Off the reservation" is a term deeply rooted in the implicit racial bias of the United States of America.
Doctrine of Discovery: Part II
We cannot create a common memory until the Doctrine of Discovery is fully on the table.
Doctrine of Discovery: Part I
The Doctrine of Discovery is the Church in Europe telling the Nations of Europe that wherever they go, whatever lands they find that are not ruled by Christian rulers, those people are less than human and the land is theirs for the taking.
Why America Should Keep Columbus Day
I propose that we keep October 12 as Columbus Day but turn it into a day of honest education, deep reflection, and national mourning.