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What's Going On? (Pt.2)

Part two of Understanding the conflict in Israel.

Defining our Terms As we jump into the deep end of the pool on understanding the current events, it’s important to define terms. Terrorism. State. Religion. History. Identity. All these pillars help to frame the conflict in Israel, and MUST be agreed on before we can have a rational conversation. If you’re still with me, let’s jump in the water. There’s nothing to be afraid of. The water is just…

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The World is Burning, What is going on?

October 7, 2023, one of the saddest days in our world’s history. Before reading this, I invite you to think. This is going to be hard. The analysis of the current situation in Israel isn’t a binary problem. Black hats and white hats, the good guys versus the bad guys, is an extremely complicated, nuanced problem containing real stories, real history, real conflict, and real humans. First, the…

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The War on Christmas

The War on Christmas

The Christmas Taliban is at it again.  To save us from the un-thinkable notion that Christmas is actually a season for everyone, and the “good news” brought for the entire earth; the crazies are out in force to “Make Christmas Great Again.”

The Santa Claus Boycott – Well, if you haven’t seen this one yet, let me enlighten you.

Evidently the Mall of America in Minneapolis hired a Santa of Color…

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Haiti, Hurricane Matthew, and Relief

Haiti, Hurricane Matthew, and Relief

A few months ago, I was in Washington DC working with leaders from around the world.  I met a wonderful lady named Danielle Saint-Lot.  Danielle, a former Minister of Commerce, is now working as an Ambassador at large for the Republic of Haiti for Women’s Empowerment.    We had a wonderful breakfast meeting talking about the future of Haiti, and how she was working to empower the women of Haiti…

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Racial Divide: An American History

Racial Divide: An American History

Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. -13th Amendment, United States Constitution, Ratified in 1865-

Most of you, who have followed The Journey for any length of time, know my family is a little different from your average white…

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Thinking of Taking a Gap Year?

Thinking of Taking a Gap Year?

As High School has ramped up across the country, one time honored system is machining right along.  Each year Seniors across our nation are being pressed to start filling out college applications, and counselors are helping students pick the right schools for their future.  Scholarship Dollars, Academic Opportunities, and College Lifestyle, are all in the mix for a student’s decision.  But one…

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Who are you? (REALLY)

Who are you? (REALLY)

Last week I was walking through the big REI store in Denver Colorado.  For those of you who don’t know REI, it’s only the largest outdoor (and I truly mean outdoor) store for camping, hiking, biking, and all things in the woods.

So I was walking through the store, coveting all the cool gear, (Yup, that’s confession time), and I started talking with one of my friends.

“I wonder how many people…

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