Who matters?
Who matters when we think about domestic violence and sexual assault? Who are we protecting and who do we silence? Over the course of the last few months, our country has been forced into a reckoning of whose pain is ...
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Black Lives Matter…
...and white silence is complicity. There are so many things to be said about the current situation in our world. The first thing is that it isn't new. This isn't America breaking or a failure in the system. This ...
What is Justice?
If you’re like us, you’ve had a lot more time (or at least more excuses) to watch Netflix, read books, and listen to podcasts. We’ll be sharing some thoughts from our favorite shows and podcasts over the next few weeks ...
Chasing Cosby
In January, the LA Times premiered a new podcast which followed the career, and dark personal history, of comedian and convicted sex criminal, Bill Cosby. The six-episode podcast, Chasing Cosby, is available wherever you get your podcasts. The podcast is an ...
Got Consent?
Content Warning: Discussion of sexual abuse, sexual predators, and consent. . . . . . . As Harvey Weinstein's case continues in New York, the main argument from his legal team is that every encounter brought up in the trial was actually consensual. He says that he ...
Perspective
Did you hear our Perspective this morning on WNIJ? If you're not a radio listener, check it out at this LINK. Outgoing Kentucky governor Matt Bevin is using his final days in office to make a powerful statement. On Nov. 22, ...
We’re not safe.
Content Warning: discussion of domestic violence and murder . . . . . A DeKalb County man recently returned to the area fleeing California after allegedly shooting another man to death. (Links to local reporting on the crime HERE and HERE). Mark Sypien had a host ...
I’m not throwing away my shot
My partner and I went to see Hamilton last night. For those of you who aren't familiar, Hamilton the Musical is the story of Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father who came to America as an immigrant, fought in the Revolutionary ...
Justice and Injustice
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, we share our favorite MLK quotes. We hear people talk about his dream. We feel good, remembering the feelgood moments of a powerful, inspirational leader. Those parts of Dr. King matter. We ...
