Politics
Compassionate Resistance for 3/23/17
"It can be noted that we don't refer to any other athlete who observes a faith by a religious accessory."
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Compassionate Resistance for 3/22/17
"They are safe in our classrooms, they are safe in our schools…their parents need to be reassured that we are going to protect our children."
Politics
The World's Still Here: "Compassionate Resistance" Series Intro
Compassion is strength. It is one of the strongest powers on earth. The current administration wants you to forget that. I want you to remember that--and put it to use.
Politics
Compassionate Resistance for 3/21/17
"If ICE comes to your house, there’s no way you can leave to find sanctuary in one of our congregations. So the idea came: How do we bring the congregation to the house?"
Marina City
Watch Me Discussing the Marina City Gary Kimmel Scandal Tonight on CNBC's American Greed
I've been asked to talk about the Marina City Gary Kimmel pimp-dentist scandal over the years, and usually say no. This time I said yes.
Politics
Mark Lilla's Care and Feeding of the White Man
Why you shouldn't believe Mark Lilla's axe-grinding screed against the politics of civil rights.
Politics
Put It into Action
Over the next four years, we must promise to be there to pick up the weight when it’s time for others to put it down. We must be there for each other in love and solidarity.
Backstory
It's Not Where You're From, It's Where You're At
Every six years or so, I remember how much I love Chicago and gush unapologetically. Check your watches. No apologies.
Politics
Way Past Sufferin' Till Suffrage
The lessons of inclusion and fairness some voters still refuse to learn got through to me loud and clear four decades ago on Saturday morning television.
Chicago
17 Dead in 15 Seconds in Chicago
So many are shot every week in Chicago, we're starting not to notice anymore. When a death is worth less than a second of news coverage, what are we becoming?
Backstory
Cubs and a Forgotten Chicagoan
The Cubs winning the World Series reminds me that I still do love my adopted Chicago hometown.
My Conversion Journey
No Such Thing as an Accidental Convert
Becoming a Jew demands a lot of time, study, and soul-searching. So what can you think when a fellow convert suddenly says they're not Jewish anymore?