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The Sideshow — News and Lessons from the Republican Civil War
By
Burns Strider
Republicans have a problem… they don’t know who they are. Devastated The 2006 and 2008 election cycles were devastating for the GOP. They went from the Roveian-based belief that they had basically won the political war and Democrats would be no more to more of a “what the hell happened?” In Washington today, Republicans basically…
Bishop Gene Robinson to Give Prayer at Pre-Inaugural Event
By
Paul Raushenbush
The New Hampshire gay Episcopal Bishop, Gene Robinson will offer a prayer at the Lincoln Memorial on the Sunday before the inauguration. This is really great news and seems to me to be an appropriate and brave gesture by the Obama administration. It is appropriate because so many of us who were so supportive…
The Booming, Powerful Voice of Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC)
By
Burns Strider
One of the many blessings I have been afforded over the years was the opportunity to serve and work for Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina. As a white Southerner, this African American Congressman, also of the South, taught me much about putting faith in action… about the true nature and impact of a real…
A Christmas Prayer
By
Paul Raushenbush
Creator God, On this Holy Night, still our frentic pace, and calm our worried minds so that we might experience the miracle and wonder of Christmas. Send your Holy Spirit to pierce the shadows of these uncertain times, rekindle our hope for the future, and guide us by the shining star of Bethlehem to the humble manger where…
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