My adolescence in an indigenous Alaskan village showed me how my life fits into the history of colonialism. To counteract centuries of exploitation, we have a responsibility to reach across cultural boundaries, support each other despite our differences, and help build a land where everyone belongs.
How the Founders Defined Freedom. As America turns 250, let’s ponder what the concept of freedom meant to the “Founders” of our democratic republic. It would be a mistake to say that they saw freedom in the same way it has come down to the 21st century – this is why they could hold people … Continue reading American Disrupters
How do we resist the avarice, stinginess and individualism of our consumer culture? How do we lead more generous lives?
As I prepare to travel to attend the 4th International Convocation of Unitarian Universalist Women in Kolozsvár, Romania, I’ve been thinking about our European roots, especially the region known as Transylvania. It’s known for medieval towns, mountainous borders and castles like Bran Castle, a Gothic fortress associated with the legend of Dracula. It is also … Continue reading Our Transylvanian Roots
