Free Speech, Humus and a Koi Pond
By Rodney Ferguson. Reprinted from Huffington Post. I’m going to let you guys in on a secret: Oakland, Ca, despite its reputation, has many nice neighborhoods and beautiful homes. My last Living…
Inclusive not exclusive…
By Rev. Erik Swanson. Reprinted from Huffington Post. One of the intriguing conversations that underlies some of the political unrest over the last several weeks and months is the question of…
A UVA alum weighs in on Charlottesville: casting out hate with civility
By Billy Binion. Reprinted from Huffington Post. It’s rare that people across the political aisle find common ground on much of anything these days. Health care, tax law, abortion, gun rights, and…
Energy conversations – finding common ground for a better energy future
By Susan Abahazy. Reprinted from Huffington Post. I held my first Community Energy Conversation after a brainstorming meeting about how to contact diverse groups of people and invite their participation. I decided that my neighbors…
Science can change dialogue on LGBT rights and religious freedom
By the Rev. Marian Edmonds-Allen and Derek Monson. Reprinted from Huffington Post. What do advocates for LGBT rights and religious freedom have in common? According to science, both have a tendency toward prejudice and…
A mosaic – what picture will we piece together?
By Mary Gaylord. Reprinted from Huffington Post. Last week I had the pleasure of experiencing a Living Room Conversation via video technology on the topic of Faith and Religion in Society. I have…