Energy Wars Discourage the Poor
Harry R. Jackson Summer is here, and everyone expects to pay a little more to keep the temperature in the house…
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Obamacare Negatively Impacts Minorities
The Supreme Court ruled Obamacare constitutional, and I’m concerned about its effect on the poor and vulnerable. They…
Energy Policy: ‘Change or Die!’
Several years ago I came across a well-written book that outlined a step-by-step process for personal change. The…
Father in Chief? Or Just Another Politician?
I have always appreciated President Obama as a family man. He and first lady Michelle have popularized several…
What Money Can’t Buy
The scene in North Carolina was a familiar one: Traditional marriage supporters were outspent two to one and…
A New Coalition Emerges to Protect Marriage
Last week (May 23 and 24), 175 Christian leaders from around the country gathered for a 24-hour marriage…
Why I Condemn Obama’s Support of Same-Sex Marriage
The president’s decision to endorse same-sex marriage is a great disappointment for many people. His statement—which he announced…
Where Did Black Parents Go Right?
I remember sitting at the dinner table with my parents at 8 years old. During that season, the…
Trayvon Martin Case Not Emmett Till Revisited
As we mourn Trayvon Martin’s death, we should remember another black teenager killed just four years ago. On…
Contraception Mandates, Population Control
I often am asked questions by the media on choices the government makes about our society. It is…
What Happens in Maryland Stays in Maryland
Lately I’ve been discussing the battle over the marriage definition with friends and parishioners. I have been amazed…
Live Free or Die: A Promise
What would you do if someone was threatening to kill you? Imagine that this person not only hated…
Class Warfare African-American Style
The New York Times recently featured an innovative MBA program at George Washington University. Not only was the…
Rewriting History: The Victor’s Privilege
The last few years I have been repeatedly disappointed by the bickering and pettiness displayed by our legislators,…
America’s Way Out
The role of the church in the public square has been the subject of many recent debates. Much…