Monthly Archives: February 2014

The Bias Against Black Bodies

Feb 20, 2014 Charles Blow The Michael Dunn case has caused us to look once again at the American culture and criminal justice system, and many don’t like what they see. But we shouldn’t look at this case narrowly and … Continue reading

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The Prodigal Sons

February 19, 2014 David Brooks We take as our text today the parable of the prodigal sons. As I hope you know, the story is about a father with two sons. The younger son took his share of the inheritance … Continue reading

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We Are Just Not Here Anymore

By Linton Weeks Feb 12, 2014 At weddings, guests tweet real-time photos of the festivities to friends far away. At sporting events, fans follow scores of games in other cities. In classrooms, students text with friends in other classes and parents out … Continue reading

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Maturity ’s Victories

BEAR in mind that what you’re about to read comes from someone whose creaky knees protest any run longer than three miles, whose achy left shoulder just got its first cortisone shot and whose haircuts are more ceremonial than functional, … Continue reading

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