Voices from the Gulf: Deep Sorrow in New Orleans

It's hard for me to speak about the oil spill because the sorrow I feel touches the deepest part of my being. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and have spent 60 of my 70 years ministering in New Orleans.

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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