1. Jordan Peele’s New Horror Film Blurs the Lines Between Us and Them
If you’re going to read one take, with mild spoilers, on Peele’s latest, make it this one.
2. On Toni Morrison and Black Difficulty
“There are many ways to be ‘difficult’ in this world: stubborn, demanding, inconvenient, complex, troublesome, baffling, illegible. Black womanhood is where they overlap.”
3. The Inspiration Behind the Youth Leading on Climate Justice
“Many young people are motivated by an instinctive understanding of the deep interconnectedness of all life. This energy and inherent understanding that young people bring to the movement is refreshing; I think of the many ways in which young people are often dismissed as impatient and immature, but in this case it seems they are the only ones moving and asking for action on climate that truly rises to the urgency and the scale of the climate crisis."
4. Jerry Falwell Falls Short of Big Talk On Free Speech, Critics Say
“I think Falwell Jr.’s statements about his commitment to freedom of expression would be more well received if he didn’t have a history of engaging in a campaign of press censorship on his campus,” said one critic, pointing to a multiple allegations at the school’s student newspaper.
5. The Violence Against Women Act Expired in February. Here’s How You Can Make Sure It’s Reauthorized
By careful stewardship of VAWA’s resources, we can ensure that we are showing our love and concern for all our neighbors — no exceptions — during some of the darkest moments in their lives.
6. Openly Gay, Openly Christian Buttigieg Challenges the Religious Right
“An Episcopalian and a married gay man, Buttigieg pointed to the core Christian concept that ‘the first shall be last; the last shall be first.’ He added: ‘What could be more different than what we’re being shown in Washington right now — often with some people who view themselves as religious on the right, cheering it on?’”
7. All Your Questions About the A-List “Church” Kanye Founded, Answered
Turns out, West has been hosting these church-like services for months.
8. Faith and Fear in Gun Culture
We deride empty promises of thoughts and prayers in the aftermath of tragedy. But what is the role of prayer in the ongoing impacts of gun violence, from the economic implications to the lasting trauma? Send us a note at the link in the piece to weigh in.
9. This Is How You Kill a Profession
How did we decide that professors don’t deserve job security or a decent salary?
10. Stop Letting Modern Distractions Steal Your Attention
A key to productivity and resilience: Make yourself inaccessible. Try it out this weekend.
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