In the world to come I shall not be asked, ‘Why were you not Moses?’ I shall be asked, ‘Why were you not Zusya?’Rabbi Zusya
  • Felon Voting Rights

    Our search for civil rights is far from over, there are still groups for whom such rights are elusive. One, which is a group we don’t often think about, is former felons. In most states they can’t vote after they are released, a phenomenon called felony voter disenfranchisement. Several groups are now involved in working…

  • 60 Gallons Per Homeless

    I appreciate how difficult it is to solve the problem of homelessness. I understand that streets needs to be clean, and that businesses have a right to have unencumbered sidewalks so that customers can freely come and go, but I also understand that the homeless are people, many with mental health issues, illnesses, often people…

  • Almost There

    Given today’s mores, it is hard to imagine, or is it remember, that cohabitation was illegal in the United States and was considered “living in sin”. The State of Florida just recently passed a law signed by Governor Rick Scott making it no longer a crime ( small article in section A of the 4/7/16…

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