This morning The New York Times article about Bishop Mariann E. Budde made my day. Entitled “The Bishop Who Pleaded With Trump: ‘Was Anyone Going to Say Anything,’” it was the story of one decent person whose genuine convictions gave her the courage to speak to power. The extraordinary thing is that Pastor Budde represents…
Month: January 2025
First Words
It’s been quite a while since I last posted comments about the state of the union. During this time I’ve eschewed speculation in favor of waiting and seeing what was going to happen after the 2024 election. Ever the optimist, I hoped the second Trump administration just might be guided by a modicum of moderation…