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"We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny."

—Martin Luther King Jr.

Welcome to this space for reflections on love, healing, and the difficult work of building beloved community. I hope to be a good conversation partner to you. We need each other — let's stay connected.

Latest Reflections

Feb 22

On Depolarization, Nonviolence and Truthtelling

Lately, I’ve been challenged to reflect on my moral and ethical commitments in a toxically polarized world. How does depolarization relate to the work for nonviolent social change? How do my identities and social location factor in?
10 min read
Feb 08

MLK Day 2056

A vision of 2056: thirty years in the future, I explain to my adopted nephew why he should care about Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy — not just because of how many people loved him, but because of how deeply and beautifully he loved us.
6 min read

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Writings

Is America Possible?
The Work of Being Human