by Zach Dawes Jr | Dec 16, 2016 | Opinion
A new song titled “What I’m Thankful For” – a duet performed by Garth Brooks and James Taylor – offers a needed reminder that the Christmas season is about much more than “making a list and checking it twice.” “What...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Nov 17, 2016 | Opinion
Don’t assess an entire group based on its most extreme representatives. The principle, in brief, is this: Avoid stereotypes. This should be adopted as a universal “best practice” in how we view and assess others, yet too often it is applied...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Nov 10, 2016 | Opinion
President-elect Donald Trump offered positive statements after his victory. “Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time, and we owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country,” he said. “I mean that very...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Nov 4, 2016 | Opinion
The number of “interfaith” households in the U.S. is growing, according to a recent Pew Research Center report. The title, “One-in-Five U.S. Adults Were Raised in Interfaith Homes,” piqued my interest. In a strong majority (79 percent) of U.S....
by Zach Dawes Jr | Oct 26, 2016 | Opinion
Civility is needed now more than ever. No matter the results on Nov. 8, civility will be vital to rebuild community and cooperation in the wake of a contentious presidential election. Civility begins with respectful engagement with others, but, as the Institute of...
