A couple of weeks ago, I was highly critical of the efforts of proponents of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and particularly of State Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus.) The senator did a smart thing: He reached out and asked for the opportunity to explain his position directly to you. After the cuffing he took, I figured I owed him that. Here is what he had to say: There … [Read more...] about April 18, 2016: State Senator Defends Religious Freedom Legislative Efforts
2016 Columns
April 11, 2016: Georgia’s 181st School District Making A Difference In Young Lives
Even the most casual reader of this space knows that I am bullish on public education. But there is one school system in Georgia that I haven’t talked about much even though it is near and dear to my heart. It is the Georgia Preparatory Academy, the state’s 181st school district and a part of the Department of Juvenile Justice, on whose board I have had the pleasure to serve … [Read more...] about April 11, 2016: Georgia’s 181st School District Making A Difference In Young Lives
April 4, 2016: Some Thoughts on Why Religious Freedom Bill Failed
Before you get your shorts in a wad, the following observations in no way indicate my preference for or opposition to the recent Religious Freedom bill vetoed by Gov. Nathan Deal. My personal opinions are irrelevant to this discussion. Rather, this is a refresher course in Politics 101. In a democracy, there are only two ways a political decision can be made: The … [Read more...] about April 4, 2016: Some Thoughts on Why Religious Freedom Bill Failed
March 28, 2016: Sharing Life’s Bumps And Bruises With Friends
She is not going to be pleased that I have told you this but we are all family here, even if some of you consider me the illegitimate stepson of the weird cousin that talks with his mouth full. So you might as hear it from me that the Woman Who Shares My Name has fallen – again – and broken her leg – again – and I am left to wonder – again – if we are the featured characters … [Read more...] about March 28, 2016: Sharing Life’s Bumps And Bruises With Friends
March 21, 2016: Remembering What Easter Is Really About
Continuing a long-standing Easter Week tradition in this space. I wish I had been there. In Jerusalem. With Jesus. I wish I could have witnessed the events of a week that changed the world forever. I wish I could have accompanied Jesus into the city as he rode astride a donkey and watched the crowds throw their cloaks before him, cheering the man they thought had come to … [Read more...] about March 21, 2016: Remembering What Easter Is Really About