What about Cincinnati? Possibility Journalism in America’s Touchstone
Everyone should visit Cincinnati. It’s an important touchstone for understanding the complexity, the pain, and the hope of America.
Abortion and the First Precept of Buddhism
A thoughtful article about the spiritual and social questions about abortion that arise when a Buddhist reflects on the issue in light of his vows.
Tilikum the Orca, Olympic Protests and Learning from Our Mistakes
A whale who killed his trainer and a Facebook response to Olympic protesters lead our writer to ponder human beings and our approach to the world.
When Journalism Crosses into Tragedy Porn: Olympics Coverage of Joannie Rochette
Was the media coverage of Olympic skater Joannie Rochette’s short program, just three days after her mother’s death, valid news or tragedy pornography?
Bullies, Facebook and the Passage of Time
When you look back into the past, and then compare it to a real life picture on Facebook, the truth often can surprise you. One of the powers of social media is the gap of time it closes, and the shift in perspective it can initiate. It can be a transformative experience, especially when it humanizes the school bully.
Che Guevara, Buddhism and Jumping to Conclusions
What the hell does Che Guevara, the infamous Cuban revolutionary, have to do with Buddhism? I’m guess it’s probably never been on the radar for most of you, and I’m also imagining that the very mention of the name sparks powerful reactions for some of you.
Dr. Basil Donovan: On the Frontline of Sexual Health
Twenty-eight years ago, the first case of AIDS was diagnosed in Australia. Dr. Basil Donovan, a world expert on sexual health, was on the frontline.
The Brothel Project: One Strange Journey
I guess I can consider myself a movie star now, even if The Brothel Project is the only film I ever star in. I don’t know if I’ve ever been as nervous as I was in the moments just before the movie started, having not been allowed to see it before its debut on January 31 at the Victoria Film Festival.
Haitian History, Phoney Blame, and Taking Responsibility
The first thing we can do for Haiti, besides giving the crisis support already occurring, is to push for wealthy nations who prospered from colonialism for two, three, four hundred years, to put an end to any debt schemes currently hog-tieing the Haitian government.
Oh So Human
As far as I know, I am a human. Last time I had an MRI, nobody saw anything alien in my body — or at least nothing that worried them. My blood tests don’t raise eyebrows. It appears my human-ness is valid. But how do I really know?
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