+ Article - "Equality and the Confederate Flag" by Jelani Cobb at The New Yorker - I take exception with "the flag" as the symbol of Southern pride. Beyond that, it doesn't matter how I view the flag, or what its original purpose or history were. Its symbolism and power only matter now because it has been appropriated by people who hate. It is a powerful symbol of prejudice and I believe our citizenship and our faith demand we stand on the right side of this issue. The flag should come down. Read it more here.
+ Article - "Millennials are Just as Racist as Their Parents" by Scott Clement - We are not the enlightened generations. Read it here.
+ Article - "Charleston and the Next Time" by Adam Gopnik at The New Yorker - As a hunter I am currently very confused about my feelings regarding gun control. Read more here.
+ Article - "Prison Revolt" by Bill Keller at The New Yorker - "Criminal justice reformers like to say that if a conservative is a liberal who has been mugged, a liberal is a conservative who has served time." Read more here about conservatives leading a charge to reform our prison system. Its time.
+ Article - "The Joy of Work" by Rashida Jones for Wired - Noting revolutionary here, but the format is awesome and it is an enjoyable read. Read it here.
+ Article - "There's no Business Like Slow Business" by Philip Delves Broughton - I'd be happy to lead this movement in America. We are way too busy being busy. Read it here.
+ Article - "A World Without Work" by Derek Thompson at The Atlantic - These are interesting times. We automate more and more and yet we are rediscovering the value of things made by hand, or locally grown. Read more here.
+ Song - "Funny How Time Slips Away" by Willie Nelson - Put this on in your kitchen, grab your one true love, and dance. You'll thank me later.
+ Art - Artist Unknown.
