One word is often used to describe the hatred and fear that perceived insiders have for perceived outsiders: xenophobia. Fear of the stranger.

As many of my friends and colleagues add their images to the "Use Me Instead" cause, I keep feeling sad.

Inhale, exhale. Greeted by this prompt, I’d love to say I have no aspirations.

The news is flooding social media today: Joe Cocker has died. Please, oh please, don't ask me who that is.

On Monday, The Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane announced a protest calling for the prosecution of the two Spokane psychologists who designed and implemented the torture program of the CIA under President Bush.

The sun will go dark. The moon will not give light. The stars will fall and the heavenly powers will shake. Ah yes, the readings for early Advent.