Commentary
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Apr- 2026 -28 April
Florida Doesn’t Need Another Redistricting Fight
Micah 6:8 calls us to “do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.” Justice requires fairness. Humility requires listening to the people.
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2 April
An Unjust War
"One of the clearest standards in Just War Theory is this fact: war must be the last resort. In other words, every diplomatic path must be exhausted before a single…
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Feb- 2026 -10 February
You Can’t Degrade God’s Image
When leaders use demeaning language or share dehumanizing imagery, it doesn’t just stay on a screen. It seeps into the culture. —Rev. Dr. Robert M. Spooney
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Nov- 2025 -13 November
The Real Enemy Within: Polarization and Division in America
Micah 6:8 says, “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk…
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Oct- 2025 -30 October
When Lies Lead the Land
"I see an illustration of my point in Orlando, Florida where the race for the District 5 seat on the Orlando City Council exemplifies how political campaigns can turn the…
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26 October
A Tone-Deaf Ballroom in a Broken Government is a Clear and Present Danger
"History teaches us that the White House is “the people’s house,” a place that should reflect humility, stability, and shared sacrifice during national hardship." —Reverend Dr. Robert M. Spooney
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24 October
When Justice Breaks Its Promise: Why Defending Civil Rights Under Section 1983 Still Matters
"Each case begins with a single, devastating truth: someone in power forgot that authority does not erase accountability." —Coretta Anthony-Smith
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Aug- 2025 -22 August
Donald Trump Needs Sunday School
We would not let a child in Sunday School walk away thinking they can earn heaven by being a good classmate or sharing their crayons. Why, then, would we or…
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21 August
Déjà Vu All Over Again; ICE and the Shadow of the Klan
"Police officers, soldiers, even pastors, anyone entrusted with authority, understand that true accountability requires being known."
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May- 2025 -26 May
“When the dark clouds gather on the horizon, when thunder and lightning fill the sky…..”
"As a flagship institution, FAMU risks losing its landmark research programs, including the Schools of the Environment, Journalism, and Architecture."
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