“Now that I have seen, I am responsible…”
A message that we should apply to every truth we discover and every injustice we witness.
One Child of How Many? Human Trafficking in the U.S.
According to HumanTrafficking.org, the United States is primarily a transit and destination country. The organization estimates 14,500 to 17,500 people, primarily women and children, are trafficked to the U.S. annually. However, trafficking happens within our national boundaries too…<more>
Laguna's homeless plan: ambitious or ridiculous?
I work at one of the Laguna Beach organizations listed in this article. I haven’t yet heard of or seen “Laguna’s reputation for lax enforcement.” On the contrary I hear of and see more harassment by police and ignorant comments by residents of the community than anything else.And remember the ACLU lawsuit against Laguna Beach (ACLU sues Laguna Beach for homeless treatement)?
A “homeless sleeping area” is more likely a precursor to something sinister in a city whose real estate values and tourism rankings are more important than its people. Laguna is not out to solve the social problem of homelessness in the community; it is out to solve the problem of the homeless in the area.
Note: my opinion does not necessarily reflect that of the organization that I work for or my colleagues. This is my personal opinion based on my experiences in the Laguna Beach Community.
LAGUNA BEACH – Homeless encampments have become as much of a fixture in the city over the last few months as plein air painters, tourists and surfers…<more>
Bono accepts NAACP award
“True religion will not let us fall asleep in the comfort of our freedom.”
“Where you live should not decide whether you live or whether you die.”
“This is not a burden, it is an adventure!”
Let’s see if those who witnessed this passionate sermon actually do something!
