The decade-long struggle for truth and justice got a welcome boost this weekend with a powerful opinion piece in the News & Observer. The writer, former N.C. resident and Capitol Hill staffer, Tommy Ross, eloquently makes the case for release of the full Senate Intelligence … [Read more...] about More Truth About Torture
Human Rights, North Carolina, and 49 People
Monday, December 10 marked the 70th anniversary of the United Nation’s International Human Rights Day. As we wait for the incarnation of God during this Advent season, we must also acknowledge that human rights are still being violated at all levels of life and in all places. In … [Read more...] about Human Rights, North Carolina, and 49 People
Vetting the Vote: North Carolina’s Involvement in Torture
Every seat in the North Carolina General Assembly is being challenged in the upcoming election. Every person qualified to vote has a responsibility to show up at the polls on Nov. 6 cast a ballot during the early voting period, or fill out an absentee ballot. One issue that … [Read more...] about Vetting the Vote: North Carolina’s Involvement in Torture
Confronting North Carolina’s Role in Torture
The North Carolina Council of Churches announces a new peace initiative, N.C. No Torture, to encourage people of faith and seekers of justice to step into the role of “The Good Samaritan.” When Jesus told the parable of “The Good Samaritan” (Luke 10:25-37), he likely … [Read more...] about Confronting North Carolina’s Role in Torture
