War should be noticeable. It should be about sacrifice. When there are men and women dying, we should be paying attention.
Under George Washington, several Muslim Americans served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Bampett Muhammad, for example, fought for the "Virginia Line" between 1775 and 1783.
There is nothing wrong with public officials who have dishonored the public trust seeking to reclaim their lives and live better futures than their pasts. But there may be something wrong with how easily we and they accept this as the natural trajectory of so many in public life.
Jesus is not stingy about sharing His resurrection with all of humanity. Why would he be stingy about sharing Easter with Cesar Chavez?
"Never bring shame to our family." For a while, this voice forced me into the closet and I could not openly talk about my lesbian child. I was afraid that I would be judged a terrible mother who brought dishonor to her family.
The Army has a set of core values, including honor, integrity, courage, loyalty, respect, selfless service and duty. Many men have dishonored these values. So we are left with two questions: Why did they violate our trust and what can be done about it?
The epic musical Les Miserables, now portrayed on the big screen, contains elements so rarely seen today and yet so sorely needed.
Sitting between my parents at the temple where I grew up, I felt lucky. It seemed odd at a funeral, but that is how I felt.
As we approach Thanksgiving, in a post-election, post-hurricane time when our feelings probably outweigh our ability to express them, I thought it might be helpful to explore some ways to say thanks and experience feeling grateful.
The folks at the Woodruff Foundation are targeting the real needs of transitioning vets and focusing on important things, such as identifying barriers to employment and suicide prevention, among other needs that wounded warriors have. I'm not speaking from experience, but from a place of thanks.
There is nothing more beautiful on this earth than a Black woman. Since the beginning of time, Black women have been the envy of the planet. From Qu...
I have seen many Senators come and go and I have no doubt that if elected Elizabeth Warren would be the conscience of the Senate. Because she speaks for the best in you -- and me -- and Massachusetts -- and America.
hose people -- the confused ones -- come in all shapes, sizes, genders, colors, and political parties but for the sake of argument, and as a nod to the political climate of this GOP Convention week, let's focus on politicians, shall we?
Honoring our feelings isn't about being self-absorbed or arrogant -- it's really about being true to ourselves, honest about how we feel, and willing to engage in authentic conversations with other people. So why can it be so challenging for us to honor our own feelings?
The decision to force University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan's resignation has rightfully been met with anger and dismay, especially coming from a university that prides itself on trust and honor.
This and every Father's Day, in addition to remembering my own father, I choose to honor my American father, Colonel Bill Ochs.
Traditionally Memorial Day is to honor the memories of those we've lost, particularly those who sacrificed their lives in military service for our country.
The heavy and handsome gold medal was presented at a ceremony at the New Zealand Embassy by a terrific man, Ambassador Mike Moore. I am grateful, and pleased I got through the ceremony without crying, passing out, or tripping.
This Mother's Day, let your kids make breakfast and stay in bed while they're in the kitchen. Take time for yourself. Ask for a gift you actually want. Read the cards you get and believe them.
It sure seems like a whole lot of the most special people in my life are leaving this life. I guess that happens as one gets older, and I honestly can...
Everyone has their own way of honoring our fallen, lost to AIDS. There is no one correct way of doing so. For me, I chose to write.
I tried my hardest to wear dark nail colors these cold-weather months, but after just a few days I get bored of them and give in to fuchsia, teal and ...
After actress Octavia Spencer's SAG and Golden Globe award winning Tadashi Shoji dresses, many were looking forward to what the designer would show for Fall.
WHO: "The Descendants" star Shailene Woodley WHAT: The 20-year-old actress, who isn't shy when it comes to daring red carpet looks, pleasantly surpri...
When sex is hidden in the shadows -- when it's something you can't talk about (but you can brag about) -- it easily becomes one more tool of domination, wrapped in an unspeakable shame that preserves its secrecy.
