Mark MorrisWhy we must kneelKneeling has been in the news much these days. The president of the united states has distorted this simple act into an egregious act of…Oct 24, 2017Oct 24, 2017
Mark MorrisSummertimeAfter a winter of discontent and a spring of outrage, I welcomed the warm refreshing days of summer. Summer means mowing the lawn, long…Aug 17, 2017Aug 17, 2017
Mark MorrisA virtueless presidencyI cringe thinking about Donald Trump boarding Air Force One today for his first trip abroad as President. The thought that he will be…May 19, 2017May 19, 2017
Mark MorrisStop telling me I have to “unite”I have grown tired of the incessant drumbeat telling us that all Americans must now “unite” behind Donald Trump. I do not foresee any…Dec 31, 2016Dec 31, 2016
Mark MorrisFederalist 68: The Mode of Electing the PresidentSource: https://www.congress.gov/resources/display/content/The+Federalist+Papers#TheFederalistPapers-68Dec 19, 2016Dec 19, 2016
Mark MorrisOne nation?Our young democracy (a relative child at just 227 years old) is constantly under construction as the Founders intended. Their cleverly…Dec 13, 2016Dec 13, 2016
Mark MorrisTake a StandTwo weeks from today, millions of voters in the United States will cast their votes for federal, state, and local offices. What will the…Oct 25, 2016Oct 25, 2016
Mark MorrisAs the school year begins…In less than two weeks, I will begin another academic year at the university I have called home for the past two decades. Let me say first…Aug 19, 2016Aug 19, 2016
Mark MorrisFor pet’s sake…One week ago this morning I was grieving the passing of our 14-year old black lab. Grace was a shelter dog we “rescued” 12 years ago. She…Apr 9, 2016Apr 9, 2016
Mark MorrisSunday PeopleLast Sunday we celebrated Easter. It has always been my favorite celebration of my Christian faith tradition. It lies at the heart of my…Mar 30, 2016Mar 30, 2016