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Speaking of social justice

Social justice initiatives can actually treat people as less-than-full human beings—which is, in a word, unjust. Thinking and speaking differently can change our effectiveness in helping people in need.

Week of February 28, 2010

A wunderkammer of discoveries, compiled by Comment and illuminated for our readers' edification and entertainment. We do not necessarily endorse the external content below. Comment favourites Steven Garber and Andi Ashworth are coming up soon on the new Cardus toy...

Tenacity

Tenacity

Camera: Nikon D70/s. 2006In this image I'm exploring the idea of tenacity. I was struck by the sight of this leaf as I crossed the parking lot on a cold wintry day. The leaf hangs on after all the others have fallen to the ground. In the resulting collage I question...

The Moral Imperative of Investment Banking

With so much potential for creation of “social good,” much of the industry seems to be seriously underperforming. Many leaders both within and outside of the profession suggest a moral crisis fed by years of misguided economic theory.

Hero Worship

I forget the number of times I’ve read and heard people—from adolescent misfits to suburban housewives to Reformed pastors—describe listening to Sigur Rós as a religious experience or as worshipful.

Tessa’s Virtue

I saw a particular kind of delight on the face of Tessa Virtue before Monday night’s ice dancing final at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. It was the joy of mastery.

Week of February 21, 2010

A wunderkammer of discoveries, compiled by Comment and illuminated for our readers' edification and entertainment. We do not necessarily endorse the external content below. Comment congratulates Dr. Hubert Krygsman, formerly of Dordt College, on his appointment as the...

Leaves in Winchester

Leaves in Winchester

Digital Print 16" x 11" 2009Digital collage allows me to imagine and realize the construction of surreal spaces. One place breaks open and another kind of space breaks in. Domestic spaces bleed into overgrown industrial places as nature begins to take over. Natural...