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“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”

Posted on 2023-01-16 by Bartholomew Barker

“The arc of the moral universe is long,but it bends toward justice.” Justice does not come from policeexecuting choke holds and no-knocks. Justice comes from citizens of consciencebreaking unjust laws and accepting punishment. Freedom does not come from an armyof … Continue reading →

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American Dream Deferred

Posted on 2021-01-18 by Bartholomew Barker

American Dream Deferred A deeply rooted dreamthat one day this nationwill live out the truemeaning of its creed A dream that little childrenwill one day live not judgedby the color of their skinbut the content of their character I’d like … Continue reading →

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Let Freedom Ring

Posted on 2018-04-04 by Bartholomew Barker

None of the prompts today inspired so I wrote about something else. Let Freedom Ring He fought for our freedom unlike the young men drafted to Vietnam or any who have volunteered since for Afghanistan or Iraq. He fought for … Continue reading →

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