After serving 26 years in prison, David Black is back in the free world. But freedom isn’t enough. Nothing short of full exoneration will do.
The war on Woke
A few weeks ago, Bethany Mandel released a book, Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation, a primer on the perils of wokeness. When, in an interview with Briahna Joy Gray, Mandel repeatedly used the term “woke,” she was asked to … Continue reading The war on Woke
“Woke” has evolved into a racial epithet.
“Woke” has become a racist trope that should be abandoned.
Ezekiel was weird, but he wasn’t wrong
The Bible is a tough read because it was forged in hell. When the armies of Nebuchadnezzar stomped Jerusalem flat, the people of Judah lost everything in a single stroke. Thousands of innocent men, women and children died by the sword, disease or, worst of … Continue reading Ezekiel was weird, but he wasn’t wrong
For David Black Freedom Isn’t Enough
David Black spent 26 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Now he’s back in the free world, but nothing short of complete exoneration will do.
White Privilege? Who, Me?
By Charles Kiker I have seen and heard negative reaction to the concept of White Privilege, such as, “Any privilege I have is not based on race or color but on hard work and careful management.” So I ask myself, “Am I privileged?” Born on … Continue reading White Privilege? Who, Me?
Don’t Stop Deceivin’: A Mar-a-Lago video unveils an American Apocalypse
The MAGA universe now embraces politics, religion and rock and roll. For celebrity-craving narcissists, the appeal is immense and immediate.
Only Chris White can give JeJuan Cooks his life back
JeJuan Cooks has spent the past thirteen years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. The jury that convicted him weren’t sure of the appropriate sentence: should it be 99 years or life in prison? Effectively, it makes little difference. Barring some dramatic development, Mr. Cooks will be an old man when he next sets foot in the free world.
And the only person who can help JeJuan Cooks is the man who put him in prison, Chris White.
I am King James Only (at least on Christmas eve)
For those who grew up listening to Matthew and Luke’s versions of the Christmas story in King James English, Christmas Eve services can be a jarring experience. This is particularly true if, like me, these familiar words have been reinforced over the course of a … Continue reading I am King James Only (at least on Christmas eve)
The Work of Friends of Justice: An Introduction
Introduction Friends of Justice, the organization I lead, has been in existence for twenty-two years. In that time, I have never attempted to compress the full scope of our work into one presentation. But I’m going to try it today. Or, I will come as … Continue reading The Work of Friends of Justice: An Introduction
The Juror’s Dilemma: probing the wrongful conviction of David Black
Whenever an American jury convicts an innocent person, we want to know how twelve intelligent, well-intentioned people got things so wrong. In retrospect, jurors often appear biased, or foolish, or asleep at the switch. But there is a very good reason why jurors drop the … Continue reading The Juror’s Dilemma: probing the wrongful conviction of David Black
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