Links of the Day, September 30

News A deadly tsunami follows a massive earthquake in the Pacific, striking Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga. Please be praying! Typhoon Ketsana, which blasted the Philippines, moves on to Cambodia. Health care Two public option amendments (put forward by Rockefeller and Schumer) both get shot down.

For a special couple

Happy 9th anniversary to JP and Su! Here are some Disneyland fireworks to help you celebrate:

Catching up

In the last week and a half, I’ve been able to catch up with Matt, Sara and Jackson; Adam; Amanda; Megan; DJ; Kate; Gabe; Bekah; Jen; Dan P; and Ziya. It’s been a good 10 days. Next up, Melissa’s gonna be in town for the premiere of IJM’s “At the End of Slavery.” Friends make [...]

Links of the Day, September 29

News The death toll in the Philippines tops 240. In Guinea, government troops open fire on opposition protesters. Iran takes a less belligerent pose on the international stage. Finance reform Bailed-out banks are still making risky bets. Miscellaneous Sarah Palin’s book, "Going Rogue," will be out on November 17. (Point 1: "Going Rogue"? Please. Point [...]

Links of the Day, September 28

Welcome to the end of September! News Iran tests some long range missiles. Flooding hits the Philippines. Human trafficking A new tactic: trying to recruit companies to help combat human trafficking. Immigration Has the President dropped the ball on immigration reform? Finance reform Banks are predictably fighting the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Miscellaneous A [...]

Jenny

This weekend, I met Jenny. Jenny’s one of those people who makes you feel valued, like there are few things better than spending time with you. And, as I got thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that when you give someone value, when you treat them like they’re worth something, when you see [...]

Modern Slavery, Modern Abolitionists

Check out my first post on God’s Politics: “Modern Slavery, Modern Abolitionists.”