Being Brave in Freedom Land: Sitting Down For Good
In my last article, I used some of Melissa Mosby’s words to describe the situation that she saw while living on the streets. One...
Side-Stepping Responsibility: Lessons From the Street
When I walk around Over-the-Rhine it’s clear that changes are happening rapidly. I heard that this year something like 30 businesses have opened up...
The Singularity: What Matters to History
The printing press. The Magna Carte. Abolishing the institution of slavery. Radio transmissions. The Great Depression. The moon landing. Color television. Brown vs. the...
Breaking the Issue Attention Cycle: Bringing in the Coalition
By the time you finish this article, you will be thinking about something else. In a week from now, you probably won’t be thinking...
The Politics of Protest: Pushing Back
I see you. When you are silent, when you hide, I am aware of your presence. Injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere… right? Last...
A Place to Call Home
There are a lot of impactful organizations in Cincinnati helping to end homelessness, but one in particular, is doing some great things for our...
Acting and Action: To See or Not to See
I’ve been running the numbers on our education program and I’m impressed with the work that the Homeless Coalition does each year. We have...
UPZ: An LGBTQ App for All
Last summer, I began a project called the Creative App Project here in Cincinnati. After teaching in a GED program for several years, I...
On Notice: Loss in OTR
Sometimes I feel like I’m punishing myself. Living, working, and focusing my life around Over-the-Rhine is a difficult and relentless existence. I am a...
Pay it Forward: Park + Vine’s Ethical Challenge
Last month, I took a group of students to Park + Vine on Main Street, which bills itself as a “Vegan General Store” to...
