Archive - November, 2011
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The Other F-Word

What happens when punk rockers become parents? What happens deviants become dads? This is the premise of the new documentary, “The Other F-Word.” (Trailer here) Although the movie is full of middle fingers and f-bombs, it screams of a larger story.  (more…)

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Gang membership up 40% in the past three years – new FBI report

There are some 1.4 gang members in the US. 1,400,000. In the new 100-page FBI threat assessment, they state, ‘gangs are a growing threat in communities throughout the United States.’ But the question that I’m concerned about is… “why?”  (more…)

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Fatherlessness: the story behind sex trafficking

I was thrilled to see Christianity Today spotlight Portland this month… lots of great things happening here, including CJ Speelman’s work, called “Wrench Raiders.” The story focused on sex trafficking and the courageous abolitionists in Portland who are changing it.  (more…)