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Posted Fri, Apr 20, 5:11 a.m.
Thank you for calling attention to Water 1st International, an outstanding Seattle-based nonprofit organization, which I overlooked in my story. Water 1st is currently involved in community-based, sustainable projects in Asia, Africa, and Central America that provide safe water and public health education. Projects to maximize the health benefits of ...
MOREPosted Thu, Jan 5, 7:30 a.m.
In his 1999 book, Victory In Our Schools, the late Seattle Schools Superintendent John Stanford asserted that building a world-class school system not only requires excellence in the classroom and district leadership but also an community focused on advancing student academic achievement. Stanford’s insistence that public and private sector engagement ...
MOREPosted Sun, Dec 25, 4:59 p.m.
Tony, Thank you for this. Belsen Lane's observations remind me of Thomas Merton's more illuminating reflections: "The whole world is charged with the glory of God, and I feel fire and music under my feet.". Collin
MOREPosted Thu, Dec 15, 5:54 a.m.
Tony, Thank you for sharing these reflections about Christmas. They brought to mind some words that the German Lutheran martyr and theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, wrote during his imprisonment: “From a Christian point of view, a Christmas in a prison cell is no special problem. It will probably be celebrated here ...
MOREPosted Mon, Dec 12, 2:41 p.m.
Excellent article, Judy. Thanks for your thoughtful insights. Collin
MOREPosted Tue, Aug 23, 5:35 a.m.
Thank you for writing this, Judy. A very hopeful and inspiring story. Collin
MOREPosted Sat, Jul 16, 7:20 a.m.
Seattlecitizen, Thank you for sharing your comments about my story. Although we have different perspectives, I appreciate your taking the time to express your concerns about Seattle Public Schools. To set the record straight, I wanted to clarify a few points. The International Examiner, where I am a staff reporter, ...
MOREPosted Sat, May 28, 4:47 a.m.
Excellent story, Stacey. Thank you for raising public awareness about this tragic situation. -- Collin Tong
MOREPosted Tue, Aug 17, 10:54 a.m.
Dear Tony, Thank for your thoughtful article. As a former member of the University Baptist Church congregation, I have always appreciated its progressive and prophetic ministry. In particular, its courageous leadership in providing sanctuary for Central American refugees, stands out in my mind as laudatory. At a time when the ...
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