Essays/Stories/News

Until There is Justice: Thoughts on Community

“We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.” – Dorothy...

They Have Been Turned to Swans

They were become as refugees. Beings seeking refuge from whatever storms battled their countries, their families, their hearts. They were...

A Prayer for Troubling Times

Holy Brigid: In these times of burning churches That engulf the skies at night… Light the fire that guides our way. Kindle within us...

A Love to End All Wars: On Race & Religion

Last night, arriving home after doing my civic duty at a public hearing regarding fourteen activists facing a $70,000 fine for chaining...

An Invitation In…

“How many of us keep writing ourselves out of our own story, and kicking ourselves out of our own need for home… Invite yourself in. You...

Welcome, Stranger

I don’t know you. I don’t know your pain. I don’t know your joy. I don’t know what you struggle with. I don’t know your past. I don’t...

We Can Manifest a World…

“As a society, we are vastly overdue for a more profound definition of safety, one that is not shaped by fear but by compassion.” – Mark...

On Tragedy and Healing

The person in the dark denim jacket was collapsed on a table in the dining room. Another worker went over to check on them. I thought to...

We Can Build Hope

Edit, October 1st: Last night, the US government shut down, stalled in negotiations by a small minority. This is affecting aid to women...

There is Love Enough…

Love is the most powerful force in the universe. More powerful than thought. More powerful than war. More powerful than shame, or hatred,...

Some Days Love Looks Like Anger

Some days, love looks and feels a lot like anger. Yesterday evening, I arrived at the rally in a downtown plaza in Oakland, California...

T. Thorn Coyle