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James Wall served as a Contributing Editor of The Christian Century magazine, based in Chicago, Illinois, from 1999 through 2017. From 1972 through 1999, he was editor and publisher of the Christian Century magazine. Many sources have influenced Jim's writings over the years, including politics, cinema, media, American culture, and the political struggles in the Middle East. He has made more than 20 trips to that region as a journalist, during which he covered such events as Anwar Sadat's 1977 trip to Jerusalem, and the 2006 Palestinian legislative election. He has interviewed, and written about, journalists, religious leaders, political leaders and private citizens in the region.
Jim served for two years on active duty in the US Air Force, and three additional years in the USAF (inactive) reserve. He can be reached at: jameswall8@gmail.com
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, September 22, 2017 Two Speeches at Fulton, 71 Years Apart
In his speech at Westminster College, Senator Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, drew "a direct link between the United States' foreign policy and his own longstanding message of economic equality." He stressed that "the planet will not be secure or peaceful when so few have so much and so many have so little."
SHARE Saturday, September 9, 2017 Israel Lobbies Shaping Illinois Governor's Race
As Robert Mueller and congressional committees dig into Russia's role in the 2016 election, the Biss and Ramirez-Rosa progressive candidacy was smashed by Israel's intervention in Illinois politics. What's the difference between Russian and Israeli intervention? One nation has a U.S. base in the form of lobbies. The other does not have a base, unless it is proven that the Trump campaign served as a Russian lobby-agent.
SHARE Thursday, August 31, 2017 MLK Jr. Wrote From Jail: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"
The story of General Pershing and Pig's Blood, is not only false; it also reveals Trump's ability to continually lie to evoke applause and cheers for himself.
The Pershing false story is also an ugly demonstration of Trump's repeated use of Islamophobia as a political tool. It is a statement of injustice. Polling indicates the base which provides the applause and cheers he craves, has dropped into the lower 30 percent.
(4 comments) SHARE Friday, August 18, 2017 Phoenix Mayor to Trump: Cancel Your Rally
The decision Trump makes about Phoenix awaits. Trump could create another violent clash in Phoenix next Tuesday or he could escape a devastating political silver bullet. Will Trump hold his rally or cancel it? Will other stupefied members of Congress wake up and see the light? We will soon know.
(6 comments) SHARE Friday, August 4, 2017 Slavery Did Not Die; It Still Peddles Its Evil
the general population still feels the effect of slavery as we desert "the least of these," and deny the reality that all people are equal. Whatever name we give to our transcendent power, we must consider the possibility that this power is groaning in agony as nations continue to choose and then embrace politics powered by a satanic "invented moral authority."
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, July 30, 2017 Jimmy Carter Warned of Trumpism in 1979
Here is just the latest reason to be thankful for our 39th President. President Carter delivered a speech from his White House Oval Office, July 15, 1979, which John Farmer, Jr. describes as "a prophetic 1979 warning of Trumpism."
SHARE Friday, July 21, 2017 Two Palestinian Schoolmates Seek Unity in Cairo
If Hamas, Dahlan and Egypt can devise a way to turn the lights on again in Gaza, that Cairo meeting may be the start of a new and improved, though no-less confusing, and perilous, journey for an occupied population. If PA President Abbas has a better idea than his own political advantage, to turn the lights back on in Gaza, this would be a good time to make that idea known.
SHARE Thursday, July 13, 2017 The Long Fight Against TV and Movie "Bad Arabs"
It is an ominous sign when President Trump uses the term "barbaric" to describe "others" in countries whose populations are predominantly Arab and Muslim. The President's speech in Warsaw, Poland, which he delivered the day before the recent G-20 in Hamburg, Germany, revived the racist call for a Clash of Civilizations.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, June 29, 2017 Who to Believe, Your Lying Eyes or the Truth?
There is no doubt that health care inside Gaza has greatly suffered as part of the decade-long Israeli siege, with Israel limiting medical equipment allowed in and restricting travel for doctors seeking further medical training and specialization. The situation in Gaza is dire.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, June 22, 2017 Wolves in the Gaza Chicken House
A check of international media confirms that it is buying the Israeli nonsense. The Israelis are media-savy. They know internal political conflict is sexier than babies dying. Responsibility for a territory under occupation always lies with the occupier. It would be foolish to let Netanyahu get away with blaming Abbas for those Gaza deaths.
SHARE Thursday, June 15, 2017 "This Meddlesome Priest" Troubles Trump
If Mueller decides to pursue an obstruction of justice case against Trump, testimony from Comey and other officials, the Post writes, "could become central pieces of evidence."
As the Mueller investigation continues, Comey is expected to return to the national spotlight. Who is this man with his calm demeanor and towering 6 foot 8 inch frame?
SHARE Friday, June 9, 2017 Land of Opportunity for Testing Weapons
Fifty years after the June 5-10, 1967, Six Day War, Israel's occupation of the Palestinian people offers a business opportunity for some, and massive oppression for others. We will begin with the business opportunity, as it is seen from the perspective of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. We will get to"
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, June 2, 2017 "For I was in prison and you visited me not'"
The full text of Matthew 25:42-43, condemns the sins of those who neither see, hear, nor care about those who suffer.
. . . For I was hungry, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, May 12, 2017 "O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend. . . !"
.ly/2pBZzwFIn this Prologue (above) to Shakespeare's Henry V, The Chorus speaks:
O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend
The brightest heaven of invention,
A kingdom for a stage, princes to act
And monarchs to behold the swelling scene!
Has there been a moment in recent history like the "swelling scene" which struck with such force May 9?
The headlines shouted, "Trump Fires FBI Director".
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Trump Deletes Arafat From Accord Signing
It is a well-known fact of history that to the victor belongs the spoils. And one of those spoils is the ability to reshape history. Donald Trump has won the presidency. He is now busy reshaping history. On Wednesday, President Trump met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the White House. The usual "we"
SHARE Sunday, April 23, 2017 An Irish Writer and a US Scholar Walk Into a Bar
The Irish writer is Eimear McBride. The scholar is a fellow named Chas Freeman. They did not actually walk into a bar together. Most likely they have never met. But they are soul-mates. Chas and Eimear have each recently offered readers a deeper look into the evils of Israel's occupation. The old "walk"
(2 comments) SHARE Thursday, April 6, 2017 This Israeli Memoir Will Shake Up Jewish Liberals
Larry Derfner's memoir, No Country for Jewish Liberals, is must reading for anyone even slightly interested in the "issue" of Palestine and Israel. Read it before he arrives at a location near you. The author is expected to arrive in the U.S. soon to begin a book tour arranged by his American"
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, March 31, 2017 A "New Sheriff in Town" Is Kicking Up Her Heels
Nikki Haley needs to understand UN history and the valuable role played by Americans like Richard Falk, before she bashes that world body. She also needs to recognize that her job as UN ambassador is to serve the best interests of her nation and its values, not the interests and illegal apartheid values of a foreign state.