Reverend Irene Monroe

All articles by Reverend Irene Monroe

Quit worrying about the afterlife & fight Trump like hell now

Trump's presidency is sparking questions about the afterlife as social anxiety and hopelessness hang in the balance.

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As a minister, I know Sessions is twisting scripture to fit his own dark needs

This is a battle of human will either to uphold justice as Jesus spoke about or to codify discrimination as Sessions is so fond of doing.

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Has Pride become polarizing inside the LGBTQ community?

Not everyone feels included at pride festivals and parades. There's a good reason why.

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From Jim Crow to gay cakes: The Trump administration’s war on civil rights

Democracy can only begin when those at the margins can experience what others take for granted.

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Can the LGBTQ community trust Pope Francis? Ask sex abuse survivors.

It’s not enough for Francis to say he embraces our community - privately or publicly. He must also do it.

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Easter is the holiday for people on the margins of society

Jesus' death on the cross and the lynching of African-Americans are synonymous experiences.

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A little black girl’s take on ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ & why racists hate it

One racist said, "When I found out Rue was black her death wasn’t as sad."

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Here’s the truth behind Dodge’s offensive ad using MLK to sell trucks

Dodge and the MLK estate have something in common. Their aim is for revenue maximization - by any means that presents itself.

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Trump’s comment about ‘s–thole countries’ gravely impacts LGBTQ asylum seekers

The U.S has been offering asylum to LGBTQ people from around the world since 1994. Is that about to change too?

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Black women are not the ‘backbone’ of the Democratic Party & it’s insulting to say we are

The phrase is not one of praise.

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