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South Sudan: A new nation struggles

I know a little bit more about South Sudan than about the average African nation because I attend an Episcopal church, and the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has a relationship with the Episcopal Diocese of Renk, in South Sudan. The country became independent in 2011. Last year, Bishop Joseph Atem of the Diocese of Renk… [Read More]

Central African Republic: Culture and Customs

I’m still working on learning a little about Africa, one nation at a time. I was hoping to find more good news than I have, but then I remember that life in Chicago looks very different to people who watch cable news than it does to people who live there. Yes, Chicago has too much… [Read More]

Movie review: Ivory Tower

Ivory Tower had a limited theatrical run this summer. I caught it the day it was in Chicago. The DVD and on-demand versions will be available later this month. The documentary raises a few interesting questions: what should college be, and how much should it cost? One key problem is that if the price is too high,… [Read More]

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