When I traveled to Washington DC recently, the expected grandeur of the U.S. Capitol building was marred. Scaffolding shrouded the dome, and plastic sheeting covered portions of the façade. A companion expressed her disappointment. “So much for the photo op.” I was superbly glad for this glimpse of this symbol of our nation. In the preceding days I had come face to face with injustices being committed in my name (and yours) through the enforcement powers invested in our government: The over-incarceration of our fellow human beings, at rates that far exceed most countries. Mandatory … [Read more...] about Under Construction