Why I Say Allahu Akbar
This evening, as I left an Amman café after sharing a croissant with an old friend, I was greeted simultaneously by the echoes of the…
read moreThis evening, as I left an Amman café after sharing a croissant with an old friend, I was greeted simultaneously by the echoes of the…
read moreThe headlines at the top of the NYTimes.com website today were all about Washington. I noticed one story buried on the page about Syria, and…
read moreI feel the anger rising as I scroll. “She is so ignorant.” “I can’t believe he actually thinks that.” “What is wrong with her?” The…
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read moreI don’t usually share memes. I have nothing against memes. I just don’t want to be that person: the one who shares nearly every meme;…
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