With each passing day, it seems, President Trump finds himself in the grip of yet another vise—each emerging from a distinct social sector. Many of these pincers, of course, are of the President’s own making. It becomes harder and harder to extricate himself (and, frankly, the rest of us), leaving one to wonder how this … Continue reading Quadruple Vise
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Returning to Pakistan (virtually)
With the onslaught of news in recent weeks, it has been some time since I’ve touched on the US-Pakistan Interreligious Coalition (UPIC). However, things have been happening behind the scenes and it has been anything but quiet for this ground breaking, decade-long endeavor. We are about to go public with news of a uniquely-positioned virtual … Continue reading Returning to Pakistan (virtually)
Sweetwater and New York
Each week, I must decide on the subject of my next post. The pace of news has been so hectic that most often there are a wide range of topics to choose from. The downside of this reality is that it leaves little time to probe the depths of ongoing stories that lie just beyond … Continue reading Sweetwater and New York
Juneteenth in 2020
June 19, affectionately known in the African American community as Juneteenth, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas where, on that date in 1865, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. It was a signature moment in the history of freedom—it … Continue reading Juneteenth in 2020