Half a world away, there is trouble in central Asia. Back home in the US, why should we care? Before answering, let’s examine what the trouble is. Let’s start with … Continue reading India/Pakistan–Who Cares?
Everything Everywhere All at Once
The title of this year’s seven-time Oscar winner, including for best picture, seems perfectly timed to fit this week’s media landscape. Crises abound. Scan the headlines and you find multiple … Continue reading Everything Everywhere All at Once
Save Us Now
For Christians, this is Holy Week; for Jews it is Passover; and Muslims are in the midst of the Holy month of Ramadan. These three holidays are among the most … Continue reading Save Us Now
Protecting Our Children
In yet another eventful week, there is the story of Tallahassee Classical, a charter school (K-12) in Florida. Harold Maas writing in The Week reports that the board of the … Continue reading Protecting Our Children
Vlad and Xi–BFFs?
As is often the case, American media outlets go down rabbit holes that may be intriguing in the near-term, but pale in their long-term implications: Donald Trump’s legal woes; controversy … Continue reading Vlad and Xi–BFFs?