Op-Ed Archive
“Food and Love are the essence of the soul and the moderator of personality.” I said something similar to that to a friend the other day, and I’ve been reflecting on it since. Hunger and want for love and food drives …
Call Me Kuchu, a new brilliant documentary that tells the story of queer community activists in the Eastern African nation of Uganda, and their struggle for their human rights
Would you believe that in this rather tough economic climate, I have now personally heard from no less than three people in the last two days who have quit their jobs? I might add that in all three situations, these …
Michelle Pietromonaco, a teacher in NYC recently shared a letter, which she submitted to Mayor Bloomberg, with Social Justice Solutions. Below she shares some further reflections on the broader implications of the tenure practices discussed in that letter. Dear Social Justice Solutions …
As the news unfolds of the verdict on Tsarnaev, let’s remember that even in the wake of tragedy, the goodness of individuals shine. Looking back at that time with this reposting, we can only reflect on the world around us, …
This is an essay for stand-up guys who aren’t really convinced that our culture is crazily biased against women, and that they should be upset about it. I’m going to try to convince you of this in three minutes, two …
The New York Times is reporting that Dr. Thomas Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), has been critical of the DSM, and especially the DSM V which has recently been released, because it “lacks scientific validity and needs …
There is an old saying: “you can’t have your cake and eat it too.” There are policy choices to be made and you must decide at some point what is most important to you. If you want healthy children then …
As a ten year Army Veteran I have witnessed many acts of honorable and faithful service in the defense of our great nation. The brave men and women of our armed forces have sacrificed more than could ever be described …
“Only reform consistent with the Quran, which indisputably places great value on women, can bring prosperity to Egypt, its people, its government and the Arab region.” Aylin Kocaman Rape in Tahrir Square January 25, 2013 a 19 year old woman …
