middle east Archive
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer CNN News and BBC News both report that things are continuing to heat up in Egypt as a result of President Morsi’s November 22nd power play that granted him power over the juridical section of his government. …
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer In a historic, although mostly symbolic, move the United Nations Assembly has granted Palestine “Non-Member Observer State” status in the UN Body in a 138 for and 9 against vote (with 41 absentees). This …
Syria has gone dark today as al commercial air traffic and internet across the country has been shut down. Many believe this could be an attempt to get control over the violence that has been occurring between government offense and …
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer President Mohammed Mursi, new president of Egypt and past leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood, has declared that the courts he has helped reestablish after the Arab Spring Egyptian protests cannot overturn any presidential decrees …
By Courtney Kidd, LMSW SJS Staff Writer A bus bombing has brought the 8 day escalating conflict in the Middle East between Palestine and Israel to a tipping point. Quelling what was hopeful truce talks and tentative peaceful relations from …
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer One need only to read any newspaper or news website to find that Israel and Gaza are at the brink of war after an air strike against Hamas leaders that killed one of …
As we enter into this holiday weekend, let’s remember what Veteran’s day is celebrating. We are honored by the service and sacrifice our nation’s military provide for us. Those who have served our great nation have the continuing respect and …
What part of our lives is ruled by fear? I want to piggy-back off of Michelle’s recent post about apathy and instead of asking why we’re so apathetic, ask why we are so afraid? Last night I was asked my …
