syria Archive
As the daughter of two generations of refugees, I am well aware that there is always a personal story. My recent journeys to Jordan and Greece to meet some of the people who have been forced from their homes in …
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have issued a joint warning to U.S. law enforcement agencies that a growing output of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria recruiting efforts are trending with American youth. Sacramento FBI officials say …
We can’t move our feet, is like we’re feeling paralyzed The hate and negativity is eating us up like a parasite The truth is out there for us to see with our pair of eyes Remove your blindfolds and free …
The war hawks were circling the White House after Syrian President Bashar Assad’s apparent use of chemical weapons against civilians on August 21. As pressure mounted on President Obama to make good on his threat that using chemical weapons would …
Despite the warning signs for over a year, many feel surprised to learn we are now looking at another tense situation within the Middle East. The escalation of the Syrian crisis came to a tipping point with the alleged use …
Since the onset of extreme violence in Syria, back in March 2011, America has been engaged in a fierce debate on whether or not the United States should put “Boots” (military force) on the ground. The debate has certainly heated …
Not for the first time this year Syria has been cut off from the internet in a move that the Syrian government is blaming on terrorists. According to many, the action was a result of the government’s attempt to cut …
President Obama is weighing the options for the Afghanistan U.S. Troop removal strategy. There are currently 102,000 NATO troops based in Afghanistan, a contract that is due to end in 2014. 68,000 troops from the United States have been awaiting …
Its easy to lose sight of the rest of the world when your native country is dysfunctional, but it continues to turn, and tragedy continues to happen. The latest is the confirmed death of 60,000 people in the Syrian Civil War. It’s …
By: Courtney Kidd,LMSW SJS Staff Writer The U.S. is sending 400 troops to Turkey, as part of a world-wide NATO task force to protect Turkey from possible Syrian missiles. The U.S. will be bringing two batteries of Patriot Missiles and …
