The Danger of Turning One Person’s Mistake Into a Party‑Wide Indictment Democratic Party Dynamics A growing tension inside the Democratic Party has become hard to ignore. Moreover, establishment Democrats increasingly use the label “racist” as a political weapon against progressives…
Confronting Apartheid, Racism, and the Machinery of Hate, and Fear. Why the Word “Apartheid” Matters Today I recently became curious about the term “apartheid state.” I first heard it when Jewish voices around the world were speaking with courage and…
In recent years, many people across the political spectrum have grown increasingly concerned about the influence of dark money in American politics — funds that flow through super PACs, opaque nonprofits, and powerful lobbying groups such as AIPAC, Americans for…
This has been a tough subject for me to write about as it has many facets to it. As I continue to reflect on the Israel–Palestine conflict, I find myself guided not by politics, but by a basic human conscience…
When my husband wrote about our experience at Antwerp Pride, I found myself thinking about the day from a slightly different perspective. For him, Pride brought back memories of a time when he had attended one more than thirteen years…
Across Mississippi, several recent deaths of young Black residents have shaken families, ignited national concern, and reopened painful questions about race, justice, and whose stories receive attention. While these cases have drawn intense scrutiny from civil rights leaders and local…
I spent several days wondering what to write about, with so many thoughts swirling in my mind. In the end, this felt like the right place to begin. My husband and I were invited by dear friends to attend Antwerp…
The Berlin Pride attack was an Islamist extremist act of violence, but the way it was framed in U.S. commentary outlets like The Free Press differs significantly from the factual, verification driven reporting of German media. German authorities identified the attack…
Dear Community, As an American expat and U.S. citizen, I moved to Belgium and married my Belgian spouse on February 24, 2014. Speaking as a gay man who is legally married to my male spouse, one of the things I…
Halley’s Comet is once again passing by Earth and is now visible in the night sky. The last time this famous comet came near us was in 1986. Appearing roughly every 75–76 years, each visit is a rare and remarkable…