Category: observation and opinion
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When did it become the fashion to belittle people trying to be kind?
At the visitation and funeral of my father, a LOT of people came to speak with my family…
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An argument that Islam is feminist
Muslims for Progressive Values noted on its Facebook page in March: A majority of contemporary Muslim religious leaders…
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Quit comparing Afghanistan and Ukraine in terms of bravery
I’m so tired of reading “Why are Ukrainians fighting but Afghanistan gave up?” Ukraine has been a relatively…
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50 years ago, I started on a life-changing path
I realized recently that, exactly 50 years ago, I was in kindergarten. It was at a time when…
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What it’s like in Afghanistan now
A woman in Afghanistan I’m going to call “W–” has extensive connections with a USA NGO and, therefore,…
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Alexi Lalas doesn’t take the bait
I think Alexi actually means it. I will never be this good of a person when dealing with…
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Congrats on your success
If you have ever intended to hurt my feelings, and you made an effort to do so, just…
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The betrayal of Afghanistan
For six months in 2007, from March through August 2007, I worked in Kabul, Afghanistan, helping a national…
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What our grandparents’ ration books say about our social contract
Wise words from my friend Julie. She posted this to Facebook. Paragraph breaks are mine: A couple of…
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