Mental Health. Recently the world seems to become more and more unhinged. While watching the Columbia University graduation, I observed a graduate who walked up to accept her diploma. She spent four years and $400,000 to earn it, and yet, she tore it into pieces on stage—a gesture that was clearly a call for help….
The United Nations: Shame on you. Since my first international trip back in the late 1970s, I’ve been aware of the United Nations. In my youthful ignorance, I was initially impressed by their lofty ideals. During my international work in war zones, I saw them occasionally. Even in my non-profit career, I collaborated with them…
History Repeats Itself. Note: (If you need a refresher on my experience in the Middle East, read this.) We’ve all heard the saying, “Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it,” and when it comes to truces in wartime, that couldn’t be more accurate. One historical truce that’s particularly striking—and a cautionary…
(Photo Credit is from the Rolling Stone’s article you can see here) As a television producer with a profound curiosity and a global perspective, I have always been drawn to unique cultural phenomena. My journey has taken me from the bustling streets of global cities to the heart of America, where I consistently seek to…
When people ask me whether I’m a Democrat or a Republican, I always give the same answer: I’m a journalist. When they ask me about my religion, I reply with the same words—I am a journalist. This response often infuriates people, as they’re curious to know whether I lean to the right or the left….
H.A.M.A.S. The name “Hamas” is an acronym in Arabic for “Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya,” which translates to “Islamic Resistance Movement” in English. 164 days ago, Hamas killed 1500 Israelis and took 200 plus humans hostage. Today, they still hold many of these hostages. Why Do You Support them? As someone who has spent extensive time…
Life in Jerusalem, Gaza, and Tel Aviv: My Journey Through Conflict Zones When you think of Jerusalem, Damascus, or Tel Aviv, what comes to mind? For many, it’s the ancient history, religious significance, and cultural richness that have defined these cities for millennia. Yet beneath the surface, a different reality emerges, especially for those living…
Back to the ’70s: Examining Campus Protests Then and Now College campuses have long been vibrant centers of political discourse, but the echoes from the protests of the 1970s resonate anew in today’s confrontations. The rise of anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian protests on university grounds in 2024 feels like a historical deja vu, bringing with it…
Kent State: The Tragic Day of May 4, 1970 (54 years ago) On May 4, 1970, Kent State University in Ohio became the site of one of the most tragic events in American history. What started as a peaceful protest against the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War ended in a deadly confrontation with…
America’s Potential Second Civil War: A Brewing Storm. In the dimly lit corners of coffee shops and the bustling aisles of supermarkets, a growing sense of unease simmers across America. This isn’t the ordinary discontent that accompanies political cycles, nor the skepticism that often shadows government. This is something deeper, something far more dangerous—a profound…
