Stay Human

Stay Human

Jun 27, 2011 | One Comment

The Freedom Flotilla II: Stay Human will challenge the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza this week.  There is, of course, much controversy surrounding this flotilla.

A Word on Anti-Semitism

A Word on Anti-Semitism

Apr 4, 2011 | 3 Comments

I know I’m entering into a contentious arena by bringing up the issue of anti-Semitism.  However, I think it is important to discuss the term and what it does and does not entail as we consider the rhetoric that surrounds the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Existentializing the Conflict

Existentializing the Conflict

Mar 9, 2011 | No Comments


In her article last week on social media, Kristin Hissong reminded us how important social media (and I would add media in general) is for helping to “set the tone of how the U.S. government reflects its polity.”

Religion in Conflict & Peace:  Christian Zionism

Religion in Conflict & Peace: Christian Zionism

Feb 22, 2011 | No Comments

*This is the fourth article in my series on some of the various religious ideologies floating behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Truth

Truth

Feb 8, 2011 | No Comments

I can’t help but think, in light of the Egyptian revolution[1], that maybe, finally, the disconnect between US foreign policy and our “freedom and democracy” rhetoric will be recognized by more than just academics.