March 15, as it relates to Syria, holds two meanings for me. First, of course, it marks the anniversary of the beginning of the uprising that has claimed thousands of lives and caused so much damage — not just on the ground, but in the way it has divided the Syrian people, brother from brother. […]
This week’s Listening Post–the Al Jazeera program that includes clips from citizens all over the world with varying views–discusses “Syria’s media tug of war.” I haven’t listened yet (I’m at a conference) but the subject is pertinent and timely. Today, there are two stories making the rounds that illustrate this “tug of war” perfectly. The […]
When sharing things on Twitter just isn’t enough… “Violating Sacred Values” in Morocco: Free Speech with an Exception Gen. McCaffrey privately briefs NBC execs on war with Iran What the Quran burnings tell us – though I prefer its other title, “Sorry America: We are the heavily armed thugs in Afghanistan” Ahead of Elections, Iran […]