Politics

Political Performative Narcissists are so entertaining – let’s just not vote for them

Nov. 7 is voting day. It’s not the big show, it’s an off-off-Broadway run not…

The Three McCarthys – Who is Pulling the Strings?

I watch in horror as the spotlight highlights the unraveling of Kevin McCarthy, the Speaker…

Misogyny is Fatal: Abortion Bans & Maternal Mortality

Last weekend marked the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs legislation that overturned Roe v. Wade, severely limiting access to…

Anti-Antisemitism is a Moral Imperative!

Like racism, antisemitism is a scourge. Since Trump became president, this scourge has risen dramatically…

The U.S. Must Substantively Support U.N. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

May 25th marks the third anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, an unarmed Black…

A way forward for Sri Lanka?

As I have discussed here before, Sri Lanka is in deep economic and political crisis,…

Who can save Sri Lanka – Part II

Sri Lanka was to hold the local government elections in March 2023. But on February 20,…

Who can save Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is preparing for the local government elections in March 2023. According to an article…

It’s Time to Stop Politicizing Natural Disasters

“Stay calm kicha min, we are safe, but a strong earthquake just hit.” My dad’s…

Non-Independence of Sri Lanka

February 4th of 2023 is the 75th anniversary of Sri Lankan independence. On that day…

Post-Tsunami to Now: Why Can’t Sri Lanka Catch a Break?

Sri Lanka was struck by a tsunami resulting from the Indian Ocean earthquake on boxing…

Main Events Impacting Rights of Women in 2022

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” sang Andy Williams about the holiday season.…

Why should we fear corrupt politicians? A lesson from Sri Lanka.

American voters prevented the anticipated red wave in the mid-term election last month. Maybe they are…

Cognitive Dissonance

I went on a walk where no one was wearing masks. I petted a dog.…

Do you feel like voting won’t do anything? Lowkey same, but I voted anyway.

This summer, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, I, like everyone else, couldn’t…