Politics

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…

Preventing Mass Shootings Starts with Community Resilience

Last week, a gunman in Thailand who was a former police sergeant attacked a child…

The Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision should prompt action on disability rights and accessibility

On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In a concurring opinion, Justice…

The overturning of Roe v. Wade will just create more violence

It happened. The historic moment that many across the U.S. either dreaded or cheered has…

From Political Pawns to Punchlines: Leave Adoptees Out of Your Abortion Arguments (and Memes)

“We will adopt your baby” posts went viral on Twitter only days after the Supreme Court’s…

Piece by Piece: Dobbs Decision Chips Away At Privacy, Individual Rights

Since the Supreme Court of the United States fundamentally altered life for women in this…