"The Taliban don't oppose women's education per se, they just oppose a Western, secular education for ANY Muslim. In addition, I understand that the Taliban justified the shooting [of Malala... read more →
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My readers might have noticed that I was totally silent following the attempted assassination of the courageous young education activist Malala Yusufzai from the Swat region. I was silenced by... read more →
It takes courage and conviction to speak out against demagoguery and the violation of the rule of law. It is even more courageous when free speech invites violence and threats... read more →
President Barack Obama lost his way on Iran policy when he reneged on an election promise to negotiate with that country's leaders in order to find a way to normalize... read more →
Professor: Arrest of Pakistani Girl for Blasphemy Part of Decades-Old Witch Hunts.