The Other Afghan Women: War what is it good for Absolutely Nothing. In the countryside, the endless killing of civilians turned women against the occupiers who claimed to be helping them. Late one afternoon this past August, Shakira heard banging on her front gate. In the Sangin Valley, which is in Helmand Province, in southern Read More…
Freedom Rider weekly column: If the state reserves the right to commit mass murder no one should be surprised that the people follow suit. “No one should be surprised when a well-armed population makes use of their personal arsenals.” Mass shootings happen with appalling regularity in the United States. It is bad enough that recent Read More…
How to Make Peace With Your Phone The siren call of your phone’s latest beep or buzz can feel irresistible. Nir Eyal shares strategies for taking back some control. Nir Eyal Don’t wait for spare time, read now! Think about the last time you were busted for being on your phone while you were supposed Read More…