New rules in several U.S. states make it harder for many citizens to vote. The rules – which include restrictive voter ID and proof of citizenship requirements, reduced early voting periods, and disenfranchising former felons – appear to be a dishonest, anti-democratic power grab by the Republican party. As such, […]

When it comes to big planet-scale environmental issues like climate change, some people dismiss individual actions like driving less or eating less meat. They say that our actions aren’t important, and instead we need large-scale policies that will influence everyone’s actions. While policy can help, it’s wrong to dismiss individual […]

Once upon a time, there was a young painter named Mona Shomali. Her brown eyes glowed like candied almonds and her smile came together like a vanquished orange slice. She laughed readily, covering canvasses with beautiful images — sweeping portraits of female figures who share her Iranian descent. Art collectors were […]

The U.S.’s MyPlate plan, which has the explicit goal of simplifying dietary recommendations, fails to address the nuances of each individual’s condition. This not only sends misleading messages about proper eating behavior, but also creates myriad additional complications for many.

Pakistanis are mistaken if they believe they could over run Kabul and make Karazi escape on a motorbike; he is too grown up for that sort of stint. Americans are miscalculating if they believe they could get Afghanistan on its feet without the help of Pakistan. Afghanistan on its own or with others support would never remain stable and Pakistani support would remain crucial for its stability. At the end all these sides have to come clean for the only purpose of peace and stability rather than for their very own vested interests. It is not just important for the country but for the region and the wider prospects of peace in the world.