My wife Jen is my accountability partner. Whenever I make observations on the world around me (as I do frequently), she is quick to remind me, in a Continue Reading
Politics
Losing Grip: The Overlooked Casualties of our Actions and Inactions
by Calder M. Serba What does it mean to be an American soldier in a forgotten corner of a global conflict? This question lingered in my mind as Continue Reading
America Today is Governed by a Version of the “Divine Right Of Kings”
by Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub "The law has been perverted, and the powers of the state have become perverted along with it." Continue Reading
Israelis and the Palestinians Don’t Want Peace–They Want Absolutes
I wonder if either the Israelis or the Palestinians actually have any interest in peace. The current bloodshed and destruction in that region Continue Reading
Especially Since the Start of the War in Gaza…
I gave a ride to a friend of mine, an elderly man from the synagogue. At the end of the Shabbat service, I drove him and his wife back to their Continue Reading
We Stand In Defiance Of Tyranny
by Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub This originally appeared in Darin's substack and is republished here with the author's Continue Reading
The Afghan Exodus in Pakistan: A Stark Contrast in Refugee Policy
by Mariam Solaimankhil Pakistan's stance on refugees presents a startling dichotomy. On one side, it vocally supports the plight of Palestinians, Continue Reading
Racism: It’s Not Just for Racists Anymore
In less than 15 years, the word racist has gone from being one of the most hideously powerful words in the English language to packing all the Continue Reading
Wash, Rinse, Repeat: Nations Divided Through Social Identity
There are countless examples to draw from in modern history wherein a nation-state does not have a shared identity amongst the populace, and diverse Continue Reading
News Media: See That Bag on Fire, but Don’t Stomp it Out
I don't make a lot of accusations or scratch out too many lines in the sand, but I always check multiple sources before I do. That's not because I'm a Continue Reading
The (Dis) United Nations
by Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub “The United Nations has failed; it is time for the U.S. to leave and have the UN Headquarters move somewhere Continue Reading
Why Do You Keep Saying “Militant” Instead of “Terrorist,” and “Executed” Instead of “Murdered”?
There are many disturbing trends that I have noticed in the aftermath of Hamas' recent terrorist attack against Israel. One of the main ones is the Continue Reading