Hawaii Offers Lesson on Race Relations
When my family moved to Hawaii five years ago from Los Angeles, I also moved away from my “mainland mindset” by starting to call the continental US “the mainland,” and noticing that I was now…
Fatherhood Has No Borders
Recently, fate reminded me again: parenthood is where borders between countries dissolve. That’s how I met Misha at a backyard gathering in a quiet California town. He had just come to America for the first…
Where Are Today’s Elizabeth Holtzmans to Hold Power Accountable?
In October 1974, the nation was still reeling from the Watergate scandal. Two months prior, President Nixon had resigned, unwilling to face his inevitable impeachment for his role in the wiretapping and burglary of the…
Money, Money, Money...What Victims of Domestic Abuse Often Lack
You know the hook of the famous O’Jays song. If you don’t know who the O’Jays are, lol… Google them. But seriously, “Money, money, money… MONEY!” has never felt more relevant. Unfortunately, that’s what’s on…
It's International Year of Quantum Science and Technology and That Impacts Everyone
My scientific journey as a quantum scientist may have begun at birth in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, nurtured by a biophysicist mother and black hole physicist father, who had come from India to America as a haven…
Somalia: America’s Strategic Frontier Amid Horn of Africa Turmoil
As the United States looks toward the U.S.–Africa Leaders Summit in September 2025, one nation stands out as a vital opportunity: Somalia. This nation has long dismissed for its instability and now included in a…
Truth, Power, and the Betrayal of Justice in North Carolina
Once again, the people of North Carolina are forced to reckon with the reality that law enforcement officers—those entrusted with public safety—are shielded from accountability, even when their actions betray the very principles they claim…
America's Complicated Relationship with Bilingualism
Amid the flurry of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump since he took office in January — more than 157 so far —the few that specifically focus on languages could easily be misinterpreted as simply random pieces within…
Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas: A Villanovan Welcome to the New Pope
The election of a new pope—one with multiracial ancestry and a commitment to the teachings of St. Augustine—marks a powerful moment not just for Villanovans and Catholics, but for all who believe in a more just and…
Abortion: The “dirty” word people should be talking about
How many times have you seen someone give birth on a TV show or movie? Most likely plenty of times. Now, how many times have you seen an abortion on a TV show or movie?…
Louisiana Should Regulate; Not Ban Kratom
As a former Democratic lawmaker who represented Mississippians at the county, state and federal levels, I have a good idea of what the government can and cannot accomplish. Which is why I am concerned that…
