An Open Letter to My Pro-Palestinian Friends: The Hard Choices Facing Us This ElectionI get it. Supporting the Biden-Harris administration is a bitter pill for many Arab and Muslim Americans who see the pain in Palestine…Nov 3, 202412Nov 3, 202412
Remarks before a screeningI was asked to speak before a screening of The Path Forward here in Seattle this Monday, and some of the attendees have asked me to share…Nov 3, 20246Nov 3, 20246
367Yesterday was the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7th attacks, and while I wanted to acknowledge the date, I felt uncomfortable about doing…Oct 8, 20247Oct 8, 20247
The Hazards of (Unconditional) LoveIt may just be that I am more bone-weary tired of this conflict than most. It has been going on for my entire life.Sep 14, 202414Sep 14, 202414
Why aren’t I speaking at the DNC?I’m deeply flattered and gratified by many of the folks who’ve tagged me in things or emailed me over the past couple of days with some…Aug 23, 20247Aug 23, 20247
Curses and Blessings for the Old CountryI feel joy at home as I look at our domestic politics… but at the same time, I’m heartbroken as I look back at the Middle East and see the…Aug 22, 2024Aug 22, 2024