Tag Archives: War

Fares Al-Khodor Is Dead (And So Is a Piece of My Heart)

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Rayan Zehn

This post is a combination of personal anecdote, argument, and tragedy. I’m writing this because a young boy I once knew has died, a victim of the protracted and intense fighting in Northeast Syria. Although I’m not blaming anyone for his … Continue reading →

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A Brief Analysis of the ISIS Problem Post-Burning Video

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Rayan Zehn

“ISIS Burns Jordanian Pilot Alive” has been a major headline in the news during the last two days. It’s such a major story that the news articles of the Jordanian executions of Sajida al-Rishawi and Ziad al-Karbouli have been swallowed by … Continue reading →

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Do Americans have freedom FROM religion? Actually, yes (two SCOTUS cases)

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Rayan Zehn

Americans indeed have a right to not be forced to practice a religion, any religion. We have rights to not be subjected to a state endorsement of one religion over another, or over irreligion. These are inalienable rights; however, some … Continue reading →

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