Op-Ed

Marcell Shehwaro describes the realities of life in Syria during the ongoing armed conflict between forces loyal to the current regime and those seeking to oust it.

Daddy, is Santa Claus real? Yes, dear, just as real as capitalism.

We miscalculate environmental risk; eating certain meats is about the worst thing you can do to the planet.

Kathy Kelly recalls her time in Kabul, working with young Afghanis learning conflict resolution.

As once again politicians seek to unleash the dogs of war, a one-man play recalls the brief holiday truce that marked the first year of World War I.

If one applied market principles to a holiday meal, a guest might suggest charging the host to help clear the table after dinner.

We must each hold for ourselves the potential of the world we want to see.

You don't have to be a Grinch to get rid of this wasteful holiday tradition.

Guantanamo prisoners are served tea in styrofoam cups. Many prisoners etch floral designs into their cups, which become a nightly artistic outlet.

Medical students and patients of color are more likely to have their concerns invalidated by the medical establishment.