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May 2, 2025
Last night’s Presidential debate was a rehash of the same old. Senators Obama and McCain pretty much just repeated the same things they said last time. Although I somehow understand that we all have to repeat ourselves, personally I get kind of tired of reruns. Obama to his credit tried…
May 2, 2025
Today, like millions of Americans, I exercised my constitutional right to vote. I have to say, although I waited just about an hour, I am proud to exercise my right and privilege as an American. My voice joins the chorus of so many others. I am able to participate in…
May 2, 2025
There are rumors that President-elect Obama is vetting Senator Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State. Taking Clinton out of the Senate and putting her in this position would be a major loss for New York, and no gain for Obama’s foreign policy team. It is true that Clinton has met…
May 2, 2025
Many different interests vie for supremacy in Afghanistan, and the new administration must stimulate an honest discussion among the stakeholders. Left out of discussions so far has been consultation with the Afghan people themselves.. I recently taught a class at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs, where students were…
May 1, 2025
Tricia contributes to El Dario La Pensa in The BUSH LEGACY.
May 1, 2025
I discuss this issue on Press TV as part of a round table, November 19, 2008.
May 1, 2025
Posted on The Huffington Post.
May 1, 2025
Posted on US Women’s Business Journal.
May 1, 2025
“Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.” — Mahatma Gandhi, ‘Satyagraha Leaflet No. 13,’ May 3, 1919 As hopes of peace ring through the world in preparation for a New Year, Israel is massing tanks on the border of Gaza. For three days, the…
May 1, 2025
Posted on US The Women’s International Perspective.
Tricia’s Take: THINKING BEYOND WAR AND VIOLENCE
May 1, 2025
Israel and Gaza: Stop the Violence Now!
“Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.” — Mahatma Gandhi, ‘Satyagraha Leaflet No. 13,’…May 1, 2025
From Iraq to Afghanistan: Out of One Occupation and into Another
Posted on US The Women’s International Perspective.May 1, 2025
Israel and Palestine Going to the Mountaintop: Oh yes you can!
On the anniversary of Martin Luther King and the eve of a historical inauguration, the bombs plummeting on Gaza finally…May 1, 2025
Good Riddance Gitmo
I am absolutely shocked at how many people seriously think the United States should not close the Guantanamo Bay detention…May 1, 2025
Afghanistan: Accusing Karzai
The Obama Administration’s careless message that it is turning away from Afghan President Hamid Karzai may go over well in…May 1, 2025
Three Cups of Tea and Hillary
Americans want to do business upfront, then maybe they will find time for a bit of pleasure. This is because…May 1, 2025
Hillary Clinton Sends a Message to the Middle East: No change necessary.
I was on Hannity and Colmes some time ago when Sean Hannity asked me if Israel would got to war…May 1, 2025
Hillary Clinton: Trying to Reset while on Overload
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s whirlwind trip to Egypt, Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Belgium, Switzerland, and Turkey over the…May 1, 2025
The Two-State “Solution” is No Solution
The “Two-State” rhetoric currently being pushed by the U.S. and its international allies neither ensures Israeli security or Palestinian self-determination.…May 1, 2025
A week of weakness…
This week the Afghan government is still weak, the Pakistani government is weaker and the US government still thinks our…May 1, 2025
Engaging the Muslim World
I joined the dialogue to discuss Juan Cole’s new book Engaging the Muslim World on TPMCafe Book Club I highly recommend…