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ISIS: A New Brand of Terrorism or More of the Same?

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ISIS: A New Brand of Terrorism or More of the Same?

Since September 11, 2001, terrorism is both a word and a concept that is front and center in not only government but also the daily lives of individuals and communities around the globe. Although terrorism has existed for centuries, the contemporary version of terrorism, particularly Islamist, has been a development of the past 40 years or so. While many terrorist groups and incidences currently exist, the present face of global terrorism is identified as the Islamic State (IS or ISIS). ISIS has rapidly become a focal point of both news and foreign policy not only for the U.S. but also other countries. But the question is whether ISIS presents a new brand of terrorism, requiring new approaches and new methods to address. Or, does it present more of the same of what we have experienced in the past few decades?

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Two Historic Secretaries of State: Two Special Recognitions

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Two Historic Secretaries of State: Two Special Recognitions

It’s worth noting that two historic U.S. figures — former Secretary of State Colin Powell and former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice — were each recently recognized for their service. Both are not only respected for their role as Secretary of State, but also held in high regard by a wide circle of leaders and citizens.

Why I Said, “Yes,” to The CNN Freedom Project

We held hands as we sat on our couch in the suburbs of California. Our jaws were slack, tears raining down our cheeks by the conclusion of the news report, which explained the sale of little girls in Svay Pak, Cambodia to men who raped and tortured them. My wife turned off the television and looked at me. “Did you have any idea when we were walking the streets of Phnom Penh last week that this was going on?” she asked. “No,” I answered. “But now that we know the truth, we have to go back. We have to do something.” That was 8 years ago and my wife, Bridget, and I have lived in Cambodia ever since.

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Houston, We Have A Problem: A Collision With First Amendment Rights

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Houston, We Have A Problem: A Collision With First Amendment Rights

This week several news stories have covered a uniquely problematic situation in Houston, TX. Houston’s city officials subpoenaed sermons of local pastors who oppose an ordinance that provides certain protections for LGBT community members. The ordinance would ban discrimination against LGBT by businesses serving the public, private employers, housing, city employment and city contracting – including provision for transgender people who are denied access to a particular restroom to be able to file a discrimination complaint. The ordinance passed in May 2014 but is not yet implemented because of various legal matters. And, opponents are actively seeking to repeal the ordinance through a ballot measure. While this presents a range of legislative issues – the problem in Houston is much bigger than legislative discord.

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To Be or Not To Be: That is the Question of Independence for Scotland

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To Be or Not To Be: That is the Question of Independence for Scotland

“Today of all days as we bring Scotland together, let us not dwell on the distance we have fallen short, let us dwell on the distance we have travelled and have confidence the movement is abroad in Scotland that will take this nation forward,” — Alex Salmond, Scotland’s First Minister.

A major political question has come to close for the United Kingdom, at least for now. Scotland’s referendum on whether to become an independent nation went before the Scottish people yesterday and the results were concrete. With votes in from all 32 council areas , the “No” side won with 2,001,926 (55%) votes and the “Yes” with 1,617,989 (45%).

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