Why Trump’s U-Turn on Ukraine Matters
President Donald J. Trump has often touted “major” statements. But this time he delivered. His announcement on Monday that he would send “top of the line” weapons to Ukraine and…
In Exile, I Lost India But Gained a Home
On November 7, 2019, the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi revoked my Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI), effectively banning me from the country I grew up in. India was…
Understanding Trump’s Dismantling of the Education Department—and What’s At Stake
The Trump Administration can push through with its plans to dismantle the Department of Education after the Supreme Court allowed it to continue laying off nearly 1,400 employees. In an…
Floods are Becoming More Common. Here’s What I Tell my Daughters
Dear Girls, At your Aunt Cassie’s wedding, the emergency alert blared on my phone: FLASH FLOOD WARNING. I scanned our surroundings. We were half-way up a hill, but in a…
Trump’s New Hard Line on Putin is Softer Than it Looks
Both of the warring sides in Ukraine had reason to feel relieved on Monday when President Donald Trump announced his latest plan for peace. For the Ukrainians, the proposal included…