Dariush Nothaft
Dariush Nothaft
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18 months later, a voice of the Bahá’í Faith signs off
I can only hope that the combination of sincere dialogues and an unfailing sense of moral rectitude in politicians can take its effect sooner rather than later. The world faces many challenges today; to overcome them, we must first overcome our own divisions and prejudices. As is written in Baha’i scripture, “The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.”
Candidates’ loyalties should lie with all humanity
Presidential candidates should ideally appeal to a loyalty to humanity, rather than one to party. Only then will we unlock the true capacity of American loyalty. Only then will we witness the American dream fulfilled.
Shifting focus from anti-terror to pro-alliance
America can be the ethical leader we imagine it to be; I’m sure many people like my grandfather are just waiting to be convinced.
Kurdish struggle complicates U.S. role in Iraq
As Americans, we need to recognize that our presence has, to some extent, caused the deepening of this present rift. Although the Kurds were victims of gas attacks under Hussein’s rule, they were not perceived as enemies early in the occupation. But Kurds have a long-standing desire for autonomy, and Arabs have a need for oil revenue.
Emphasis on The Canon glorifies Us vs. Them
The question is not which philosophy is read, but rather how the ideals of each — most of which are unfulfilled — can be used to realize their promises in a way that benefits everyone.
Advice for America: Align by ethics, not policy
Alliances between democracies can be more difficult at times, because other countries may disagree with the American agenda. But in today’s world, an ongoing conversation is infinitely better than a schoolyard posse.
Vigil-goers express solidarity, open conversation on race
I am proud to have gone to the vigil, and was profoundly touched by the words I heard strangers and friends speak. I hope that if any of you shared the sentiment of the News, you ask your friends, neighbors or colleagues about the vigil. Be ready to listen. This is an ongoing conversation.
Let Google searching reign, censored or not
Don’t be evil. Google possibly has the world’s most recognizable company motto.
Feds the latest threat to Net neutrality
Quick, what do Pearl Jam and the Justice Department have in common? The constantly evolving debate surrounding Internet neutrality.
It’s time for a truce with ‘guilt gauntlet’
That is, in fact, why the corridor of people asking for my attention brings about guilt: I often walk past them. I think you do too.