Tim Murphy’s new novel, Correspondents, like his last one, Christodora, is epic in scope. Correspondents is reminiscent of … [Read more...] about Tim Murphy on How He Drew from His Queer and Arab Identities to Craft his Gripping New Novel
Afghanistan
Donald Trump Addresses the Nation: WATCH LIVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FV-E-u6-Cs Following a week in which he was blasted for supporting white supremacists and neo-Nazis, Donald Trump … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Addresses the Nation: WATCH LIVE
Kabul Blast Kills at Least 80, Injures More Than 300: ‘Such Attacks Will Never End’
A powerful truck bomb blast on Wednesday killed at least 80 people and wounded more than 300 in Kabul, according to Afghan officials. The explosion, … [Read more...] about Kabul Blast Kills at Least 80, Injures More Than 300: ‘Such Attacks Will Never End’
Trump Just Dropped the Largest Non-Nuclear Bomb in the U.S. Arsenal in Afghanistan
Donald Trump on Thursday authorized the use of a 21,000 lb bomb, the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal, to target ISIS personnel and … [Read more...] about Trump Just Dropped the Largest Non-Nuclear Bomb in the U.S. Arsenal in Afghanistan
UK Tells Gay Asylum Seekers From Afghanistan To Pretend To Be Straight If They Are Deported
Human rights groups have denounced guidelines directing gay asylum seekers who are deported to Afghanistan from the UK to pretend they are … [Read more...] about UK Tells Gay Asylum Seekers From Afghanistan To Pretend To Be Straight If They Are Deported
Gay Afghan Refugee Charged With Assaulting Police Officer at D.C. Betsy DeVos Protest
A gay refugee from Afghanistan has been arrested for assault during a February 10 protest against Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in Washington, … [Read more...] about Gay Afghan Refugee Charged With Assaulting Police Officer at D.C. Betsy DeVos Protest
James Comey, Iron Man, Hoverboards, Pixies, Robyn, Christie Brinkley, Derek Theler: NEWS
AFGHANISTAN. Obama says he'll leave 8.400 troops in Afghanistan through next year. https://twitter.com/gma/status/750700013626490884 2016 … [Read more...] about James Comey, Iron Man, Hoverboards, Pixies, Robyn, Christie Brinkley, Derek Theler: NEWS
Migrant Men in Greece are Selling Sex to Survive
Editor's note: The names of the sex workers in this story have been changed to protect their safety. The first time Abdullah had sex for … [Read more...] about Migrant Men in Greece are Selling Sex to Survive
First Openly Gay Active Duty Servicewoman Killed in Combat in Afghanistan: VIDEO
U.S. Air Force Major Adrianna Vorderbruggen (right) was among six service members killed this week in Afghanistan when a man on a motorbike with a … [Read more...] about First Openly Gay Active Duty Servicewoman Killed in Combat in Afghanistan: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow Makes the Case for the Relevance of Lincoln Chafee: WATCH
Last night, Rachel Maddow revisited Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate and the performance of former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Makes the Case for the Relevance of Lincoln Chafee: WATCH