Democracy and political parties go hand in hand. Strong parties are fundamental for advancing, stabilizing, and improving democratic governance. But how exactly do political parties relate to, and contribute to, the survival... Read more »
Your story “On the Night of the Khatam” takes place primarily at a gathering of Afghan refugees who are living in Sacramento, and who meet to talk, gossip, eat, and pray together,... Read more »
One evening last week, I stood at the front door of an old friend’s place in my best coat, clutching a bottle of supermarket champagne. From inside I could hear voices in... Read more »