DISCUSSING PUBLIC POLICY, POLITICS, CREATIVE WRITING AND LITERATURE
The so-called scholar, Debapriya Bhattacharya, is rallying against the United States-Bangladesh trade deal. Keep in mind that Debapriya got his PhD degree from the failed Soviet Union. The U.S.-Bangladesh trade deal was signed when Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a renowned economist and a Nobel Prize winner, was in charge of the government of Bangladesh. It is…
The United States of America has a key role to play on the global stage. Our country must actively stay involved in international affairs and focus on building economic bridges and defense partnerships. We have always known that. But this message needs to be stated again, with full clarity. This statement must be emphasized for…
There is growing unrest in Bangladesh—a country with an estimated population of 167 million people. Having been born and raised in Bangladesh, I am quite knowledgeable about the political landscape of this South Asian country, and I want to draw people’s attention to the need for security of U.S. Embassy officials there. The safety and…
I am a conservative. Being born and raised in Bangladesh, I did not grow up in a Republican or a Democrat family. I arrived in the United States when I was 19 years old, as an adult. My faith, my family, the way I was raised, and the principles I inherited from my mother make…
A woman in Massachusetts, who is 103 years old, survived the coronavirus. Not only that, but to celebrate her victory over this life-threatening virus, Jennie Stejna opened a Bud Light beer. A story such as this provides hope during this very challenging time in our country’s history. Elderly individuals, according to the Centers for Disease…
The United States Space Force just unveiled its new flag. This is the first official flag of a new American military service in 72 years. The creation of the Space Force now requires the recruitment of bright and energetic Americans, who will bravely defend the country and ensure national security. The United States is the…
The opponents of our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms often bring up Australia as a role model for banning guns. They propose that America should follow Australia’s footsteps in taking away firearms from its citizens. First, I want to say: America is not Australia, and Australia is not America. Both are…
America’s law enforcement officers and other first responders are our assets. The tremendous service they provide and the sacrifices they make are hard to explain in words. They put themselves in harm’s way, to save the lives of others. These brave men and women should be supported and celebrated. As someone who was born and…