War hero & retired Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar recounts his experience working as a subcontractor in #Gaza. His mission was to oversee the distribution of aid to #Palestinians. #Israel #oct7attacks Al Jazeera English Full interview: lnkd.in/g9g5GiJ8

These are scary times for people who rely on #foodstamps or #snap benefits. Dameon in Chicago says, "I'm surviving by the grace. Little by little, I'm able to make it to the next day and the next week.” But technology is helping feed the hungry. context.news/money-power-pe…

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar is a decorated war hero. Yet, he was unprepared for what he witnessed while working as a subcontractor providing food for the #Palestinians in #Gaza earlier this year. #Israel #war #oct7attacks #aljazeera #centrestage Al Jazeera English

Retired Lt. Col.Anthony Aguilar spent 41 days in #Gaza as a subcontractor overseeing the distribution of aid to hungry #Palestinians. Now, he's ensuring elected officials & the public know what he witnessed. #israel #war Al Jazeera English Full interview:youtu.be/Z0sy5oyJAKU

Many people know about ABC removing Jimmy Kimmel Live from the air due to remarks about assassinated activist #CharlieKirk. Less known, is the The Washington Post firing of columnist Karen Attiah for her social media posts about him & gun violence. Full interview: youtu.be/89qMGkK3LBc?si…

As many of you enjoy your Sunday newspaper reading, you may peruse the editorials. The Washington Post fired Karen Attiah in September for Bluesky posts about Charlie Kirk & gun violence in America. Attiah says she was the last Black staff columnist. Full interview: youtu.be/89qMGkK3LBc

This is a fraught moment for journalists in the U.S.. The industry is contracting, public trust eroding, they're battling misinformation & disinformation. Karen Attiah talks about maintaining authenticity amid what she sees as an attack on free speech. Al Jazeera English

The Israel-Iran war in June lasted 12 days. #Israel with #America's backing, attacked Iran's nuclear facilities. The U.S. was in the midst of negotiations with #Iran aimed at getting it to maintain a peaceful #nuclear program. Trita Parsi says this will happen instead.Al Jazeera English

What would it take for the U.S. and Iran to improve their relationship? Iran expert Trita Parsi says some have a vested interest in maintaining the hostilities. #Iran #Israel #unitedstatesofamerica #irannuclearprogram #aljazeera #centrestage Al Jazeera English

#Iran has signaled repeatedly through the decades, that it does not want a direct conflict with the #UnitedStates . So, why hasn't there been a detente between the two countries? Iran expert Trita Parsi says the reason is #Israel. #middleeast Full interview: youtu.be/MIeJ0Qfk8RU

"As an American, I thought my government would fight for me. I thought that when an American citizen is wounded in an attack carried out by the U.S.’s greatest ally in the Middle East, that we would get answers.” cpj.org/?p=546370 via Committee to Protect Journalists

Gus unwrapping his gifts! Merry Christmas!

“Gaza is people.And people deserve to live.” #gaza #palestinians #israelioccupation #israel aljazeera.com/features/2025/…

In the final minutes of 2025, my husband & I ran into a friend of my parents. He gave me this photo taken at his wedding in 1981. What a fantastic gift to end one year & begin another. Wishing you all a wonderful 2026!

Love seeing my hometown in the news: “Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.” nytimes.com/2025/11/18/cli… via @NYTimes

Israeli drone strike on vehicle kills three journalists in Gaza. CPJ MENA says 207 journalists have been killed since 10/23 attack. mailchi.mp/cpj/alert-isra…

What do U.S. government policies regarding the Palestinian people have to do with Americans at home? Former State Department official & A New Policy founder, Josh Paul explains. #aje #statedepartment #usgovernment #israel #palestinians

The Trump Administration is formulating a plan to rebuild #Gaza. But will it still be a home for #Palestinians? Former Department of State official & A New Policy founder Josh Paul on the future of Gaza. Al Jazeera English #israel Full interview: lnkd.in/gr88MGEt

Since 2023, there has been upheaval in Department of State over U.S. policy in #Israel & #Gaza, job cuts & shifts in foreign policy. Former State Dept. official & A New Policy founder Josh Paul talks about the current mood.Al Jazeera English Full interview: lnkd.in/g6DSD8zi

War & suffering don't have to plague the Middle East. A New Policy hopes to steer American policy to help create a region of more peace, economic prosperity & hope. Co-founder & former Department of State official, Josh Paul explains. #Israel #middleast #palestinians Al Jazeera English