Thinking Out Loud

Welcome to Thinking Out Loud! This is the place to discuss the issues. I look forward to sharing my thoughts here… about what’s happening around the globe – human struggles, politics, international humanitarian law, policy issues… and some random and casual thoughts… we might even talk music and sports. I invite you to share your thoughts, concerns, and suggestions in the comment section below each post. I look forward to reading your comments and replying to (some of) them. I hope you will come back each week and let’s keep the conversation going!
With gratitude… Lara
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Woman, Life, Freedom

Woman, Life, Freedom.

~ 16 September 2023 ~One year ago today, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was targeted by the morality police for improperly wearing…

No Girls Allowed

No Girls Allowed

~ 8 September 2023 ~Iran’s National Security Council has decided that female spectators can now attend matches in football stadiums.…

Banning books and race in education

Book Banning and Race in Education

~ 6 September 2023 ~For the past few years, some legislators have been busy banning books and race in education.…

The Content of Their Character

The Content of Their Character

~ 31 August 2023 ~“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation…

Abbey Gate, Kabul, Afghanistan

Abbey Gate

~ 26 August 2023 ~Two years ago today, I was at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul when an…

World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day

August 19th is World Humanitarian Day, and today we are celebrating humanitarians… those brave and dedicated people serving humanity, willing…