The Flip Side Archive: December 2009

Freedom of Religion Disappearing in Vietnam?

How can the illusion of religious freedom under UN law be maintained as a government directly harasses citizens who seek freedom to practice religion? Published December 28 2009
Courage and the Story of Rebiya Kadeer

Formerly a successful businesswoman in the Xinjiang region of China and jailed as a political prisoner, Kadeer, now exiled in the US, represents a sign of hope for many who seek autonomy in that Western region of China. Published December 18 2009
Building a Global Community: One Visitor at a Time

We presuppose our audience as a global audience of those who can and do access information from anywhere. The stats show that together we have achieved that goal - in a short period of time. Published December 8 2009
In Whose Hands: The Question of "Global Primacy"

President Obama's recent trip to Asia called forth the question of "global primacy" and the decline or rise of empire. Let's begin to think carefully about the balance of power as globalization continues to affect economies, human rights and the future. Published December 3 2009

Allison Addicott holds a B.A. from U.C. Berkeley, a Master in Divinity from Pacific School of Religion (Berkeley), and has done PhD work at both Drew University in New Jersey and the Graduate Theological Union/Berkeley in Philosophy ...

Provoking Hearts and Minds

Vishwas Anand feels poetry can influence minds and hearts as you sway to your latent emotions and seek that perfect resonance.
- Moonlit Darkness
  As Day gears up to bask in another of its glorified moments, Night wonders when in its day it had the last laugh.
- Peace-Justice-Climax
  An identity crisis arises out of the complexity of fueling further ends than the end itself. Is it for better or for worse?
- Motioning Destiny: A poem
  Can we summon destiny into the path leading to our ever-eclipsing destination? Must we prod our egos to plod along?
- Straighter and Narrower: A poem on Life
  How inclusive is the narrow coarse road to our destination? How straight is the straight and narrow to lead a gratifying life?
Mobile Stars: The Latest Smartphones and Tablets

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A World in our Backyard

The world impacts us. What happens in our towns, cities, states, country and on this planet makes a difference to us.
Ask Angela

Life advice – from one friend to another!
End of the Day

As the sun sets, the day ends, thoughts crowd our minds...
The American Muslim

Freedom of Religion Disappearing in Vietnam?