Ira Glass's second storytelling video. This one's about finding good stories.
Storytelling Series with Ira Glass (Pt. I)
I'm a big fan of Ira Glass, the host of the acclaimed radio show This American Life. His take on storytelling and journalism is one of the best I've heard, and he discusses it in the introduction to his anthology of contemporary nonfiction, The New Kings of Nonfiction. I got this book for my graduation from …
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NYT: “Behind the Veil”
An article about American women who wear the niqab, or face veil.
Islamic Center near Ground Zero
I recently became aware of building plans for a new Islamic center near Ground Zero in downtown Manhattan. The project is being headed up by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, a prominant Islam leader in New York who authored the book, What 's Right with Islam is What's Right with America. Not surprisingly, much resistance has …
A request for your help: CNN interview with Free Gaza Mvmnt Chair
Hey friends. I'm asking for your help in locating a video clip from CNN. Last week, CNN anchor Kyra Phillips interviewed Huwaida Arraf, chairperson of the Free Gaza Movement--I believe it was the first interview CNN conducted with her. I would like to write a post in which I would refer to this clip, but have …
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