When the struggle for democracy recharged itself in Iran a few weeks ago, after 30 years of repression, many Iranians living abroad flew to their

This travelogue focuses on three countries: , and . My journey took me through villages, communities and towns where I met hundreds and learned a

I find it ironic timing-the recent archaeological discovery of a six-foot tall Persian woman born over 5,000 years ago. The woman with the golden eye

The other night, over dinner in a cozy little tavern, I was engaged in a maddening discussion with my colleague from Norway on a recent

Earlier this month the international community came together to commemorate IDAAHOPI (International Day of Action Against Homophobic Persecution in Iran). Demonstrations took place from Brussels

We saw people desperately grabbing on to trees and climbing on rooftops to save themselves from the enormous wind and torrential rain. Many watched their

A few years ago, I was given a print of The Gates project for Central Park, New York City. The print was a gift from