Sarahit’s a طاس (toss) up.There’s a lot of anxiety, fear, and just ugliness on Iran surrounding us right now. To help break up the barrage of news debating the fate…Dec 30, 2020Dec 30, 2020
Sarahبربرى و برابرى (n.): barbari and equalityI couldn’t be meek or timid, even as the burliest, most por-roo (let’s say, impudent) men were the ones heard and heeded first.Dec 29, 2020Dec 29, 2020
Sarahشيرينى (n.): pastry, sweetness, genialityThe most beautiful, colorful pastries, cakes, and breads lined the glass cases; it was cruel to parade these gems so unabashedly.Dec 28, 2020Dec 28, 2020
SarahDancing Queen(s) & the Politics of PowerI’ve been sitting here, arms crossed against my chest, smiling — perhaps closer to smirking — for a few minutes now. I’ve been scrolling…Jan 4, 2019Jan 4, 2019
SarahSatisfying a swheat tooth1 cup whole wheat flour. Actually, 3/4 cup flour. And 3/4 cup ground oats, for good measure. 1 teaspoon baking powder. Scratch that — make…Jan 4, 2019Jan 4, 2019
SarahHour 7: A note about gender + powerWe are nearing seven hours of this hearing, of which I have watched the entire thing. Judge Kavanaugh is practically screaming, as he…Sep 28, 2018Sep 28, 2018
SarahIf you did not hurt, do not hurt,perhaps you have never been touched by sexual assaultSep 27, 2018Sep 27, 2018
SarahMedia Resolutions for 2018Here are [my] 8 resolutions for the new year for people in the news media (and the “Fake News Media.”)Jan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018
SarahLet’s Talk PrivilegeI cried when I heard of the lives lost in the senseless Istanbul airport attack. I felt sick. I was horrified; I was angry. I was scared; I…Jul 11, 2016Jul 11, 2016