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On Radden Keefe’s ‘Say Nothing’ and my childhood in Belfast
1. Slieve Mish I spent part of my childhood living in Lisburn, a small city just outside of Belfast (the capital of Northern Ireland). While I was too young to remember any of my first stint there, the latter took place when I was between the ages of 11 and 13. I remember those years…
For Posterity: some thoughts on the morning after
Just to clarify what I meant here, a day later: I don’t think Trump is on the level of genocidal maniac that Hitler was. Nonetheless, my point is that while last time was survivable, I fear the instability and suffering that he will be able to cause as a result of his increased unaccountability, in…
Nine common misconceptions about my views on Palestine and anti-Zionism
My Keffiyeh at home. Edinburgh, October 2023. The past two months have been incredibly difficult, both for my friends linked to the area and politically engaged people in the North Atlantic. I sincerely hope you’re all feeling safe. However, in that time, I have both engaged in conversations and seen others online in which several…
On Anti-Zionism
This is a piece I wrote for the DP in November last year, but never made it out due to Kanye opening his mouth (for the record, I haven’t listened to a Kanye track since). In light of recent events, I thought it best to publish it here now. —AB ❤ Image by me “Last…
Archive: Exchange at Penn: A Glass Half Full
My first Correspondent blog post for Penn Abroad. Original: https://global.upenn.edu/pennabroad/blog/exchange-penn-glass-half-full Coming back to Penn for my second and final semester was weirder, in some ways, than joining for my first. I was lucky enough to get the chance to go home for Winter Break; after a 24-hour trip through New York, Boston and London, getting…
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