Category Archives: Personal

Notes From A Brown American

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Mash

Through the race-stained lens of the Democratic nomination race I am a Brown American. I have many American friends. But today they are apparently White Americans, Black Americans, Brown Americans, Red Americans, and Yellow Americans. I do not have enough … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Personal, Politics | 5 Comments

Remembering A Forgotten Genocide

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Mash

Today marks 37 years of independence for a tiny country I love, a country that gave me birth before it was itself born, a country founded on the belief that freedom is precious and worth dying for, a country of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Liberation War, Human Rights, Personal | 3 Comments

Barack Obama And The Promise Of America

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Mash

My life began the year that of Robert Francis Kennedy was taken away. Yet I have been moved by his words. Growing up, Bobby Kennedy represented to me the promise and the possibility of America. It is that promise that brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Personal, Politics | 4 Comments

For My Mom

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Mash

No words this year.  

Posted in Personal | 2 Comments

Only Connect

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Mash

Last week I received an email from a dear friend. The email came from Sweden, on Valentine’s Day. I have spent the better part of this week trying to craft a response. I have failed. This post is my attempt at … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights, Personal, Torture | 12 Comments