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American Culture Wars in Uganda

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Emily Cody

A lawsuit recently filed in the United States reveals to what degree American evangelical Christians are willing to go to promote an anti-homosexual agenda ... in Uganda. American social conservatives are providing tremendous support to their anti-gay church and political counterparts in Uganda, a country in which gays already face great difficulties. Emily Cody dissects the legal case and discusses the implications for free speech in the U.S. and societal impacts in Uganda. 

Poetry, and Journalism of the Spirit

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Yahia Lababidi

What is the role of the poet during times of crisis? Yahia Lababidi, an Egyptian poet living in the United States, claims the role of the poet is to provide a "vision." That is, the poet (and all artists) can provide more insight into events rather than just mere sight. Touching on Kierkegaard and Kafka, Darwish and Mattawa, Lababidi reflects on the Arab Spring and its visionary poetics.

Writing in Motion: A Nation Divided

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Sahar Sarshar

Documentary Video (51:35): In April 2011, eight writers from around the world visited the United States for a tour unlike any other. Rather than taking in the usual historic sites, this international coterie glimpsed some of the ugliest moments in American history, from the Civil War to the aftermaths of Hurricane Katrina. Sahar Sarshar traveled with the group and captured the reactions of the writers. Here she shares her resulting documentary: Writing in Motion: A Nation Divided.

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