The American Dream Thrives Where Local News Survives
The American dream has long been a cornerstone of the United States’ national identity. By the latter half of the 20th century, this concept had evolved to represent the attainment of material wealth, upward social mobility, and homeownership. The key aspect of the American dream is optimism—the belief that tomorrow will be better than today. […]
Trump Should Cancel the Diversity Visa Program
Ending the green card lottery needs to be a top immigration priority for the president. During his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed nine executive orders on immigration, fulfilling his promises on mass deportations, border security and birthright citizenship, and marking a significant policy shift from the previous administration. Notably absent from […]
Trump and the Future of the Kosovo–Serbia Dialogue
With Trump back in the White House, Kosovo’s partition returns to the negotiating table—could this be an unlikely solution that brings peace between Albanians and Serbs? In February 2008, nine years after NATO intervention in the former Yugoslavia, Kosovo—backed by the United States—unilaterally declared independence from Serbia. Today, Kosovo’s status and territory remains contested between […]
Remembering The 2004 Pogrom Against Orthodox Serbs In Kosovo
Religion Unplugged believes in a diversity of well-reasoned and well-researched opinions. This piece reflects the views of the author and does not necessarily represent those of Religion Unplugged, its staff and contributors. (OPINION) Last month marked 20 years since the beginning of the “pogrom” — an organized persecution and massacre — against the Orthodox Serbian […]