Tag Archives: Juliette Kayyem

Juliette Kayyem on climate security

Posted on March 28, 2013 by belferinthenews

America’s Security, Under the Weather By Juliette Kayyem Boston Globe “President Obama’s trip to the Middle East last week served as a nagging reminder of the world’s most intractable problems: the Palestinian conflict, Iran, North Korea. These are geographically distant … Continue reading →

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Juliette Kayyem on lessons learned from Winter Storm Nemo

Posted on February 12, 2013 by belferinthenews

Snowstorm Will Provide a Blizzard of Lessons By Juliette Kayyem Boston Globe “The recovery is now in earnest for those still without power, for public transportation systems that closed during the height of the snowstorm, and for families who left … Continue reading →

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Juliette Kayyem on the Superbowl blackout

Posted on February 12, 2013 by belferinthenews

“Frank, We Lost the A Feed” By Juliette Kayyem Boston Globe “A few days and many press conferences later, there is no definitive answer to what happened. The Ravens eventually won the game, making the blackout seem less of a … Continue reading →

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Juliette Kayyem on immigration reform in America

Posted on February 1, 2013 by belferinthenews

Immigration Commission Brings Border States to Table By Juliette Kayyem Boston Globe “Barely a nano-second after President Obama complimented the bi-partisan guidelines for reform announced this week by the Senate’s “gang of eight,” seasoned skeptics began to parse any differences … Continue reading →

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Juliette Kayyem on women in the military

Posted on February 1, 2013 by belferinthenews

From Seneca Falls to Stonewall and Back Again By Juliette Kayyem Boston Globe “The men did right. Last Thursday, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, a man, joined with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey, a man, to rescind … Continue reading →

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Juliette Kayyem on U.S. Politics

Posted on January 23, 2013 by belferinthenews

Action on Guns and Immigration Needed By Juliette Kayyem Boston Globe “It is hard to remember, on President Obama’s second inauguration, that less than a decade ago he was a relatively unknown Senate candidate. It was in 2004, at the Democratic … Continue reading →

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Juliette Kayyem on Veterans Affairs

Posted on January 23, 2013 by belferinthenews

Walmart’s Veterans Program is Temporary Relief By Juliette Kayyem Boston Globe “Walmart, the world’s largest private employer with over two million retail workers, deserves credit for doing what no other major company has done before. It has promised to hire 100,000 … Continue reading →

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Juliette Kayyem on Shell Oil

Posted on January 11, 2013 by belferinthenews

Shell’s Arctic Troubles Only Buy Time By Juliette Kayyem Boston Globe “Shell Oil has had a rough time up in Alaska. In the last year, it has had to contend with stray ships, busted engines, mismanaged contracts, and faulty spill … Continue reading →

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Juliette Kayyem on human rights

Posted on January 11, 2013 by belferinthenews

The Real Plight of the Orphan-Hostages By Juliette Kayyem Boston Globe “There are people who are mean — simply heartless and cruel — because they enjoy it. Some lash out because of group dynamics and clique behavior. Others may be … Continue reading →

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Juliette Kayyem on what’s to come in 2013

Posted on January 4, 2013 by belferinthenews

The Year in Numbers By Juliette Kayyem Boston Globe “The never-ending negotiations about the pending fiscal cliff sometimes amount to nothing more than a dizzying array of numbers. Who can count that high? The negotiations also make us think that … Continue reading →

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