WASHINGTON DC: The Middle East Christian Committee (MECHRIC) is calling on the US and its NATO allies to pressure NATO member Turkey to cease its attacks on Christians in Northern Syria, especially the city of Afrin which has come under heavy bombardment by the Turkish air force in recent days. ...Read More...

Story here. One thing the Western world must understand about the Muslim mindset is these jihadists really believe they are acting in self-defense - or in defense of Islam and Muslims generally. The Western world, by virtue of its very existence is the aggressor in their minds. The woman who ...Read More...

Revolting against forced hijab, women all over Iran are defying authorities and removing their head scarves. At least 30 women have been arrested so far. Story here. This is bravery. ...Read More...

It was 12 years ago today that NER published its first issue. Our new February issue edited by Kendra Mallock is up now. Don't miss it!...Read More...

by Rebecca Bynum Lately I've noticed that publishers seem to be waging a war on footnotes. A few years ago, footnotes were moved to the end of the chapter and now many publishers are moving them all to the end of the book - out of sight and out of mind. Why? Are publishers afraid that footnotes ...Read More...

Jerusalem Post: The former US Secretary of State also surprised his interlocutor by saying he was seriously considering running for president in 2020. (...) During the conversation, according to the report, Kerry asked Agha [a close associate of Mahmoud Abbas] to convey a message to Abbas ...Read More...

He had that oh so tranquil look. ...Read More...

A conversation with the filmaker Gloria Greenfield broken into segments answering specific questions. Watch here. And don't forget to order Dr. Chelser's new book, Islamic Gender Apartheid, from NER Press. ...Read More...

WASHINGTON DC:  The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy (AMCD) applauds the proud Iranian people’s peaceful protests over the actions of the few non-elected, self-appointed Iranian regime officials. We encourage the Trump administration to extend active support to the large and growing secular ...Read More...

Marian L. Tupy's list: February 6: The age of the bionic body – from robot hands, controlled by your mind, to electronic eyeballs, experts reveal 6 medical marvels introduced by new technology. February 6: Biologists help deaf mice hear again by inserting healthy genes into their ears – ...Read More...

Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden by Robert Campin (between circa 1440 and circa 1460) ...Read More...

The Department of Homeland Security describes the shooting spree in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which took place on Friday, as “a terror attack.” The gunman opened fire and targeted police in several locations in the city. BREAKING: My statement on Immigration Backgrounds of Recent Terror-Related ...Read More...

Another convert convinced that the highest act of devotion in Islam is mass murder. He's not crazy. It is.  AN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Officials have stopped a man who they say was plotting a terror attack in San Francisco over the holidays. The 26-year-old reportedly stated that "Christmas was the ...Read More...

A mistrial was declared due to government misconduct. The government men installed surveillance equipment trained on Bundy's ranch and then stationed snipers all around it in an effort to provoke a conflict with the Bundys. AND his cattle didn't harm any desert tortoises to speak of. Good gri...Read More...

And as Al Jolson would say, "You Ain't seen Nothin' Yet!" This list comes from John Nolte: Real, honest-to-goodness tax reform and cuts — the most consequential in 30 years. Opening ANWR for oil exploration, an accomplishment few can appreciate who do not remember the 90s and what a sacred ...Read More...