Left side Arabian gulf, tall apartment buildings in the forefront and moving it the right. Wide skies, with hues of a pink sunrise.
Heading to Thailand for spring break (planned back in Dec). But also feeling anxious about the future. One week? More than a week? Hard to know how this conflict will unfold and when I'll be back to my sweet view on the 39th floor and the life we've created here (I know, champagne problems).
Thank you!
"Don't Forget Gaza and the Palestinians"
"Israel is using the illegal war on Iran to continue to kill and starve Gaza, steal more Palestinian land, and restrict movement in the West Bank, writes Diana Buttu for Zeteo. "Don't look away."
On a related note, I wrote a longer piece about the ups and downs of this experience. Again, thanks to the UAE gov and no thanks to the US State Dept, we're safe, well fed, and hydrated.
www.hopeteague.com/blog/2026/3/...
A little perspective about the war on Iran from two teachers in the UAE. Thankfully we are safe.
@natebowling.com writes from Abu Dhabi about the illegal, immoral, deadly, and destructive war launched by the Trump regime in our name, killing adults and children and terrorizing a region with our tax dollars, with our military members, and fellow Americans left to their own abroad.
Nate Bowling, an American teacher who has lived in the United Arab Emirates since 2019, told CBS Philadelphia, "We hear interceptions multiple times a day. There was an alert that went off at like 3 o'clock in the morning, woke us up, and we could hear the interceptions. But we're safe and well here right now." "There are no flights," the U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran and former National Teacher of the Year finalist said. "And to be clear about that: The United States began a war. And then, after the war began, told people to evacuate. But there are no flights, and so nobody can get out."
*This interview is not an endorsement of Bari Weiss's leadership of CBS
www.cbsnews.com/news/america...
The lack of support from the current administration is laughable. Oh, and Rubio did not suddenly invent STEP to help Americans abroad. It's been around for at least a decade. 🙄🙄🙄
This weekend drones and missiles were launched at my city.
This is another American war of choice.
buttondown.com/natebowling/...
This is illegal act of war committed by a president who is actively trying to cover up evidence he sexually assaulted a 13 year old girl.
This should not be treated as legitimate in any way.
🎙️News, conspiracies and a dash of existential dread. What more could you want from a podcast? open.spotify.com/episode/4jKY...
This is your nudge to go have a Jordan Peele evening. Get Out is still 🔥🔥🔥
Now it's time for Us.
This is how I swim.
I recently visited Maria in the Tacoma detention center. She is a loving mom, pays her taxes, and has no criminal history -- not even a parking ticket. She deserves to come home to her two children and her husband, who is recovering from surgery. I will not stop fighting until she is home.
Welcome to BHM! One of my favorite newsletters is this gem. I always learn something new and am grateful for the opportunity to push my thinking.
www.28daysofblackhistory.com
It's historical. It's disgusting. It has to stop.
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
In case you missed the latest episode of IWL, we're saying goodbye to 2025 and apparently hello to some fresh new hell in 2026 (we really didn't know when we recorded).
open.spotify.com/episode/0pZu...
What ICE is doing to immigrants and now white Americans in Minneapolis is what US law enforcement has always done to Black Americans, indigenous people, and poor white folks in rural areas.
Your outrage is justified and welcome but this fight didn't start this week.
Thousands marched through the streets of Minneapolis tonight and ended at the barricaded vigil site for Renee Nicole Good who was fatally shot yesterday by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
For the last few months, I kept a document where every time I saw reports of fed immigration agents shooting or pointing their gun at someone, I made a note. The list grew and grew. It now includes 4 deaths. Here is what I noticed keeping that list.
www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/07/i...
Haha tryna keep it relevant!
This one is focused on the food! www.bowlingsabroad.com/blog/mostly-...
We sat down and wrote 2 reflections on our time in Budapest. @natebowling.com www.bowlingsabroad.com/blog/budapes...
Have questions on Trump and Venezuela?
Join me and Prem for an "Ask the Editor" live chat, at zeteo.com, on the Substack app, or on our YouTube page: youtube.com/@zeteo. It's the first one of the new year and we're taking your questions live from 11am ET.
A collage of books read in 2025
Might not seem like a lot but this is the most I've read in a working year. Typically I'm too busy reading essays. Obvs I needed some escape from real life!
"..as we find ourselves on the eve of a new daycare panic, I'm furious for the childcare providers who will be vilified, furious for the parents (especially moms) who will end up having to fill in the resulting gaps in childcare, and furious that we're letting the GOP run this tired play yet again."
What a loss!!! 😞😞😞
