This post was originally published on Medium.com. It seems now a quaint moment in recent history. When the United States Commission on International Freedom (USCIRF) was created in 1998 as
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The Atlantic’s Himalayan Miscalculation on Tulsi Gabbard’s Religion and Syria Policy
UPDATE: Editor, Jeffrey Goldberg, has failed to correct the misrepresentations and errors made in The Atlantic article referenced below. He has also refused to respond to a coalition letter signed by 41 representatives
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Here’s How the Number 108 Binds Us to the Universe
Why is 108 viewed as holy? The answer, just like every other answer you will get from your parents, is that it lies in math and science
Jan 19, 2017
What are the four stages of Hindu life?
Hindu philosophy traditionally observes four stages of life. These stages are known as ashramas. The idea is to provide structure and guidance for daily life, though most Hindus today only
Jan 13, 2017
The Great Master: Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj
Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj (pictured above), the great founder of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, is a unique spiritual saint, a fully illumined master.
Jan 12, 2017
Will Trump End Pakistan’s Extortion of the American Taxpayer?
As the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump nears, questions abound about his domestic and foreign policy priorities. Immigration reform, health care, and relations with Russia and China all
Jan 3, 2017
5 Ways Hindu Americans Can Become Advocates in Trump’s America
The rhetoric during the election season has been difficult on many people. In particular, faith-based communities who have had their voices heard under the Obama administration may suddenly see their open doors
Jan 3, 2017
Hindu Political Clout Could Grow in 115th Congress
With four self-identifying Hindus in the US House of Representatives, Hindus now have more representation than self-identifying Buddhists and Muslims. Those numbers are more than symbolic, and also undercut previous
Jan 3, 2017
Promise of Human Rights Remains Unfulfilled for Hindu Minorities on Human Rights Day
Hindu minorities are subject to varying degrees of legal and institutional discrimination, restrictions on their religious freedom, social prejudice, violence, social persecution, and economic and political marginalization.
Dec 12, 2016
House Committee sends India a message: Let Compassion International end your children’s “spiritual poverty”
There is no doubt that there is economic poverty in India. But I am at a loss as to what Compassion International means by “spiritual poverty” in a deeply religious
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