Nicholas D. Kristof's Blog, page 11
December 18, 2015
Syria’s Christian Refugees: Four Wrong Assumptions
Within Christian circles, a common theme is the assumption that priority should be given to Syrian Christian refugees. But assigning refugee status must be done on the basis of need.
December 9, 2015
What Do Campus Protesters Really Want?
If you want to know what students protesters at universities want, you have to actually read what they write.
December 4, 2015
Enter My Contest!
It's time for a contest! My email newsletter is one year old, and to celebrate we're going to reward new and old subscribers alike.
December 1, 2015
Tahir Elci, Human Rights Defender
On Saturday, just after delivering a speech calling for peace, Tahir Elçi was shot dead by an unknown gunman.
November 25, 2015
Q & A with Austin Meyer, 2015 Win-a-Trip Winner
Austin Meyer traveled to Baltimore, India and Nepal with Nick Kristof. Here's his advice for 2016 applicants and thoughts on the trips.
November 14, 2015
Win a Trip in 2016
I’m pleased to invite university students to apply for my 2016 win-a-trip journey.
November 12, 2015
The Third Trail
I just finished hiking 2,700 miles. No, it wasn’t the Pacific Crest Trail, nor the Appalachian Trail.
November 11, 2015
A Typical American Life, a Very American Death
Raluca Iosif moved to my neighborhood from Romania harboring dreams of a typical American life; instead, she was shot to death by her ex-boyfriend.
November 10, 2015
Opening Eyes
On my Win a Trip journey with Nicholas Kristof, I saw the miracles performed by Dr. Sanduk Ruit and Dr. Geoffrey Tabin at their cataract surgery camp in Nepal.
November 6, 2015
Mass Atrocities Looming in Burundi?
Leaders of Burundi are using language that recalls the run-up to the genocide in Rwanda next door. The international community needs to act urgently to avert what may be a humanitarian catastrophe.
