The voice of Truman members, writing in their personal capacity.
As a member of TNSP, I believe we are an organization that promotes the sanctity and beauty of every human life –an organization which continually reflects, discusses, engages with “when is the sacrifice for human life acceptable?”
In the three years since the Taliban's abrupt seizure of Kabul, the plight of Afghan girls and women has become a dire emblem of dignity betrayed and dreams extinguished.
While the United States strives for universal equality and fairness, we continue to face persistent issues of misogyny, fear, and sexism. My experience in Afghanistan revealed how fragile progress can be.
As the U.S. faces a unique set of 21st century challenges, Truman as an organization is uniquely suited to offer expertise on national security challenges with foreign policy implications. Recently, I was asked to represent Truman at the Pentagon with the Secretary of the Air Force to offer comments on the 2025 budget.
Immigration policy discussions often feel detached from the human stories at the heart of the matter. To bring a human touch to this critical issue, in September 2023, the Truman Center organized a profound two-day experiential learning workshop in San Diego and Tijuana.