December invites reflection on the year that has passed and anticipation for the year ahead. It’s a time to appreciate the commitment and creativity that drive us all—whether through the artists and innovators in our communities or those whose devotion to faith, family, and country shapes the world around us.
“America is a nation of immigrants.” Is this an overused cliché or an expression of a monumental experiment in the history of mankind? Which of the two reflects how immigration has been treated by competing parties for power during elections?
In recent local elections, Chaldean candidates have made significant strides, securing key positions and bringing attention to the importance of representation at the community level. These small victories highlight the critical need for diverse voices in local government, where decisions directly impact daily life.
My relationship of friendship, admiration, and deep mutual understanding with the Chaldean-Iraqi American community goes back to 1984, when I first arrived in the state of Michigan as an immigrant, or more accurately, an exile. I began my professional life with a weekly newspaper that I called Today.
