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So why “Passages on the Verge”? Because there just seems to be something to say about what’s not being said, a different way of seeing if we just tweak a few things, look differently, shift the focus.

Learn more about and read JK's blog here.

In writing this blog, I don’t intend to engage in Monday-morning quarterbacking, nor to second-guess every initiative, but rather to try to go beyond the headlines to make sense of current events in the area by placing them in a regional perspective.

Learn more about and read Colin's blog here.

Film critique for the socially conscious. With film as the fulcrum, Corinne Goldenberg connects the dots between sociology, anthropology, international affairs, cultural studies, political theory, and various isms.

Learn more about and read Corinne's blog here.

Many of us feel passionate about foreign policy. We read about it. We analyze it. We voice our concerns about policies that are at odds with our core values and view of the world.

Learn more about and read Marianna's blog here.

Did you ever think that there’s more going on in the world than what you hear on CNN/MSNBC/FOX? Are you interested in global events, but feel like you need an advanced degree to really understand what’s going on? Don’t worry, I have one.

Learn more about and read Ed's blog here.

As a freelance writer and Canadian activist, I’ve spent several years working with marginalized people and non profit organizations. Too often politics and social programs do not effect the changes and assistance so urgently needed.

Learn more about and read Erika's blog here.

International diplomacy. Human rights. Social movements. War.

Learn more about and read Josh's blog here.

I am the culture guy. I am here to merge the internationally relevant with the cultural cool.

CAVEAT: some posts may be politically incorrect, they might offend my political connects (© Shawn Carter).

Learn more about and read Anthony's blog here.

The blog of The Mantle's founder, Shaun Randol, is a mixed salad. You'll find quick book reviews, pithy thoughts on culture, and musings on international affairs. In short, anything that doesn't neatly fit into the rest of the site. There's no rhyme or reason or theme.

Learn more about and read Shaun's blog here.

Media is one of, if not the most powerful educators we have in this world. I am using the medium of film and video to create a message, and to share with my viewers, my vision of human beings and how they treat each other.

Learn more about and read Laura's blog here.

Sounds from the hi-fi: bringing you musical gems spanning genres, generations and cultures. “Music is the art of thinking with sounds.” Come hear pop culture harmonizing with obscure geniuses to the beat of a different drummer. I dig hard so you don’t have to.

Learn more about and read Matthew's blog here.