Irfan KovankayaMy Own Fragile MasculinityIn the past week, men have broken, trashed, and flushed their razors down the toilet. All of this was over a mere commercial. Gillete…Jan 20, 2019Jan 20, 2019
Irfan KovankayainIrfansviewBill Maher and the Islamophobic LeftGiven the rhetoric coming from Donald Trump and various Republicans, it’s not surprising that many have come to associate Islamophobia with…Jun 10, 2017Jun 10, 2017
Irfan KovankayainIrfansviewThe Unknown Epidemic of White-on-White CrimeWe’ve all heard the argument that if black people actually care about black lives, they should stop killing each other. The subliminal…Dec 21, 2016Dec 21, 2016
Irfan KovankayainIrfansviewRemembering 9/11 Means Learning about 9/11As of today, the September 11th attacks occurred fifteen years ago. Since then, wars have been fought, people have died, and various…Dec 17, 2016Dec 17, 2016
Irfan KovankayainIrfansviewTrump’s Great Wall: Rhetoric or RealityMake America great again. Build that wall. Kick out the illegals. In the span of Trump’s candidacy, I’ve heard these phrases millions of…Dec 17, 2016Dec 17, 2016
Irfan KovankayainIrfansviewWhy are so many Americans Angry?I’m writing this out of neither bitterness nor protest. I genuinely want to explain to my friends who support Trump why many are upset. And…Nov 15, 2016Nov 15, 2016
Irfan KovankayainIrfansviewIt’s Our Diversity that Makes Us UniqueToday Americans of all colors, ethnicities, beliefs, and backgrounds come together to celebrate the founding of our great nation, where we…Jul 4, 2016Jul 4, 2016
Irfan KovankayainIrfansviewWhat is Ramadan?It’s that time of year again. And no, I’m not referring to Halloween, Easter, or Christmas, as much as I love those holidays. It’s Ramadan…Jul 2, 2016Jul 2, 2016
Irfan KovankayainIrfansviewThe Orlando Shooting: All Politics AsideAlthough in an ideal world tragedy would never occur, when it does, the best and worst is brought out in all of us. Following the Orlando…Jun 28, 2016Jun 28, 2016
Irfan KovankayainIrfansview“Why Can’t You Be Realistic?”My whole life I’ve been told who I am, what I need to do, and who I will ultimately become. The question of “what do you want to be when…Apr 17, 2016Apr 17, 2016
