Matt J. DuffyThe Saudis — the main origin of Islamic StateJust finished reading Hassan Hassan’s extremely informative article on the origin of the Islamic State, which tries to explain its origins…Jul 6, 2016Jul 6, 2016
Matt J. DuffyJournalist in Peshawar explains why honor killing maybe not so badAn article about an honor killing in today’s Press-Tribune tries to explain the father’s motivations for murdering his daughter and her…May 20, 2016May 20, 2016
Matt J. DuffySheikh Mohammad calls for more tolerant society, but UAE’s laws don’tIn a recent Gulf News article in the United Arab Emirates, the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, explains why the…Mar 22, 2016Mar 22, 2016
Matt J. DuffyLede vs. LeadAny journalism student who takes my class will hear this bit of journalism lore, the reason that some journalists spell the first paragraph…Sep 4, 2015Sep 4, 2015
Matt J. DuffyWhy we really focus on improving black schools rather than integrating black studentsAt the tail end of an awesome episode of This American Life, the presenters made a point that seems both honest and poignant. Host Ira…Aug 21, 2015Aug 21, 2015
Matt J. DuffySteakhouse managers sometimes make the best decisionsWhen I was 17, I waited tables at Ryan’s Family Steakhouse in the eastern North Carolina city of Greenville. “Where the Folks are…Aug 14, 2015Aug 14, 2015
Matt J. DuffyFrance’s approach to freedom of speech inconsistent, confusingFree speech for me, but not for thee?Jan 15, 2015Jan 15, 2015
Matt J. DuffyWhere Georgia candidates for governor stand on issuesHour-long debate broken down so you can quickly find their positions on issues such as concealed carry, medical marijuana, and gay marriage…Oct 20, 2014Oct 20, 2014
Matt J. DuffyJames Meredith and Katy PerryTwo people you thought you’d never see in the same photoOct 5, 2014Oct 5, 2014