Bio

Heather Robinson is an independent journalist who specializes in writing about the Middle East, profiling offbeat characters and humanitarians (not always mutually exclusive), and helping readers happily navigate life. A committed vegetarian, she aspires to live close to the land one day, but for now enjoys living in the heart of New York City, where her reporting has included everything from a rundown of NYC’s most noteworthy dating services to the best outlets to do some good as a volunteer. In her spare time she enjoys reading, film, jogging, yoga, and imitating people.

Blog

My running commentary on events: local, national, and international. Areas of special interest include Israel, Iraq, and dissidents in the Muslim world.

The “Let Me Have a Little Peace” Phenomenon

After tonight’s Presidential debate I called up my friend Thinking Man to get his take. Thinking Man is my E.F. Hutton, and given his extremely prescient advice to me in June, I am more inclined than ever to listen.

He didn’t make any predictions about the outcome of the election and tonight said only: “McCain …

Commentary

Opinion pieces that have appeared in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The American Spectator, and The New York Sun.

Iraq’s Maverick

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From The American Spectator
By HEATHER ROBINSON

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Last month, Iraqi parliamentarian Mithal al-Alusi contacted me by phone from Baghdad with an urgent warning that Iran could be a lot closer to attaining nuclear weapons than most analysts believe.

“Do they have an atom bomb? Not yet,” he told me. …

Features

Newsfeatures and service pieces exploring topics ranging from life on the West Bank to finding the perfect afternoon tea in Manhattan’s swankiest salons.

Don Quixote Comes to Israel

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From The Jerusalem Post Magazine
By HEATHER ROBINSON

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It is fitting Daniel Lubetzky would grow up to be an entrepreneur who tries to bring peace to the Middle East. He recalls how, one summer when he was 12 and working for a textile wholesaler in Mexico City, he …

Profiles

Inspiring stories about individuals who are changing the world.

City Planner Keeps Brooklyn’s Public Interest in Mind

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From The New York Daily News
By HEATHER ROBINSON

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Outside Purnima Kapur’s office, the spires and towers of downtown Brooklyn sparkle in the early fall sunlight.

“Everything we create here is for people to live and work in,” says Kapur, 45, wearing a smart black suit and …