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.

Biden’s Embarrassment and Hillary’s Rage: Part of a Staged Effort to Push Israel Away?

Is it just me, or does anyone else think last week’s drama surrounding Vice President Joe Biden’s supposed “embarrassment” and Hillary Clinton’s rage over an Israeli decision to build 1600 apartments in East Jerusalem seems manufactured?

I have struggled mightily and sincerely to keep an open mind, and my respect for the Presidency–as well as my …

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.

NYC Trial Of High-level Terror Masterminds Will Violate Civil Liberties — Of Americans

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From The Huffington Post
by HEATHER ROBINSON

Just watched this video clip of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani discussing the impending trial of high level al Qaeda operatives, including 9/11 master planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, in New York City.

Giuliani, who in his capacity as a former U.S. attorney prosecuted …

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.

Sarah Palin Is a Feminist

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From Mom Logic
by HEATHER ROBINSON & JENNIFER GINSBERG

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Who is a feminist?

We’ve been asking that question since reading “Going Rogue,” Sarah Palin’s autobiography, and after reading columns by prominent feminists deriding the idea that the former Governor of Alaska is a feminist.

Many of these columnists …

Profiles

Inspiring stories about individuals who are changing the world.

Sudan’s Extermination of Christians: an Interview With Simon Deng

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From Center For Security Policy
by HEATHER ROBINSON

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As a child, American human rights activist Simon Deng survived brutal enslavement by Islamists and witnessed their destruction of his village in Sudan.

Today, at 50, Deng is an American citizen and one of the leading advocates for the rights of his people, …