By: Vanessa Kamberis, Research Associate, HALC As the international community celebrates World Press Freedom Day, it cannot go without notice that the state of freedom of speech in Turkey is in sharp decline. Since the failed coup attempt this summer,…
By: Vanessa Kamberis, Research Associate, HALC With a strong passion for his heritage, Michael Marks understands the value in promoting and preserving his Hellenic identity. Born and raised in Chicago, Michael’s maternal side of the family is from the island…
Thanos Davelis, Senior Research Associate, HALC The historic referendum in Turkey is over. Following a bruising campaign that saw the Yes — “Evet” — camp prevail with the narrowest of leads, President Erdogan is now ready to climb the final steps leading to the…
By Vanessa Kamberis, Research Associate, HALC For the past 40 days Orthodox Christians in America have used the Lenten period to prepare for the upcoming Easter celebration. For many, this time of self-reflection highlights religious customs and traditions dating back…