Ground Zero

A New Chapter

On Sunday night, when I got off the train near Ground Zero to attend a 9/11 multifaith ceremony, I…


Thousands of Ribbons of Hope on this 9/11

The story was originally printed on Newsday here. We have been collecting Ribbons of Hope from…


Groundswell's "Coming Out Party"

On Tuesday night, hundreds of people gathered together at Groundswell's kick-off teach-in in NYC…


Announcing Groundswell

As many of you know, for the last decade, I've had the opportunity to tour with Divided We Fall,…


Unheard Voices of 9/11

I spent much of my twenties living out of my suitcase, touring with Divided We Fall, crisscrossing…


Bin Laden's Death: Why I Can't Celebrate

Osama bin Laden's face is all over the television.  People are flooding the streets waving…


American Sikh Day - Again

Today, hundreds of people gathered on the steps of the California State capitol building for…


Rally to Restore Sanity: "You Go, Then I'll Go"

It was the most soothing rally I had ever attended.  215,000 people on the mall, standing shoulder…


"9/11 Happened to Us All"

What would happen if we felt empathy for those who we believe hold hateful views?  Would we lose…


When the Aftermath Began

Today we filmed the streets and skyline of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and finally we…