While he used to keep the worst memories stored inside, Yashar Ali has learned to use his memories to move his life forward.
About Yashar Ali
Yashar Ali is a Los Angeles-based blogger, commentator, and political veteran whose writings about women, gender inequality, political heroism, and society are showcased on his website, The Current Conscience. Please follow him on Twitter and join him on Facebook.
Wait, Why Don’t You Drink, Man?
December 1, 2011 By 44 Comments
Yashar Ali wonders why the pressure to drink alcohol extends way beyond adolescence.
Now…Give Your Uncle A Kiss
November 18, 2011 By 44 Comments
Yashar Ali wants us to stop telling our children who they should be affectionate with.
Losing My Identity: Only Gay When I’m Not Iranian
October 23, 2011 By 6 Comments
Yashar Ali sees himself as equal parts Iranian and gay. But when forced to compartmentalize his sexuality, Yashar found his whole identity falling apart.
Men May Never Truly Understand a Day in the Life of Women. But Shouldn’t We Try?
October 10, 2011 By 172 Comments
Yashar Ali believes that having consciousness about the daily struggles of women makes him a better man.
Am I Successful Because I’m a Man?
October 2, 2011 By 17 Comments
Yashar Ali believes that part of his success comes from his gender. And he wants to get the discussion out in the open.
Pause for Menopause
September 24, 2011 By 16 Comments
Millions of women go through menopause each year, and most men know absolutely nothing about it. This needs to change.
Why Women Aren’t Crazy
September 18, 2011 By 570 Comments
Has gaslighting conditioned women into thinking they’re emotionally unstable? Yashar Ali thinks so.
Vocalyze
“When I was in a men’s group in 1972, I distinctly remember feeling edgy when we would hug.”
“My son and daughter keep reminding me that things are changing.” The times they are a changin’ (comment and Marco Magnani video cover of Bob Dylan song.)