Ruthanne Sikora
Ruthanne Sikora is a full-time caregiver for her differently-abled daughter Lauren, human rights activist, Global Studies student, part-time writer and English editor.
Al-Tadamun Massacre: Syria’s hole in Assad’s hell
"[Amjad] Youssef knew then that [...] he would never be held accountable as long as it was for #Assad," writes Ruthanne Sikora
Tribute | Mai Skaf: ‘It is Great Syria, not Assad’s Syria’
Remembering #MaiSkaf, a beloved #Syrian actress and “icon of the revolution” against #Assad and his junta
NEWS REPORT | Syria under Assad: The Captagon capital of the world
On September 20, 2022, the #US #HouseOfRepresentatives approved the passage of H.R.6265 also known as the #CaptagonAct
IN MEMORY OF | James Foley: A voice for the Syrian people
#JamesFoley, one of the American heroes of the Syrian people, was killed 8 years ago.
Opinion | Syrians angered by Jackie Chan’s exploitation of their pain
"For #JackieChan to choose to film in an area where so many #Syrians have suffered is an exploitation of their pain," writes Ruthanne Sikora
INTERVIEW | Cody Langford: Small-town hacktivist turned Syrian activist
"Though politically, the US will most likely not take any action to eliminate Assad or even Amjad Youssef," Cody Langford told SYRIAWISE.
Opinion | Another scene from the never-ending cycle of Assad savagery
"The only way that Syria will find wholeness as a nation, and healing for its collective pain, is for Assad to be held accountable," writes Ruthanne Sikora.
The Coin: A poem narrating a Syrian true story
"Why here? Why now?
The old man said;
It’s a dangerous time;
You could end up dead."
Sam Kadi: A film-maker’s journey from Aleppo to Los Angeles
"I am blessed to be a film-maker to tell the story of my native country to the world," says writer, producer and director Sam Kadi.
Opinion | Syria and Ukraine: Two sides of a Putin coin
"Are we complacent enough to sit back and let Putin succeed in his mission to become the next dominant world power?"