| If you've never tried fesenjan or ghormeh sabzi, you'll want to after reading Jason Rezaian's moving — and mouth-watering — column on Iranian cuisine in the United States. Rezaian's columns often focus on human rights in Iran or the crisis of state hostage-taking. But he is also a great resource on food. Ahead of Nowruz (Persian New Year) this weekend, he writes about "the rise of Iranian food in the cultural consciousness" — and why it gives him hope. "With stews and braises cooked slow and low, the interplay between sweet and sour, pickling on a grand scale, and the liberal use of herbs and spices, Iranian food is delicious, complex and satisfying," Rezaian writes. "And what we eat is becoming comfort food for non-Iranians, too. For Iranian Americans, it couldn't happen at a more pivotal moment." Spotlighting several eateries he calls "wonderful embassies for Iran's culture and cuisine," Rezaian explains how food plays an important role for immigrant communities. Meals are "a way to connect with others while preserving history and creating new memories." Amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, Rezaian is encouraged by the Iranian chefs and restaurateurs sharing their stories through food — and hopes that Iranian Americans find more opportunities to highlight their roots and history.  (Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post) The culture and especially cuisine of Iran are having a moment, leaving an indelible mark on the American palette. By Jason Rezaian ● Read more » | | | | The Moscow-Beijing axis is real, and it is a growing threat to the United States and to freedom worldwide. By Marco Rubio ● Read more » | | | | The Russian president appears to think he'll conquer Ukraine as he did Grozny. It's nowhere near a sure bet. By David Von Drehle ● Read more » | | | | Instead of moving forward with daylight saving time, legislators should turn back time. By Dana Milbank ● Read more » | | | Can a former KKK hall in Fort Worth have a third act that's about dance, art and healing? By Karen Attiah ● Read more » | | | | Republicans want to paint the Supreme Court nominee as soft on crime. What her record actually shows is respect for the Constitution. By Ruth Marcus ● Read more » | | | | What the wife of the Supreme Court justice has never understood. By Kathleen Parker ● Read more » | | | | A video of him calling Zelensky a "thug" has earned the congressman rebukes from his fellow Republicans. By Henry Olsen ● Read more » | | | | Covid-19 has quickened interest in public health policies, including this: The most efficient thing government does, in terms of social benefits per dollar spent, is disseminate information. By George F. Will ● Read more » | | | The FBI has indicated it's closing in on possible culprits. But will that be the end of it? By Colbert I. King ● Read more » | | | This collection of audio stories covers topics such as America's broken health-care system and parenting. Read more » | | | |
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