Bio

Heather Robinson is an independent journalist who specializes in writing about the Middle East, profiling offbeat characters and humanitarians (not always mutually exclusive), and helping readers happily navigate life. A committed vegetarian, she aspires to live close to the land one day, but for now enjoys living in the heart of New York City, where her reporting has included everything from a rundown of NYC’s most noteworthy dating services to the best outlets to do some good as a volunteer. In her spare time she enjoys reading, film, jogging, yoga, and imitating people.

Blog

My running commentary on events: local, national, and international. Areas of special interest include Israel, Iraq, and dissidents in the Muslim world.

Got accountability?

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A few thoughts on the unfolding news regarding Benghazi, the IRS tax scandal, and the subpoena of personal and work telephone records for at least 20 of the AP’s reporters and editors.

To me, the most concerning of these is the first. But cumulatively, they all contribute to the impression that …

Commentary

Opinion pieces that have appeared in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The American Spectator, and The New York Sun.

Media Pros Analyze Media Bias, Call for Harder-hitting Journalism at CSP Conference

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From The Jewish Voice
by HEATHER ROBINSON

Last Tuesday in Manhattan, media leaders tackled the subject of media bias at the National Security and New Media Conference & Mightier Pen Award Luncheon organized by the Washington D.C.-based Center for Security Policy (CSP).

The mainstream media’s coverage of the September …

Features

Newsfeatures and service pieces exploring topics ranging from life on the West Bank to finding the perfect afternoon tea in Manhattan’s swankiest salons.

Q & A with Georgina Rose, MD

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From NY Blueprint
by HEATHER ROBINSON

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Georgina Rose [her pen name], a Manhattan internist, like many pretty, accomplished, charming professional women across the country (and the world), is looking for the right man. After several years of dating “players,” getting …

Profiles

Inspiring stories about individuals who are changing the world.

King Tut resurrected: A comic legend comes west

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From JTNews
by HEATHER ROBINSON

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In advance of her November 4 performance at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater, the indefatigable Joan Rivers made time to speak with JTNews about her two TV shows, memories of her Jewish grandmothers, and how to stay forever young at heart.

JTNews: Hi Joan! Last …