Author: Karen Lehmann.
Karen Lehmann.
Karen Lehmann, based in Washington, D.C., is a photographer, journalist and political activist whose writing explores international affairs, public policy, culture, and the intersection of politics and society.
Opinion: Karen Lehmann. For a few remarkable weeks, the World Cup reminded us of something we too often forget. Billions of people from every continent, religion, political system and culture came together to celebrate excellence. We speak different languages, vote for different governments, worship differently—or not at all—yet for 90 minutes at a time, none of that mattered. We simply enjoyed the beauty of the game. Then the tournament ended, and the reality of the world returned. One match, in particular, seemed to capture the challenge of our time. The Egypt-Iran match in Seattle became the center of international controversy…