A Reason Why a Young Somali American Might Join ISIS

Young American, Abdi Nur, looking like a rock star in an unhappy part of the world. Charles Mudede
One reason a young American might join ISIS, and a very important reason, is he/she might get on the cover of the New York Times! This would certainly have never happened to Abdi Nur if he had followed the narrow path, attended community college, got a job, paid his taxes and debts, raised a family, and maybe even bought some property in the Twin Cities. Mr. Nur shopped at Macy&