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‘Moral Giants’: Israel’s ‘Freethinkers’ are its Liberators

‘Moral Giants’: Israel’s ‘Freethinkers’ are its Liberators

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: They are a powerful force within Israeli society and their courage is deeply appreciated by Palestinian activists

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The PLO’s UN Bid Will ‘Change the Political Landscape’

The PLO’s UN Bid Will ‘Change the Political Landscape’

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: It’s a date laden with meaning and today another chapter will be written in Palestinian history – a chapter that is a potential game-changer.

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‘No’ To Democracy, ‘Yes’ To Racism. What Hope for Israel?

‘No’ To Democracy, ‘Yes’ To Racism. What Hope for Israel?

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: A recently released survey makes deeply disturbing reading. But the reasons are not difficult to find. Both Israelis and Palestinians are fighting back.

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The Trials of a Modern American-Palestinian Mother

The Trials of a Modern American-Palestinian Mother

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: As my daughter leaves to study abroad I’m left pondering the unique challenges that I and my fellow mothers face at this time.

 Rob L. Wagner

‘Beautiful Words’ Melt in Face of ‘the Muslim Threat’

‘Beautiful Words’ Melt in Face of ‘the Muslim Threat’

ROB L. WAGNER: U.S citizens are, it appears, willing to give up many of the freedoms enshrined in their Constitution when presented with a large enough threat.

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Islam: Woven Rich Into The Fabric of American Life

Islam: Woven Rich Into The Fabric of American Life

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: The contribution of Muslims to all aspects of American life is immense. It’s time that this was celebrated.

 Mondoweiss

The ‘Alien Spiritual Claims’ Heaped on Jews

The ‘Alien Spiritual Claims’ Heaped on Jews

PHILIP WEISS, MONDOWEISS: I will not allow meaning to be defined by fantasies about someone else’s olive trees thousands of miles away

 Crossroads Arabia

Expats “A Drain” on Saudi: The Debate Continues

Expats “A Drain” on Saudi: The Debate Continues

CROSSROADS ARABIA: It’s a debate without ending but it seems to have taken a sharply antagonistic turn in an opinion piece in ‘Al Riyadh’.

 Juan Cole

Arab World Democratists, Meet Thomas Jefferson

Arab World Democratists, Meet Thomas Jefferson

JUAN COLE: I am hopeful that the book will find an eager reception in Egypt, Tunisia and other countries yearning for democracy in the Arab world.