Richard Silverstein

Western Liberals and their ‘Problem’ with “Muslim Rage”

Western Liberals and their ‘Problem’ with “Muslim Rage”

RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: We’re [Christians and Jews] above that sort of blood-letting. We solve our differences civilly through debate and the free exchange of ideas. As if…

 The View From Fez

Fasting: The Challenges Facing Muslims This Ramadan

Fasting: The Challenges Facing Muslims This Ramadan

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Whether it’s the longer daylight hours or because you’re an Olympic athlete there are particular challenges for Muslims this Ramadan

 Editor, MEP

Muslims: Difficult Decisions for Olympics

VIDEO, AL JAZEERA: It is the ultimate test of sporting ability, but this London Olympics will provide extra difficulty for some Muslim athletes.

 Mondoweiss

Muslim Disillusion Could Cost Obama Dear

Muslim Disillusion Could Cost Obama Dear

ALEX KANE, MONDOWEISS: A multitude of events have piled up and support for Obama is running at an all time low.

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

Home of the Brave? Branding to America’s Seven Million ‘Thriving’ Muslims

Home of the Brave? Branding to America’s Seven Million ‘Thriving’ Muslims

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The lesson from these examples is courage pays off. Muslims show loyalty to brands supporting them in the public space.

 Crossroads Arabia

Reality TV: Challenging US Muslim Sterotypes

Reality TV: Challenging US Muslim Sterotypes

Reality TV show All-American Muslim is a step ahead in exposing American Muslim society as diverse, but also continues to perpetrate several stereotypes.

 Rob L. Wagner

Firebombed Newspaper Charlie Hebdo a Victim of its Own Making

Firebombed Newspaper Charlie Hebdo a Victim of its Own Making

ROB L. WAGNER: Charlie Hebdo’s editors abuse the privilege of being journalists. Their behavior strengthens the argument anti blasphemy laws are necessary

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

Gallup: Muslims Loyal, Non-Violent, Tolerant – Shock!

Gallup: Muslims Loyal, Non-Violent, Tolerant – Shock!

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: These same results keep being found, keep being published – and keep being greeted with surprise…

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

Norway Killings A Challenge To Anti-Muslim Sentiment

Norway Killings A Challenge To Anti-Muslim Sentiment

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Last week’s horror has the potential to change the discourse again, away from anti-Muslim sentiment.

 Rob L. Wagner

Saudi Student’s Arrest Will Have Unplanned Repercussions in the U.S.

Saudi Student’s Arrest Will Have Unplanned Repercussions in the U.S.

ROB L. WAGNER: The U.S.’s reaction to Khalid Aldawsari’s terrorism-related charges could play into the hands of conservatives in the Kingdom.

 Rob L. Wagner

Quiet Revolution: The Saudi, Female Brain Drain

Quiet Revolution: The Saudi, Female Brain Drain

ROB L. WAGNER: Saudi Arabia is sending thousands of women to foreign universities to obtain undergrad and postgrad degrees. Job prospects upon returning home are dim.