‘Politics Not History Is Driving Islamophobia’
MUQTEDAR KHAN: Those analysts who turn to history to explain growing Islamophobia around the globe are ignoring today's political landscape …
Opportunity U.S.A: Has ‘The Melting Pot’ Boiled Dry?
ABU MOHAMMED: It's supposed to be society where everyone can 'pull themselves up by their bootstraps'. Not now, according to research …
New Kennedy: Ask Not What He’ll Do for Palestine
PHILIP WEISS, MONDOWEISS: A new generation of Kennedy's is set to appear on the political scene. How do they see the Palestine-Israel conflict? …
Muslim Patrol: Proof of the Power of Social Media
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The way to notoriety these days is clear - do something hateful, film it and stick it on YouTube …
#MyJihad: The Struggle To Reclaim a Word
MONIQUE PARSONS, CGNEWS: It is one of the most over-used yet least understood terms in relation to Islam. A concerted campaign has begun to claim it back. …
The Many Different Shades of ‘Muslim Feminism’
ERIKA SANCHEZ, CGNEWS: Putting the two words side by side 'Muslim' and 'Feminism' is sure to evoke powerful reactions in many of the faithful …
Obama’s Speech: Is Era of ‘Perpetual War’ Closing?
JUAN COLE: President Obama's inauguration speech is sure to trigger panic among the 'we must have war' crowd. But does he really mean it? …
The ‘Nice Jewish Girl’ Writing So Much About Islam
SUSIE OF ARABIA: She is a woman of many parts - journalist, British, Jewish, psychologist and houseboat dweller. What fascinates her about Islam? …
‘We Heart Torture’: Zero Dark Thirty’s Message
KAREN J. GREENBERG, INFORMED COMMENT: It's a deeply flawed movie with a deeply troubling message - torture is great. …
Hip Hop Hijabis: The Rhythm and Rhyme of Debate
METTE REITZEL, CGNEWS: Their appearance, their message and their undoubted skill blend to create powerful voices confronting stereotypes…
