Common Ground News Service

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

 Mich Cafe

‘Let’s Paint Dubai’s Ugly, Grey Wheelie Bins’: Why Not?

‘Let’s Paint Dubai’s Ugly, Grey Wheelie Bins’: Why Not?

MICH CAFE: I’d like to see a wonderful idea which has brightened up the streets of Amman implemented in Dubai.

 Steve Royston

Palestinian Hope – Voices for a Lost Cause?

Palestinian Hope – Voices for a Lost Cause?

STEVE ROYSTON: “This military occupation has lasted for over 64 years and is an affront to humanity and civilised values. It is high time that the international community took some responsibility.”

 Steve Royston

Should the British Be Sorry For Past Mistakes?

Should the British Be Sorry For Past Mistakes?

STEVE ROYSTON: If by expressing disapproval of past wrong-doings we are saying we will not condone such acts now, is that apology not worth making?

 Sultan Al Qassemi

Sponsorship for Sale – Why the Practice Should End

Sponsorship for Sale – Why the Practice Should End

SULTAN AL QASSEMI: The sponsorship system does more harm than good, and the authorities should take the brave, but unpopular (amongst locals) step of ending it.