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Fragile Freedom, Fragile States in the Muslim World

Fragile Freedom, Fragile States in the Muslim World

I. Rida Mahmood observes that while people in Iran and Arab countries are roiling for more equality and...

24 OCTOBER 2022 • By I. Rida Mahmood
Letter From Tehran: On the Pain of Others, Once Again

Letter From Tehran: On the Pain of Others, Once Again

For nearly 40 years, writes Sara Mokhavat, her generation in Iran has gone from one crisis to another.

24 OCTOBER 2022 • By Sara Mokhavat
Attack on Salman Rushdie is Shocking Tip of the Iceberg

Attack on Salman Rushdie is Shocking Tip of the Iceberg

An attack on one writer anywhere is an attack on freedom of expression everywhere.

15 AUGUST 2022 • By Jordan Elgrably
American Theocracy and Failed States

American Theocracy and Failed States

Ani Zonneveld, leader of a progressive Muslim organization, argues that the United States is sliding perilously toward theocracy.

15 JULY 2022 • By Ani Zonneveld
Abd el Kader at the Mucem: a colonial vision of the Emir

Abd el Kader at the Mucem: a colonial vision of the Emir

Pierre Daum opines that despite a French museum's best effort, an exhibit on Algeria and France can't escape...

11 JULY 2022 • By Pierre Daum
World Refugee Day — What We Owe Each Other

World Refugee Day — What We Owe Each Other

World Refugee Day is the first of seven days during which refugees will be recognized in events across...

20 JUNE 2022 • By Jordan Elgrably
Israel and Palestine: Focus on the Problem, Not the Solution

Israel and Palestine: Focus on the Problem, Not the Solution

Mark Habeeb proposes a sensible approach to studying the problem of the lack of peace in Israel-Palestine.

30 MAY 2022 • By Mark Habeeb
France’s new Culture Minister Meets with Racist Taunts

France’s new Culture Minister Meets with Racist Taunts

Rosa Maria Branche welcomes Rima Abdul Malak as Macron's choice for the new Minister of Culture.

23 MAY 2022 • By Yossi Khen
Theocracy Looms in Anti-Abortion Opinions of the Supreme Court

Theocracy Looms in Anti-Abortion Opinions of the Supreme Court

I. Rida Mahmood remembers the story of a home abortion in Amman and thanks her lucky stars she...

16 MAY 2022 • By I. Rida Mahmood
Palestinians and Israelis Will Commemorate the Nakba Together

Palestinians and Israelis Will Commemorate the Nakba Together

The co-directors of Combatants for Peace, ex-Palestinian and Israeli fighters, invite readers to attend on May 15th.

25 APRIL 2022 • By Rana Salman
U.S. Sanctions Russia for its Invasion of Ukraine; Now Sanction Israel for its Occupation of Palestine

U.S. Sanctions Russia for its Invasion of Ukraine; Now Sanction Israel for its Occupation of Palestine

Two Jewish activists decry hypocrisy when it comes to condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine but not Israeli aggression...

21 MARCH 2022 • By Yossi Khen
Ukraine War Reminds Refugees Some Are More Equal Than Others

Ukraine War Reminds Refugees Some Are More Equal Than Others

Observing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a Lebanese American journalist in London, married to a Syrian refugee, finds the racist...

7 MARCH 2022 • By Anna Lekas Miller
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