By Jessica DaqamssehWe live in a youth-obsessed culture. Advertisers bombard us with products claiming to hold the key to eternal youth–buy this and you will look and feel younger. As if our value slowly diminishes with age. Society plants the seed that these are the best years of our lives. Websites provide endless lists of things we…
By Jessica DaqamssehRecently, Airbnb announced its removal of listings of properties in Jewish settlements on occupied Palestinian land. Although the site lists Palestinian territories (West Bank and Gaza) as separate from Israel, some properties in Efrat, Ma’ale Rehavam and Tekou are listed in Israel itself. These properties are beyond the “green line.” The 1949 Armistice Agreement between…
By Jessica DaqamssehThanksgiving is a time of reflection, and gratitude. As I sip on my overpriced latte, my first world problems fade away. We, as Muslim women, have so much to be grateful for. Here’s a little list of things that we definitely AREN’T grateful for: 1. Masjid Aunties If I ever want to play 21…
By Jessica DaqamssehCongresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar (D-MN), alongside House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) and Rules Committee Ranking Democrat Jim McGovern (Mass.) have co-authored a proposal which would lift a 181-year ban on wearing hats on the House floor. This obscure ban came about as a rejection of a custom present in British Parliament. It’s time to amend…
