Reporting on power, policy, and the systems that shape our lives.
By Guest BloggerFor months the turning point in British – and European – history was being anticipated; would Britain remain in the European Union, or leave in order to further its own regulations and restrictions? Prominent politicians joined and changed sides in the debate, marketing campaigns were started afresh, debates took place in and out of Parliament,…
By Guest BloggerThe Day Britain Voted Out Of Europe London, 23 June 2016. Of course I voted. But naively, I was never hugely concerned about the EU referendum–a historic event that took place on June 23, 2016 that allowed the entire United Kingdom to vote on whether we should remain in the European Union. I was never concerned…
By emanMy first introduction to American politics was a lot more exciting than I had expected. The MG crew had just wrapped up an amazing few days at the United State of Women’s Summit. We were exhausted, inspired, and grateful to be in each others presence. It was my first time meeting the girls (although we…
By yohannavergeEconomic deprivation–due to ongoing Israeli occupation–continues to wreak havoc on independent Palestinian businesses. Currently, the West Bank notices a sharp decline in footwear production, with less than a third of original shops operating. Little is even mentioned anymore about Silvana, the once famous chocolates and confectionery factory in Ramallah. Through a program called Know Thy…
By Madison Mahdia LynnHere are the facts: In the early hours of June 12th 2016, at least 50 people were murdered and at least 53 injured in the largest mass shooting in modern American history. The shooting took place inside a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, on Latinx night, in the opening days of Pride Month. It was the…
By yohannavergeAnyone who watches or reads the news could have told you this, but now research says so, too. A study conducted by American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker activist group, came to a conclusion that the rest of us already knew: Mainstream media helps promote Islamophobia. In fact, dangerous correlations between Islam and militancy,…
By Guest BloggerA few days ago, I woke up that morning with my newsfeed flooded. “MUHAMMAD ALI DEAD AT 74,” the headlines read. Many people were posting/tweeting their condolences, and honouring the “great Muhammad Ali.” They mentioned that he was the “greatest boxer of all time,” while simultaneously completely disregarding his political work on the fight for…
By AZMIAIt is with great sadness that we report that brother Muhammad Ali, beloved boxer and civil rights champion, has passed away. Muhammad Ali died Friday evening at a Phoenix-area hospital. NBC News reports that he had spent the past few days being treated for respiratory complications. He was 74. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer fought a…
By caitsalovichEarlier this month, Latino Muslims gathered to honor Cinco de Mayo at the only Spanish-speaking mosque in the country. The doors to Houston’s Centro Islamico first opened early this year with the help of IslamInSpanish, an educational non-profit organization. IslamInSpanish was founded by Colombian convert Mujahid Fletcher, who ultimately discovered the need for education about…
By HalimahEver since the Iraq invasion and the subsequent decline of America’s economic and political influence, political scientists have initiated a critical conversation about the international order, arguing that China could potentially replace the United States as the world power. This contentious topic has engendered numerous debates, op-eds, and academic papers all of which explore various…
By Guest BloggerThe Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU), an independent nonpartisan thinktank and research organization focusing on American Muslims and Muslims worldwide, recently released a report indicating that the racial breakdown of the American Muslim community presents enormous diversity that is often unexplored in public discourse. In honor of the World Day for Cultural Diversity…
By Guest BloggerOne of the timeliest traditions in life is sitting around the table, sharing a meal–you know, family dinner. I learned to cook at an early age. Growing up in a traditional Palestinian home brought with it a love for food, and a love for sharing a meal with company. Many of you can relate, I’m…
By Tahira AyubYes, we know he’s not a girl, but he’s still pretty awesome! And if elected, Donald Trump would probably ban him, because Muslim. In what should definitely be seen as an election for the history books, Sadiq Khan has been elected as the new mayor of London! Mr. Khan beat conservative contender Zac Goldsmith by…
By Hasnaa Mokhtar“This isn’t about me. This is about the women I left behind,” said Yasmeen Harris in an emotional appeal on November 9, 2013, calling attention to the struggle of Muslim female inmates she shared a cell with. Sharing her incarceration story at the symposium “California Jails and Muslim Inmates,” Harris talked about the lack of…
By emanOn Wednesday night, the bodies of three young Muslim men were found dead in an Indiana home. The victims were Mohamedtaha Omar, 23, Adam Kamel Mekki, 20, and Muhannad Adam Tairab, 17. They were found with multiple bullet wounds in what police reported as an execution-style shooting. This triple homicide occurred five days ago and…
