By Zainab KhanBeing born and raised in America, my parents constantly reminded my siblings and I of how blessed we are to be in a country that grants endless opportunities. I was told that if I worked hard to pursue my dreams and goals, I’d be successful. The reality is that no one truly understands the trials…
By sarahmohrAfter watching the first debate, I was eager to see what would happen with the VP debate. So, I watched the VP debate, and again, I want to say the Biden/Harris ticket overwhelmingly represents decency, dignity, and integrity in ways that the current administration cannot even approach. With that said, I’d like to give you…
By Fatimah SJudge Lucy Koh of U.S. District Court for Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from moving the Census deadline up by a month, maintaining the deadline on October 31st. Earlier, the Census Bureau had released a memorandum calling for the deadline to be changed to September 31st, citing…
By Maram FaragOn September 29, many people gathered in front of their screens to watch the first presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump, to see what they had to say. When talking about taxes and the claims that Trump only paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2017, Joe Biden…
By sarahmohrSo, for those of you who made it a point to watch the debate coverage as I did, it was a scary sight. At one point, Biden called Trump a “clown” and that was a mild version of my reaction to him. The idea that there is no qualified adult in the house was on…
By MG Staff“This is the time that we have to ask ourselves, ‘what kind of justice system do we have that allows Breonna Taylor’s murderers to walk free?’” Watch as Muslim Girl’s founder and Editor-in-Chief, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, discusses her thoughts on the grand jury verdict, Breonna Taylor, and the state of our legal policies in place that…
By Rokia HassaneinWe lost a giant when U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away Friday, but her legacy will keep her memory alive in our quest to ensure the laws in America truly reinforce or are changed, to allow justice for all. Ginsburg accomplished a lot for American women, but the obstacles she experienced with…
By nadamousaOn September 18th 2020, the world lost a strong, intelligent soul: Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As one of the most renowned supreme court justices to date, Ruth Bader Ginsburg embodied the spirit of justice and equality. Her courageous court rulings not only paved the path for women’s advancement, but her strong willed opinions called on our…
By MG StaffLet us always remember the women who paved the way for our success – specifically, the ultimate leader of our time, the Notorious RBG, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, who passed away on September 18, 2020. Thank you, RBG, for everything we did for women, the law, and this country.
By MG StaffNineteen years ago today, one of the most formative events in modern American identity took place: 9/11, a tragedy which you no doubt are aware of. The impact of 9/11 on the collective consciousness of Americans was huge. Today is the nineteenth anniversary of 9/11, and it’s still being memorialized today. Besides the devastating toll…
By Rokia HassaneinU.S. Congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene posted a now removed Facebook image posing with a gun alongside images of U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib saying that she’s the “squad’s worst nightmare.” You may have heard of Greene by now. She’s proudly Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, and racist. She also embraces the QAnon conspiracy theories. …
By Rokia HassaneinIf there’s one thing that’s bipartisan about American politics, it’s that its two major parties love to enact foreign policy that hurts Palestinians while simultaneously silencing pro-Palestinian voices nationwide. This time, the target was Linda Sarsour, who spoke at the Democratic National Convention’s Muslim Delegates and Allies Assembly. Republicans wasted no time attacking Democrats for…
By Sharia AjmalAlas, America is facing its reckoning regarding its racist roots and ideals. As such, it is essential that individuals edify themselves regarding these matters. One particular facet of this paradigm shift is through language. Many English phrases utilized on a day to day basis are inherently offensive. Here are five phrases, along with their origins, for…
By Noha AlgahimiOn August 5, 2020, five members of a Senegalese-American Muslim family incurred fatal injury in a fire that consumed their Colorado home. Denver authorities have opened investigations into the fire, citing evidence of potential arson. The Diol family, consisting of Djibril Diol, his wife, daughter, sister, and niece, were a vital part of the Denver…
By Fatimah SIlhan Omar has won her Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th district with 57% of the vote. After Rep. Omar’s high profile first term in Congress, she faced challenger Antone Melton Meaux in the Democratic primary. Melton Meaux, who is a first time political candidate, ran as a candidate “focused on the fifth,” and has called…
