By sarahmohrThe memory of the Republican party’s claim that the 2020 election results were fraudulent are vivid to most people right now. The January 6th insurrection seemed to many like as low as the Republicans, white supremacists, xenophobes, and racists were going to sink, but in the wake of the failed coup, they immediately took a…
By MG StaffIn this TED Talk, Harvard Professor Lawrence Lessig discusses how money has corrupted democracy and our government, creating a system of inequality where only 0.02% of the U.S. population is represented by the so-called representative government. According to Lessig, this flawed system must be repaired before we can ever even adequately begin to address the…
By Humeira Kazmi“Knowledge is not wisdom, but it is a prerequisite for wisdom – and that’s one thing the digital revolution hasn’t changed,” wrote William Poundstone, author of “Head in the Cloud: The Power of Knowledge in the Age of Google.” In other words, Google searches will give you answers to your questions, but not the wisdom…
By manalmoazzamIn this video, 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and co-founder of the Libyan partner of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) organization, Hajer Shareif, gives a compelling talk on the importance of navigating the choppy waters of politics and political discourse. In this charming yet thought-provoking seminar, Hajer uses a simple analogy…
By MG StaffOn the 4th of August, 2019, Kashmir went dark. The already heavily-militarized region was over-run with troops from the Indian Army, as the Indian government scrapped Article 370, a part of the Indian constitution that allowed the region of Jammu and Kashmir (a historically disputed area between India and Pakistan) to have a separate constitution,…
By Iram HasanThis article was originally published in Visible Magazine (June 20, 2019). As the nation gears up for the upcoming Democratic candidate debate, one thing that almost certainly won’t be on the agenda is the party’s treatment of its loyal Muslim members, like me. Like many in my community, I have been fiercely loyal to the Democratic…
By Noor MasrOn June 17th, 2019, Egypt’s first democratically-elected president, Mohamed Morsi, died. Or rather, was murdered. Mohammad Morsi took office as Egypt’s elected president in 2012, following the resignation of former President Hosni Mubarak. When Morsi took power, Egypt had been in dire need for justice and democracy. Morsi’s democratic election proved hopeful. Despite that,…
By vanessaelshamyI’ll be the first to admit it – I’ve caught myself saying things like, “I just want to leave the U.S. already,” or “I want to move back to Sweden;I’m over this,” a lot lately. Seems awfully soon for someone who just became a U.S. citizen less than five years ago, I know, but living…
By Noha AlgahimiA full timeline of the Russian Investigation In June of 2016, The Washington Post broke a story detailing the first public element of an operation a year in the making. The Democratic National Committee had been hacked. And Russian intelligence was the undeniable culprit. Slowly but surely, the following year offered up a growing list of…
By The EditorsIt’s Election Day, people! That means long lines, heavy caffeine-intake to survive said lines, and a heavy dose of humor required if you’re going to make it through the day with a shred of sanity. And you know that your friends at the MuslimGirl HQ wouldn’t leave you hanging, so here’s a round-up of the…
By Nada MousaBy the end of the work day on Thursday, Minnesota State Representative Ilhan Omar, inspiring many, placed her bid for a seat in Congress. This announcement comes as powerful step forward for all minorities; particularly Muslims, immigrants, and women of color. Ilhan Omar has been a shining beacon of hope for minorities across the spectrum…
By Sahra MaganWill democracy and the rule of law remain under Erdogan’s rescued government? The government of President Recep Erdogan has already experienced a remarkable resurgence in power and control over Turkey merely days after Friday’s failed coup. Less than a week ago, the world watched as a faction of the Turkish army blockaded the Bosphorus Bridge, and declared…
