By As the stakes are raised in the current locking of horns between the U.S. and Iran, a narrative that is often left off the presses is how American interference is the catalyst that brought us to this point. Recently, we saw multiple decades of American military interference in Iraq culminate in an embassy attack a few…
By A few days ago, protestors stormed a U.S. Embassy in Iraq, and pundits exploded in a united chorus of outrage. The US military insisted that anyone who attempted to continue attacks on the embassy would “run into a buzzsaw,” whilst President Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham insisted via statements on Twitter that he would not allow…
By aminaradwanThis one goes out to all the “Wallah Bros,” and those who constantly undermine the abuse faced by women. Before I begin to write, I would like to bring attention and recognition to the fact that the issues I am discussing in this article occur throughout the world. Several countries exploit and perform illegal sexual…
By vanessaelshamySocial media is such a prevalent part of today’s society, even in war-torn places such as Iraq, but the type of photos and overall content you post in places like that still matters. To be completely frank, women especially have to watch their backs whenever they post something, making sure it isn’t “too provocative” or…
By ShannonOne of the most difficult things about being a convert to any faith is telling the people in your life about that decision. Personally, I waited a very long time before letting my friends and family know. If I had a time machine, I’d go back and wait even longer. My decision to full on…
By AmaniTonight I had the privilege of attending a talk by the courageous James J. Yee. Yee is a convert to Islam and a former US Army chaplain, his primary ministering taking place in Guantanamo Bay. Upon witnessing the atrocities being committed against Muslim detainees, Yee voiced his objections against the unjustified government actions. Soon after,…
