By Zainab KhanIt has been a tumultuous week for U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who was voted off the Foreign Affairs Committee by the GOP. Making good on the political grudge they’ve vocally held against Omar since the last term, Republicans reignited years-old attacks accusing the Congresswoman of being anti-Semitic because of her political criticism of Israel. With…
By Fatimah SMuslimGirl had the chance to speak with Ruwa Romman, who recently won her 2022 election bid for Georgia State Legislature, making her the first Muslim woman and Palestinian to be elected in Georgia. Muslim Girl: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What inspired you to run for public office? Ruwa Romman: My name is…
By Mariam TanvirA worldwide pandemic, an American election causing so much rage, and racial issues in an uproar. As if that wasn’t enough for the world to handle, relationships were also put to the test. Friendships were on the line because it wasn’t just politics coming in between people. It was values and morals. It was a…
By Lana M. WaheedFrom socially and economically, to all things politics, our world is going through a number of revolutions at the moment. It feels as though we are firmly knocking at doors of change, and that’s probably for the best. What’s astounding, however is that a number of entities, be it media or otherwise, are struggling to…
By Saadia Akhtar & Frances VernerWhen Rep. Rashida Tlaib booed Hillary Clinton at an event for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, the reactions were swift and, as has become the norm in U.S. politics, divisive. Rep. Tlaib followed up by stating, “You all know I can’t be quiet. No, we’re going to boo,” in response to Hilary Clinton’s negative comments about…
By imaanasimDisclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the writer. On Friday the 29th of November, London Bridge faced yet again another terrorist attack. Two people died, and three others were injured. The terrorist was said to be holding a knife that he used to stab victims with. He had a fake suicide…
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 A Concerned US CitizenDisclaimer: The views expressed here are strictly those of the writer. The US regime has claimed that Iran attacked a tanker, the Kokura Courageous, with a mine, even producing video of people they claim are Iranian removing a mine from the tanker. This is in contradiction to the reports from eyewitnesses. “We received reports that…
By imaanasimWe’ve all been in that situation where, amidst a discussion about world issues, someone has said to us, “Oh, I’m not into politics.” What I’ve never understood is how someone can simply not be “into” politics. No one is asking you to like politics, because let’s face it, who does especially considering the trainwreck it…
By fazilanaeemiSafiya Wazir is a mother, daughter, wife, refugee, and recently, she has added “politician” to the list. Wazir beat out longtime Republican Dennis Soucy, who stooped to the racist lows typically associated with President Trump during the election. But she did not let that bother her. Wazir, who was pregnant with her third child at the…
By Nena BeechamBlack History stretches across time, space, and disciple. Everywhere from the arts, film, and pop culture, to politics, activism, and education, Black women and men around the world have made, and continue to make history. Although there are many ways to celebrate Black History, nothing compares to hitting the books. Black History has been captured…
By Saniya H.AliRahaf Al Qunun: When she first made news, we saw in her as a teen burdened by patriarchy, in the clutches of a possible death penalty, and shackled by constitutional laws. Her story resonated with women who have battled patriarchy and felt suffocated in being told what to do. Scratching beyond her narrative, in this…
By AmaniAnother day, another trending hashtag of a white male public figure with a resurfaced past as shitty as his combover. In the controversy surrounding Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, we are conveniently reminded that white men in the Democratic Party are not immune to the privileges of casual racism. It’s been a whole day since an…
By Nena BeechamRep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) has occupied headlines after issuing an unwavering call for the impeachment of President Trump. Speaking to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters after her historic swearing-in, the freshman lawmaker relayed a conversation with her son in which she boldly claimed that “We’re going to impeach the motherf***er!” After her comments, the room…
By Zeina JhaishIt is 2019, and because of the historical discrimination and oppression faced by minorities throughout the ages, we can all say that representation matters. We need to ensure that minorities from all intersections are fairly represented, in every arena. All of us are fighting for a voice, for a right to agency in the places we…
