The events of the past couple weeks have confirmed something we Arabs and Muslims have known for some time: America is still clueless about Islam. […]

I wish I could talk about all of you. I wish I knew your names by heart. I wish your stories never ended this soon, […]

Whoever coined the term “Ignorance is bliss” is an absolute idiot. Ignorance is not bliss. In fact, ignorance leads to misunderstanding. Misunderstanding leads to fear. […]

We all remember Hans Christian Andersen’s short tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” the story about two weavers who promise an emperor a new suit of […]

I’d like to believe I’m your typical activist. I feel some type of way about a certain issue, and, of course, I voice my opinion […]

Have you ever completed an exam, standardized test, or assignment and wondered whether the grade you received truly reflected the hard work you put in? […]

It is hard for me to see Ferguson through anything other than Palestinian eyes. The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown, as he was unarmed and […]

*This post was inspired by BlackGirlDangerous which everyone should take a second to check out. In light of recent events, I have decided to start blogging […]

Is the show Tyrant racist? Some will say yes, and some may not. I’m in the camp that says it is not… [Pause for Arab […]

My fellow readers, I am very excited for the newest actions that will be taking place from the Israeli Defense Forces. Released in a statement […]

For many, following all the ins and outs of the Israeli-Palestinian saga can be confusing.  Hamas did that, the Israeli army did that.  They started […]

If you’ve been observing, following, and analyzing Israel, especially in its current offensive in Gaza, you might be asking a central question: What exactly is […]

*Dalia Elnajjar is a 20-year-old Palestinian living in Gaza I think I lost it. I can’t take it anymore. I can’t handle this situation. I’m […]

Dear Jon, I, like many Americans, watch you just about every day.  You’re welcome.  I’m not sure if you know this, and I’m not sure […]

Israel, Don’t you see what is going on?  I won. It’s over. There are protests around the world, all in support of me.  None for […]

(The following is taken from my conversation with my friend Amaney, who is living in Western Gaza. These are her words, which I felt compelled […]

Over the past couple of weeks, many of us Palestinians have been incessantly writing, posting, tweeting, and commenting about Palestine, Israel, and Gaza.  I have […]

Last weekend, I ventured back to my hometown of Flint, Michigan and attended the annual Mid-East Festival hosted by Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic […]