Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world’s leading experts say
The genocide scholars cited, among other elements, Israel's attacks on Gaza's healthcare, aid, and educational sectorsThe world's leading association of genocide scholars has declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.A resolution passed by the...
Peace Feasts: A new connection for Muslim and Christian college students
Safiya Schaub, WMJ & Peace Catalyst International Marquette University senior Anna Buckstaff said she appreciates opportunities to meet Muslims and Christians who are interested in connecting around common core values. The Catholic from Palatine, Illinois, who...
US says visa applicants rejected due to Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’ can reapply
Most US visa applicants who were denied because of former President Donald Trump’s travel ban on 13 mostly Muslim-majority and African countries can seek new decisions or submit new applications, the State Department said on Monday. President Joe Biden...
The whitewashing of Arab Americans impacted by Covid-19 is a catastrophic public health issue, experts say
(CNN) Dr. Raed Al-Naser was on the front lines at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in San Diego when patients first started coming in with symptoms of Covid-19. "The hospital was packed and the ICU was at full capacity," the ICU pulmonologist told CNN. "And I saw a...
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance endorses Jill Underly for State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Jeffrey Davis for Court of Appeals District 2 Judge
MSN & M.F Action Team The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance announced this week it is supporting Dr. Jill Underly for State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Judge Jeffrey Davis for the Court of Appeals District 2. The 2021 spring elections will be held...
Joe Biden nominates first Muslim as federal judge
US President Joe Biden officially announced on Tuesday the nomination of Zahid Quraishi to the US District Court of New Jersey and, if confirmed by the Senate, he will be the first Muslim American to serve as a federal district judge. Mr Biden's first 11...
‘Shame on us’ if the suffering of Syrians continues, Blinken tells UN
Screengrab NEW YORK: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday asked the UN Security Council how it is possible “that we can’t find in our hearts the common humanity to actually do something” to ease the suffering of Syrians. “This is our...
What science teaches about engaging across political divides
Philip Chard & Interfaith Milwaukee “What should we do when we are face to face with someone who sees the world very differently?” asked psychotherapist Philip Chard during the kick-off session to the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee’s annual...
In Wake Of Boulder Shooting, Extremism Expert Sees Targeting Of Muslim Americans – Again
ADAM RAYES / KUNC At least one extremism expert is sounding the alarm about far-right actors using the mass shooting at a Boulder King Soopers to sow division and propagate misinformation. Eric Ward, executive director of Western States Center, which...
Tala Shihab: As a Muslim woman, I feel free from social pressures
Muslim women believe that everything is created with beauty. In honor of Women’s History Month, I would like to mention that I am a Muslim woman. I’m genuinely curious. What is the first thought that popped into your head? Maybe that my furthest point of...
