Sudan’s war economy: How hunger, gold and smuggling routes fuel an escalating crisis
A displaced woman from el-Fasher carries water at a camp in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan, after fleeing clashes involving the Rapid Support Forces, on 15 November 2025 (Mohamed Jamal/Reuters)On 8 December, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized...
Signs Of Allah Everywhere We Turn – An Invitation To Reflect
Imagine stepping out onto your balcony, whether it overlooks a bustling cityscape or a quiet suburban street. The world is alive with its own rhythm—the soft rustle of leaves in the breeze, the distant hum of traffic, and the chirping of birds as they...
Racial Disparities Within the American Muslim Community
The American Muslim community is a microcosm of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. In the U.S., Muslims include people from African American, South Asian, Arab, Southeast Asian, and White backgrounds, among others. Even though this diversity is a...
Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine looks beyond the ceasefire
Photos by Mouna Rashid Hundreds attend a Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine gathering at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee Sunday, Jan. 19, the first day of a ceasefire in Gaza. “Let the ceasefire be the first step towards the end of Israel's...
FDA Ends Decades of Controversy with Ban on Cancer-Linked Red Dye No. 3 in Foods and Drugs
Dr. Jerold Mande The FDA’s decision stems from a 2022 petition by organizations such as the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and the Environmental Working Group. Dr. Jerold Mande, a Harvard University adjunct professor of...
Under Trump, Taxpayers Will Continue to Foot the Bill for Israel’s War Crimes
This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important articles like these, sign up to receive the latest updates from TomDispatch.com.In recent weeks, political soothsayers have speculated about a wide variety of odious new...
Madison-based Palestine Partners supports women and youth in the West Bank
People in Masafer Yatta planting olive trees as part of the Madison-Masafer Yatta olive grove project. Connecting with groups overseas, Madison-based Palestine Partners is committed to supporting women and youth in the West Bank. Led by Cassandra Dixon,...
Martin Luther King Jr would have called it a genocide, too
Civil rights leader Reverend Martin Luther King Jr, centre, marches against the war on Vietnam during a demonstration in New York, on 16 March 1967 (AFP)Reverand Martin Luther King Jr was a radical of his time.In his opposition to the immoral US war on...
The Forgotten Legacy of Muslim Women Philanthropists: From Khadija to Modern Day
While today we discuss the importance of Muslim women achieving financial independence to give back to their communities, we must remember that we come from a legacy of powerful female philanthropists who shaped the very foundations of Islamic...
Survey of Wisconsin Muslims shows growing concern about U.S. foreign policy
Graphics courtesy of Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance The second annual Wisconsin Muslims Survey reveals a change in top issues of Wisconsin Muslims voterssince 2023. The second annual Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance’s Wisconsin Muslim Survey reveals state...
