Ramadan around the world – in pictures
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, featuring celebrations, prayers, pre-dawn breakfasts and post-sundown meals, began at sunrise in the Middle East and a day later in much of Asia. In the Muslim lunar calendar, months begin only when the new moon is...
Candidates for Milwaukee’s 3rd Aldermanic District participate in first public forum
Photos by Cherrie Hanson Milwaukee's 3rd Aldermanic District candidate forum at Zao MKE Church in Milwaukee. From left to right, moderator James Causey, award-winning journalist with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and PBS' Black Nouveau, Josh Anderson,...
Hind Rajab: The Anne Frank of Gaza’s genocide
(RNS) — A year ago, a 6-year-old girl named Hind Rajab sat in a car surrounded by the bodies of her family members, trapped in the wreckage of an Israeli strike in Gaza. For hours, she pleaded for help over the phone, her tiny voice carrying both the...
America and the Humor from Hell: The Dark Side of Politics and Power
Politics is always a game of pretension. Politicians remind us of inherent lies, deception, embedded greed, and mastery of persuasive propaganda to voters, promising to do good for fellow citizens if chosen for leadership.They possess an irresistible...
Milwaukee organizers continue morning banner drops for Palestine
Photos by Cherrie Hanson Volunteers from multiple grassroots organizations in the Greater Milwaukee area drop protest banners every week at a high traffic location on Lincoln Memorial Drive. Activists in Milwaukee have fervently committed themselves to...
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...
