| Op-Eds by the American Islamic Congress |
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The Tab: “Indifference to Bigotry” - Jan. 10, 2008
'Muslims Suck' stickers remained up in a public square in liberal Brookline, Massachusetts, for months – suggesting disturbing public apathy.
The Boston Globe / Herald Tribune: “The Spirit of Eid Al-Adha” - Dec. 20, 2007
In the wake of a string of suicide bombings, Muslims should reclaim the holiday of Eid Al-Adha by celebrating its unequivocal rejection of human sacrifice.
The Wall Street Journal: “A Plight in Tunisia” - Aug. 23, 2007
The story of how a Tunisian lawyer - jailed for the Kafka-esque “crime” of criticizing Tunisian jails - was freed thanks to a grassroots global campaign.
The Baltimore Sun: “Mauritania’s Desert Spring” - May 18, 2007
The North African country of Mauritania has undergone a remarkable peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy, offering a model for Mideast reform.
Los Angeles Times: “A Sad Joke about Press Freedom” - Jan. 12, 2007
Moroccan authorities' crackdown on the groundbreaking magazine Nichane over a cover story on humor reveals the fragility of recent reforms.
International Herald Tribune: “Jailed for Blogging” - Dec. 27, 2006
The inside story on the plight of Kareem Amer, the first Egyptian to be jailed for writing on his weblog.
Misbah Al-Hurriyyah: “Persuasion: the Alternative to Violence” - Feb. 10, 2006
Persuading with words - not through violent demonstrations and attacks - is the only way to respond to controversial Danish cartoons.
The New York Times: “Iraq’s Silenced Majority” - May 23, 2003
A call to end the sidelining of women as Iraqi society attempts to rebuild after war.
Boston Globe: “A Better World In Memory of Daniel Pearl” - Feb. 23, 2003
An encounter with the shocking snuff film of Daniel Pearl inspires an interfaith memorial vigil for the slain journalist as well as a call for understanding.
The New Republic: “The Fire Last Time” - Feb. 10, 2003
A memoir of the failed 1991 uprising against Saddam Hussein by one of the few female participants recalls the remarkable scene of Iraq liberated for a week.
Boston Globe: “US Voices Needed to Aid Arab Reformer ” - Jan. 9, 2003
The release of an Egyptian Muslim imprisoned for merely speaking out in defense of civil society represents a small victory in the struggle for human rights.
USA Today: “Iraqi people yearn to taste freedom again” - Jan. 3, 2003
A call for ending the war in Iraq inspired by personal encounters with repression and brutality.
Boston Globe: “Freeing Muslim Women from Suffering” - Nov. 28, 2002
Fasting during Ramadan inspires lessons in appreciating what is often taken for granted, from food to personal freedom.
Wall Street Journal: “America’s Debt to Iraq” - Sep. 10, 2002
A reminder that in 1991 American leaders promised Iraqis they would help a popular liberation movement, only to renege once that movement actually began.
Hartford Courant: "Dancing inside the Circle" - Jul. 5, 2002
A dance party on the beach in Connecticut prompts thoughts on Muslim identity in the post-9/11 America.
Hartford Courant: “Accepting Contradictions to Survive” - Mar. 17, 2002
Political repression and censorship underlie many of the contradictions in public attitudes on America.
Sacramento Bee: “Hijab Lessons” - Jan. 21, 2002
Wearing hijab in America leads to a special appreciation for freedom and interfaith understanding.
The Boston Globe: "A new agenda for American Muslims" - Jan. 16, 2002
The September 11 terror attacks prompt a reflection on Muslim-American identity and a call for responsible civic leadership.
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