Politics
“Healthcare, Yes or No?”
So, my friends, what were we thinking? Did we really think that extending health care coverage to all Americans would be easy?
Imam El-Amin Upbeat After Loss in Detroit City Council Primary
Detroit–August 5–Imam El-Amin of the Muslim Unity Center appears largely unfazed by the setback of not winning the primary for the Detroit City Council.
Convincing the Soul of the Muslim world: A New Drive for ‘Common Sense’
It has taken a long bloody history to convince many parts of humanity that it is only through constructive engagements and integrated efforts– and not through wars, conflicts and exploiting others – that a win-win situation is possible in human affairs.
The CIOGC Trip to the Illinois Capitol: The Senate Floor
This day I was blessed and allowed the privilege of shadowing a senator and being a page on Muslim Action Day.
Modern DC Corruption … from “the select few”
Only occasionally – and usually only because someone high up stumbles – do we get a glimpse of just how pervasive the corruption has become.
Tick Tock Tick Tock
A Muslim young man explores the world of politics.
TX Muslim Candidate!
As such a M J Khan win in November 2009 elections, will not be merely a personal triumph, but a landmark occasion for all the smaller communities of Houston, where they will proudly see someone most competent from diverse communes, making tough decisions for the betterment of all the Houstonians.
Iran: Rafsanjani Poised to Outflank Supreme Leader Khamenei
Looking past their fiery rhetoric and apparent determination to cling to power using all available means, Iran’s hardliners are not a confident bunch.
Study: Iran Vote Suspect
A new analysis of voting figures in Iran’s disputed presidential election published Sunday found “irregularities” in the turnout and “highly implausible” swings to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
“Where’s My Vote?”
United by the common rallying cry composed of a mere three words, “Where’s my vote?”, enraged Iranian protestors hit the streets this past Saturday in a show of defiance against the reelection of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
In Iran Election, Tradition Competes With Web
TEHRAN, June 8 — Supporters of both leading candidates in this week’s Iranian presidential election flocked to mass rallies here Monday, and the gatherings underscored the differences between the tactics of the two camps.
President Obama’s Cairo 6/4/09 Speech – Transcript
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much. Good afternoon. I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be…
Saudi’s Miss Beautiful …Morals
RIYADH: Sukaina al-Zayer is an unlikely beauty queen hopeful. She covers her face and body in black robes and an Islamic veil, so no one can tell what she looks like. She also admits she’s a little on the plump side.
The Kuwaiti Quartet
Political crisis has marred the growth and development of Kuwait for the past few years as political upheaval has been the order of the day. The entire government has resigned no less than five times and the democratically elected parliament has been dissolved thrice in only a matter of years with the most recent dissolution coming just a few months ago.
New York’s Historic Candidacy of a Muslim for Comptroller
He said, “It is imperative in these challenging times that our community gets represented in the city politics, it is frustrating for all the Muslim population which is 600,000 strong–that they have nobody to champion their cause.”
Richardson City Council Elected First Muslim, Amir Omar
Muslim elected to Richardson TX city council
Roxana Saberi’s Release Bodes Well for U.S.-Iran Relations
The Obama administration, by engaging in diplomacy and sober statements of concern regarding Saberi, not only aided the process of her release, but likely set the stage for further improved relations between the United States and Iran.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib Fundraiser
Michigan’s only Muslim legislator, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-12th), is beginning to make preparations to defend her seat.
Ayodhya-Rhetoric: Politicians’ Blame Game
NEW DELHI: India has faced several elections since the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) on December 6, 1992. However, this is the first time that key politicians in the electoral race for Lok Sabha are blaming their rivals unabashedly for being responsible for the demolition…
