It has long been thought that emotions are generated by the brain, that they are mental expressions that have their physiological effects within the body, felt as happiness, sadness, confidence, …
An Exclusive Insider’s Look at Ms. Marvel: Disney’s New Muslim Superhero
Credit: Marvel and Disney+ In recent years, The Walt Disney Corporation has been under scrutiny for their policies on diversity and inclusion. According to their new initiative, “Reimagine Tomorrow,” Disney …
My Child Has Wandered off the Straight Path
Editor’s note: The author of this article has chosen to write anonymously in order to protect the identity of their child. I’ll admit it. I used to be complacent. A …
Covering War in Ukraine, Media Bias Revealed
After President Vladimir Putin of Russia began what he called a “special military operation” on February 24 to “demilitarize and denazify Ukraine,” nonstop media coverage of the conflict immediately began. …
World Hijab Day: Modesty Is Not the Opposite of Freedom
Non-Muslims often use the word “oppressed” to describe Muslim women. It is such a ubiquitous term that you will find right-wing Islamophobes, left-wing social justice warriors, and average people applying …
Convicted Killers of Malcolm X Exonerated
The recent exoneration of 83-year-old Muhammad Aziz and the late Khalil Islam for the 1965 assassination of human rights icon Malcolm X is a 55 year long-delayed judicial affirmation of …
Voter Suppression: A Tool of Supremacists
Since the inception of the United States approximately 245 years ago, the exercise of the ballot has remained one of the most cherished rights and expressions of American citizenship. The …
Nazi Germany and Hindutva India: A Fascist Road to Ethnic Purity
In the summer of 2019, Tabrez Ansari, a 24-year-old Muslim man in the Jharkhand state of India, was accused of stealing a motorbike by a Hindu mob. Ansari was tied …
It Is Time to Begin a Process of Uniting and Healing
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed and continues to widen the gap between the rich and the poor in the United States. The economic fallout caused by lockdowns, social distancing, and …
Patriotism: ‘Last Refuge of Scoundrels’
Since the generation of the U.S. Founding Fathers, the identifying qualities of a Patriot have evolved. At the time of the American Revolution, a Patriot was generally considered anyone who …