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CNN and the Muslim Women Next Door


Posted by diana on 29 Mar 2011 / 0 Comments
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Coming on the heels of a seemingly endless surge of anti-Muslim bigotry in the U.S., CNN picked the most opportune moment to air its special on Muslims, titled “Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door” with reporter Soledad O’Brien. After having been glued to the news in the last couple of weeks, following Rep. Peter King’s hearings […]

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Law & Order’s Lovesick Jihad Jane


Posted by diana on 24 Feb 2011 / 0 Comments
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The story of Colleen LaRose, an American citizen charged with terrorist-related crimes, made headlines last March as Americans were assured that yet another terrorist plot had been foiled. Colleen La Rose, infamously known as “Jihad Jane,” was pictured all over the news, described in most cases as a victim of brainwashing. Captivated by the fact […]

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Wishing Upon an Afghan Star


Posted by diana on 26 Jan 2011 / 0 Comments
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The images that Afghanistan conjures are usually ones that mirror front-page stories of newspapers around the world: armed Taliban crouching at the entry of a mountain cave, women in burqas, and images of public stonings are just a few that are constantly associated with the country. HBO is schedule to air a two-part documentary that […]

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A Far-Reaching Film Fest


Posted by diana on 22 Nov 2010 / 0 Comments
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In January of this year, philanthropist Leslie Sacks, human rights lawyer Catinca Tabacaru and a team of extraordinary women came together to create Women’s Voices Now, an organization based in New York whose aim is to “empower women and give voice to the struggle for civil, economic, and political rights.” This group of women has […]

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ABC’s Show About Biases Reveals its Own


Posted by diana on 15 Nov 2010 / 1 Comment
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ABC’s “What Would You Do?” creates controversial scenarios using actors, filming and then analyzing the resulting responses of bystanders to the situations unfolding before their eyes. Host John Quiñones stands by as people react to morally questionable situations by stepping in or backing out, catching them at the last moment to ask them to explain […]

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The Fourth Annual International Congress On Islamic Feminism


Posted by diana on 10 Nov 2010 / 0 Comments
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In late October, this year’s Fourth Annual International Congress on Islamic Feminism was held in Madrid, Spain. The conference encompassed Islamic feminism in Palestine, America, Malaysia, Iran, Indonesia and Pakistan, inviting speakers from various backgrounds to explain what it means to be an Islamic feminist and how this role has manifested itself in various cultural […]

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Funny or Far-Fetched? Ghada Abdel Aal’s I Want to Get Married


Posted by diana on 07 Oct 2010 / 0 Comments
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It reads as if the pages were lifted right from the script of Mad Men. Dozens of eager women primping and pinning every loose strand of hair into place, applying the last touch of lipstick, giving each other catty glares and then waiting, like sitting ducks, to be called upon by the handsome leading male […]

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A Poignant Poet: Anida Yoeu Ali and the 1700% Project


Posted by diana on 28 Sep 2010 / 0 Comments
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The headlines are hard to ignore: “Muslim Cabdriver Stabbed in New York Bias Attack;” “Vandalism at Madera mosque one of several incidents under investigation by Justice Department;” “Obama Weighs in as Plan to Burn Quran Sparks Debate.” These are just to name a few stories of hate that seem to be a part of the […]

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Using Laila ElBaradei as a Clear Smear


Posted by diana on 14 Sep 2010 / 0 Comments
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Egypt is gearing up for its presidential elections next year. As campaigns are off to a head start, so too is the mudslinging. The latest smear campaign is targeted at opposition leader and potential presidential candidate, Mohamed ElBaradei. However, instead of maligning ElBaradei himself, the smear campaign dishes out its unscrupulous attack on Laila ElBaradei, […]

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Striking the Wrong Note: Melody TV’s Sexist Ads


Posted by diana on 08 Sep 2010 / 0 Comments
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Egyptian satellite TV station Melody has struck the wrong chord with audiences. The station, based out of Cairo, is famous for its MTV-like youth appeal. The network of five channels (including an English-only channel) broadcasts a variety of pop culture, youth culture, and music videos. Their ongoing promotional campaigns, however successful, are leaving a bad […]

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