“Man Up” – On Art and Masculinity in London

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Zakia Uddin examines the issue of defining a “universal man” , and what it really means to “man up”.

19 People Who Think Obama Was Sworn In On a Koran

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The hilarious persistence of a right-wing delusion.

In 2013, My Jihad Is … ?

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My Jihad is a great attempt at taking this central concept of Islam back from the violent nutjobs.

Muslim and Agnostic Collide over Daughter’s Wish for Christmas Lights

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Father pleads his case for Christmas lights, despite raising his children as Muslim

Why Do Men Have a Hard Time Handing Things Over To God?

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If pride truly cometh before the fall then we need a strong harness and a good helmet.

Anger of Muslims, Part 2: Making Sense in 3D

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The violence in the Middle East makes sense when viewed from sufficient perspectives.

Why Do We Still Circumcise Boys?

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Whether childhood circumcision is acceptable or not is an ethical question, not a medical one. Chuck Ross asks, why did we ever circumcise boys?

Former Skinhead From ‘Life After Hate’ Offers Insight Into Sikh Temple Shooting

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A stunning video from ormer Skinhead Arno Michaelis speaks about the Sikh Temple shooting, the origins of hate, and how we all can look inside ourselves to learn how to break free from hate.

German Courts Rule to Ban Circumcision

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Germany rules to make religious circumcision of children illegal.

The Robbery Ended in a Handshake

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Originally titled, “Anyone Who Hates Muslims Should Watch This.”

Hoodies, Hijab and Homicide

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32 year-old mother Shaima Alawadi, beaten with a tire iron in her San Diego home, died today. A note in her home read, “Go back to your country, terrorist.”

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Tornadoes are scary, your brain could be sleeping, and the Royal Wedding guests won’t have any fun.

Guestpost #22: Farrah Khan – Ten things I’ve learned from being raised a Muslim

Farrah Khan is my roommate, my good friend, and someone I deeply admire. She lives what she believes…not many people can say that. Also, she is dating my other good friend Chris and forces him to follow his dreams. Farrah works for http://www.cape.ca/, and is a critical force in the Canadian environmental movement. A lot [...]

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Happy

Happiness leads to a longer life, Mike Huckabee is crazy, and Jon Stewart isn’t.

Missing Malcolm X

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The 46th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, passed unnoticed by the mainstream press.

Topless Chicks Against Terrorism

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What’s the best way to keep Islamic extremists from entering your country? One Danish politician’s answer: boobs.