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By The Rev. Connie Regener, Columnist
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I’ve been reflecting lately on the state of the Earth: polar bears endangered, glaciers melting, the decline of salmon fishing. It was the perfect excuse to justify a summer vacation in Alaska – so I could experience these things before they disappeared forever. |
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By Asma Men, Guest Writer
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In May, my supervisor forwarded me an application for the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s 2nd annual National Young Leaders Summit in the nation’s capital. Initially, I was not ecstatic about applying, but how am I to refuse my supervisor? She signs my time sheets! I applied and Alhamdulillah, I was chosen along with 24 other delegates from across the nation whom I’ve never met before, but shared similar interests. |
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By Nadia Hijab, Guest Columnist
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There was a deliciously ironic juxtaposition of articles in the July 19-20 weekend edition of The International Herald Tribune. On the front page, an article about the Muslim woman from Morocco who was denied French citizenship because she wore the niqab (a veil that reveals only the eyes). |
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By Lawrence Swaim, Columnist
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There is an ugly specter haunting this 2008 election, the specter of Islamophobia. Both candidates have so far refused to visit Muslim organizations, but haven’t hesitated to visit Christian and Jewish groups. The message is clear: Muslims are outsiders, beyond the pale, perhaps exotic and even interesting in certain ways, but also dangerous, because being seen with them could have unpredictable political results. In electoral terms, American Muslims are the new untouchables. |
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