The Natural Aristocracy: Thomas Jefferson’s letter to John Adams
Monticello, October 28, 1813 I agree with you that there is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talents. Formerly, bodily powers gave place among […]
“People against People” – The civil war in Syria – by Dr. Juergen Todenhoefer
Source: (Süddeutsche Zeitung, 3.Sept. 2012). (please excuse the language: ‘google translate’ is being used from the original German article. Better translation to follow, Inshallah). The Syrian civil war can be seen through from the outside only with difficulty, because it constantly changes its face. There were four phases so far. […]
American Muslims claim their place in global Islam
By Farha Tahir The Daily Star Twenty years ago, if you had asked American Muslims where they were from, many would probably have responded with the name of a far-off country, one they may have visited once. Now, it’s more likely that you’ll hear the names of American states as […]
Iran could strike US bases if Israel attacks: Hezbollah
Source: TOI BEIRUT: Iran could hit US bases in the Middle East in response to any Israeli strike on its nuclear facilities even if American forces played no role in the attack, the leader of Lebanon’s Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah said on Monday. “A decision has been taken to respond […]
9/11 Blood Drive – Muslims for Life 2012
Source: Muslims for Life Muslims for Life 2012 To honor the victims of 9/11 on its 11th anniversary, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA has launched the second annual “Muslims for […]
Republican Party’s Scaremongering against Sharia Law
Source: Tampa Bay Online By AHMED BEDIER, NADIA B. AHMAD On Tuesday, delegates to the Republican National Convention voted in support of the 60-page party platform that has been described […]
Minus Greek columns, Obama eyes future with convention speech
Source: TOI CHARLOTTE: The Greek columns may be banished and the “hope” and “change” signs gone, but President Barack Obama’s pitch to American voters at the Democratic National Convention this week will have echoes of his 2008 speech, when he cast himself as a visionary leader in touch with the […]
To Calm Israel, U.S. Offers Ways to Restrain Iran
With Israel openly debating whether to strike at Iran’s nuclear facilities in the coming months, the Obama administration is moving ahead with a range of steps short of war that it hopes will […]
Muslims look for mates in D.C. at annual speed-dating event
By Annys Shin, Monday, September 3, 1:04 AMThe Washington Post “Can you smell the perfume in this room?” Abdul Malik Kadir said to a guy in a gray suit standing […]
Muslims From Abroad Are Thriving in Catholic Colleges
By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA DAYTON, Ohio — Arriving from Kuwait to attend college here, Mai Alhamad wondered how Americans would receive a Muslim, especially one whose head scarf broadcasts her religious […]
Different Views: What role should faith play in government?
Religion and government must remain separate Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof: Isn’t that clear enough to the right wing evangelical Republican Party? No individual should be denied belief in whatever form of worship or lack of believing in organized […]
Obama’s Security Nightmare: Disintegration of Pakistan
Daily Times: The disintegration scenario —Lal Khan The dominant intelligentsia with its constricted outlook, shackled in the fetters of an obsolete and redundant capitalist ideology, is now the merchant of […]
‘I don’t want to be complicit’ if Israel attacks Iran
RT: The highest ranking officer in the United States military has announced that he is against American participation in any Israeli-led attack on Iran, even as pressure to destroy the Islamic Republic’s rumored nuclear program remain unrelieved. Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters in […]
Ontario finally getting a breast-milk bank
Source: Toronto Star Six years after it was first proposed for Ontario, a breast milk bank that could have saved dozens of vulnerable babies is still months away from completion. Vancouver has had a facility for more than three decades, and Calgary opened one in April after only 16 months […]
Romney tests Tampa momentum; Democrats hope to blunt it in Charlotte
Credit: CNN Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) — Mitt Romney departed Tampa, Florida, on Friday hoping to ride any momentum he had built up over the past week as he makes the final turn into the November election. Romney’s acceptance address won’t go down as often quoted but it got the […]
U.S. Seems Set to Brand Militant Group as ‘Terrorist’: Tensions to Rise between Pakistan and US
NY Times: Risking a new breach in relations with Pakistan, the Obama administration is leaning toward designating the Haqqani network, the insurgent group responsible for some of the most spectacular assaults on American bases inAfghanistan in recent years, as a terrorist organization. With a Congressional reporting deadline looming, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham […]
A Superstar Televangelist in Pakistan Divides, Then Repents: Did He?
NY times: THE audience erupted asAamir Liaquat Hussain, Pakistan’s premier televangelist, darted around the television studio, firing off questions about Islam. “How many gates are there to heaven?” he challenged. Children leapt from their seats, their mothers yelled answers, fathers strained forward, all hoping to catch the eye of Mr. […]
Romney Message Too Closely Tailored to White Men’
Source: Spiegel The front page of the left leaning Die Tageszeitung took aim at the Romney/Ryan Republican ticket on Thursday. Wither the Republicans? The party’s national convention this week has revealed a GOP that seems unconcerned about alienating minority voters. Despite poor economic data, German commentators on Thursday argue that […]