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Honouring those who honour the spirit of humanity

Written by James Zogby
Sunday, 18 April 2010 06:28
This week, the Arab American Institute (AAI) hosts its annual Khalil Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” Awards Dinner in Washington, DC. This year’s event also marks the 25th anniversary of the AAI, but, as in past years, the spotlight will not be on the in [ … ]
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Young Muslims in US Seek Homegrown Imams

Written by Vidushi Sinha
Saturday, 17 April 2010 02:06
The Muslim population in the United States is growing, and so is its need for spiritual guidance. A new generation American Muslims is demanding more from local mosques than they can always provide.
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'A Country Called Amreeka,' by Alia Malek

Written by Dave Eggers*
Saturday, 17 April 2010 01:59
If you were an author who had just written a book about the history of Arabs in America, a book about how deeply woven into the fabric of this country Arab Americans are - and how they love this country as much as anyone can and simply want to be c [ … ]
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Arab-American Census Activists Say 'Check It Right'

Written by Carrie Kahn
Wednesday, 31 March 2010 06:38
Like many minority groups, Arab-Americans are conflicted over how to respond to the U.S. Census. Fear of profiling has made many Arabs reluctant to even fill out the form. And then, there's the question of race: Should they check "white," as many hav [ … ]
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American Muslim finds obstacles in quest to become an imam

Written by Michelle Boorstein- Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, 31 March 2010 00:00
If there were a prototype for an American-style imam, Adeel Zeb might be it. In Koran study groups, the 28-year-old volunteer chaplain at American University weaves in references to U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) and comedian Dave Chappelle (bo [ … ]
Last Updated on Thursday, 01 April 2010 04:56
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CAIR Seeks Info on Militia Threats to Muslim Groups

Written by News
Sunday, 28 March 2010 04:45
A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization called on federal law enforcement authorities to release more information about possible threats of violence against American Muslims by a militia group raided this weekend in s [ … ]
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US mosque firebomber gets 15 year sentence

Written by News
Sunday, 28 March 2010 04:31
WASHINGTON - A US man who pleaded guilty to firebombing a Tennessee mosque and daubing swastikas on part of the Muslim religious facility has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison.
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Muslim Homeland Security Group Commends LA Sheriff for Supporting Engagement with American Muslims

Written by CAIR
Thursday, 18 March 2010 06:47
The Muslim American Homeland Security Congress (MAHSC) today commended Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca for his courageous and principled stand in support of mainstream American Muslims and their organizations, and for his rejection of attempts to [ … ]
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American Muslim Group IMAN Reaches Out, Breaks Down Stereotypes

Written by Nico Colombant *
Monday, 15 March 2010 05:51
A Muslim American group in the Midwestern city of Chicago is trying to break down stereotypes and improve Islam's image through a holistic model of community service.
Last Updated on Friday, 19 March 2010 06:54
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2010 Census Forms Set to Arrive in 120 Million Mailboxes Across Nation

Written by Watan
Monday, 15 March 2010 00:59
2010 Census forms will arrive this week in 120 million mailboxes between March 15-17 ― continuing the constitutionally mandated, once-a-decade population count and civic ceremony that dates back to 1790.
Last Updated on Monday, 15 March 2010 23:22
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Arab Spring takes toll on tourism in Jordan Pro-democracy revolts across the Arab world are taking their toll on tourism in cash-strapped Jordan, where revenues from the key source of hard currency earnings have dropped by 16 percent ...	Learn Coexistence from Muslims: UK Bishop A UK bishop urged Christians to learn coexistence from the Muslim minority in British cities where a rich diversity of immigrant communities that exceeds the number of Christian exist, the ... News
Arab American Forum Marred by Discord Over Song “Oh my homeland, when will I see you free… When the land is watered with the blood of martyrs and the brave… And all the people shout: Freedom to ... Davin Hutchins*	Young Mechanics in Gaza dream of joining world's Formula race Happiness appeared on the face of the 20-year old Gaza young man Osama Othmani as he switched on the engine of a racing car he made with his colleague with ... Hamada Hattab, Osama Radi
Jailed rape victim in UAE sues consulate A QUEENSLAND woman who was jailed in the United Arab Emirates claims she was not properly advised by an Australian consular official after she said that she had been drugged an... Sophie Elsworth	Occupation's 44th year: A Doctor's Visit to Gaza At the Erez Checkpoint, as I was standing in front of the concrete walls and the enormous iron doors that exemplify the severe blockade policy imposed on the people of ... Dr. Rafik Masalha

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An Illegal and Counterproductive Assassination YASIR QADHI ANWAR AL-AWLAKI, the Yemeni-American cleric who was killed Friday in a C.I.A. drone attack in Yemen, appears to be the first United States citizen that our government has publicly targeted for ...	Netanyahu's Lie: "I Already Gave at the Office" James Zogby Back when I was in Catholic elementary school and in the Boy Scouts, we would often be enlisted to participate in fund-raising drives that had us going door-to-door in our ...
Hopes and Fears Ten Years After Hesham Hassaballa I was a bit sleepy as I walked into the resident physician lounge. I was just finishing up my overnight duties, and I was preparing to discuss the patients with ...	Let’s Cancel 9/11 Tom Engelhardt Let’s bag it. I’m talking about the tenth anniversary ceremonies for 9/11, and everything that goes with them: the solemn reading of the names of the ...
For the Love of Israel: Congresswoman’s Misguided War on the UN Ramzy Baroud From an Israeli point of view, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is the ideal American politician. Although many in the US government aspire to her level of commitment to Israel, few can ...	US Republicans drift to the right Dr James J Zogby The contest has begun to determine who will be the Republican candidate to square off against President Obama in 2012 national ...

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