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Remembering Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was a true American progressive whose life, teachings, and writings will continue to inspire generations. On matters of war and peace, he was absolute. When he spoke

Saudi Arabia vs. The Houthis

The senseless war in Saada waged by the Saudi government was thus meant to send an unmistakable warning to any in the Kingdom who might espouse similar beliefs or demands

The Supreme Court’s Partisanship

Over the past several decades, the American Right has assembled such an array of political weaponry – ranging from a vast propaganda apparatus that defines 'reality' for tens of millions

What’s Wrong with US Intel Agencies

Previous CIA failures regarding the unanticipated decline and fall of the Soviet Union, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the run-up to the Iraq War demonstrate a $75

It’s Not a New Turkey, It’s The Right Time

Turkey will find a very receptive audience among Arabs and Muslims all over the world who are desperate for a powerful and sensible leadership to defend and champion their causes.

Obama’s Secret Prisons

This process has become even more feared and hated in Afghanistan than coalition airstrikes. The night raids and detentions, little known or understood outside of these Pashtun villages, are slowly

Headlines from the region 29-1-2010

Morocco is a “sign of hope” in a troubled region whose role as stabilizer is valued by the European Union, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. “Morocco’s role in

Stop the politicisation of Islam in Switzerland

The year 2010 has started off as a difficult one for Muslim-European relations. Switzerland’s 29 November referendum banning the construction of minarets is still producing an outcry in the country

MB MP’s condemn execution of Iranian opposition.

The Muslim Brotherhood Parliamentary Bloc issued a statement criticizing the death sentences issued to 11 Iranians.

MB Parliamentary bloc calls on ruling regime to respect Court orders.

Abu Fagr has also used his blog Bedna Ne`ish (We Want to Live) to raise difficulties faced by Egypt 's Bedouin community. He is a member of the Democratic Front