I have recently started up reading more about right wing ideology and watching related YouTube clips because I am genuinely interested to learn not just the present political context but also the historic context that got us where we are. My research is a working progress and I do not […]
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Hearts & Minds in Sri Lanka
Another cowardly attack by Muslim terrorists, this time on a holy site and during a holy period; this is truly disgusting beyond expression but no longer surprising. It is also a reminder of the global reach of terrorism and the need to uproot this ideology altogether not only via security […]
Read MoreThe hijab ruling is a ban on Muslim women (Commentary)
I am always drawn to articles pertaining to religious freedoms because they do have a direct correlation with the questions of Immigration/Integration topics I feel passionate about. It is also the fact that I myself was raised as a Muslim and do have some may brand as unorthodox views in this […]
Read MoreMuslim Women on Westminster Bridge in Solidarity with Victims of London Attack (Commentary)
While I do appreciate the stand made by these women on Westminster Bridge in solidarity against extremism the image in my view diverts attention from the main worthy/noble motive of this act by raising other questions/observations; It certainly would have been better had this stand come sooner post the attack. The […]
Read MoreDonald Trump's travel ban on Muslim countries (Commentary)
Here are some of the problems with this approach; Banning people simply on the basis of country/religion violates multiple international laws/conventions including the Geneva Convention on refugees as well as human rights law that forbids discrimination on basis of religion or nationality. Justifying the ban on the basis of addressing […]
Read MoreNon Muslim Americans wear hijab in solidarity for World Hijab Day (Commentary)
How Traditional is the Hijab & Niqab in Middle East Here is my problem when I see titles/images like this; they seem to suggest that the Hijab & Niqab are part-and-parcel of the entire Middle Eastern Muslim society tradition. Well I can tell you this is not strictly true. As someone […]
Read MoreAnother “Heyday” for Theresa May When Racism/Bigotry come into Play (updated)
This post is going to be short and sweet, for a change. Today came yet another glaring indication of where loyalties lie of Theresa May and I would say a big chunk of her team. When Trump made these silly retweets viewed as offensive to Muslims – related article below […]
Read MoreReflections from Jerusalem & A Hope for a Brighter Future
I came across this article; Where the Gods Live by the Austrian journalist Tessa Szyszkowitz which provides a very interesting insight – among the many out there – about life in Jerusalem, and decided to share it as a follow up to a recent post I made with the link […]
Read MoreSally Yates (former US Deputy Attorney General) in her own words
Quite a revealing interview with someone of extraordinary/impeccable integrity/career, talking about her experience dealing with the Trump administration during the General Flynn saga; a completely different overview from the one presented by the White House. I guess as many who have preceded/followed her being fired by Trump/administration is a mark […]
Read MoreRacism is Alive & Kicking
Here’s a thought; With the rise of the Ultra-right “ulraPolitik” in the West clearly manifested by the election of Donald Trump in the White House, Racism has again become an area of concern. It used to be the case in the not-so-distant past that Western societies prided themselves for being […]
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