Western accounts have discounted this emphasis that the Qur’an clearly has on peace-building, peace-making, striving against violent conflict.
Why Martin Luther King, Jr., would Support Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, at 29, has become a lightning rod. She was recruited to run against a corporate Democrat by activists of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which has become a significant caucus within the Democratic Party. Her advocacy of a higher marginal tax rate (no, she […]
The Stupidity of Evil: Teens Shouting ‘Build that Wall’ at Native American Vet
How stupid do you have to be to chant “build the wall” at a Native American whose people were here at least 13,000 years ago
GOP Rep. Seeks to Block Tlaib Palestine Congressional Delegation
Babin votes with Trump so often he might as well be Trump.
Top 6 Things Wrong with Trump denying Pelosi Gov’t Transport
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Trump’s petty cancellation of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s trip on military transport to Brussels and Afghanistan was clearly his revenge for her cancellation of his State of the Union message until he ends the shutdown of the government. Here are the top 5 things wrong with this step: […]
No, US Troop Deaths in Syria don’t Contradict Defeat of ISIL
And Stop Playing Politics with the Lives of Military Personnel
Stateless Palestinians Seek Full State Membership at UN, Defying Trump & Netanyahu
That the Palestinian leadership is going ahead with the application, moreover, shows the depths of their despair
Thanks to our Generous Supporters
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My “Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash of Empires” now a Bold Type Book
And just a reminder: The New York Times Book Review has a glowing review of my new book