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IWD: To celebrate or to mark?

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Myriam Francois-Cerrah

On the 101st International Women’s Day – like many women, I’m faced with a mixed bag of emotions. I want to celebrate our achievements, our gains, our pioneers – but I’ve also just retur... Read More

A Politics of Possibility

Posted on December 11, 2011December 10, 2011 by Phillipe Copeland

Article first published as A Study in Possibility on Blogcritics. It’s a holiday season crowded with crises. An entire continent slouches towards financial free fall, austerity emerges as a new ... Read More

Husayn, and the Occupation of Hearts on ‘Ashura

Posted on December 5, 2011December 4, 2011 by Craig Phillips

Dec 3, 2011 / Muharram 8, 1432 According to the Islamic calendar, Muslims recently entered a new year, 1432 years from the Prophet Muhammad’s migration to the city of Medina. The month is named Muha... Read More