Calls for ‘greener’ Ramadan point to Islam’s eco-tradition
For many Muslims breaking fast in mosques around the world this Ramadan, something will be missing: plastics. The communal experience of iftars – the after-sunset …
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Children of immigrants at forefront of Britain’s racist plan to send refugees to Rwanda
The British plan unveiled last year to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda was put on hold after strong criticism. But it is still very much …
Conservative groups don’t speak for all moms
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about moms and honoring motherhood. I’ve written before about how my mom instilled values …
Living on a prayer: The male mastectomy
When this column goes to press, I will be in the waiting room of a women’s hospital. Probably with Mary Monroe’s new novel, “Love, Honor, …
What do race and ethnicity mean? U.S. gov’t is asking
Nyhiem Way is weary of people conflating African American and Black. Shalini Parekh wants a way for South Asian people to identify themselves differently than …
Partisan interpretation of academic freedom underscores the level of dystopia in Florida
The racist and homophobic regimen which the powers-that-be have been foisting on Floridians is becoming increasingly well known nationally, thanks to Gov. Ronald Dion DeSantis. …
Who will represent you?
“I’ll be back,” Arnold Schwarzenegger, another celebrity-turned-politician announced at the end of his blockbuster movie, “The Terminator.” It was a welcome promise. His pledge of …
Florida bill restricts girls from learning reproductive health
It is unfortunate that we as a nation are at this point in our history when what is wrong is right, and what is right …
Initial Francis fervor has faded
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) – When Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina became Pope Francis, much of his home country celebrated as if it had just won …
Tulsa race massacre survivor: ‘Don’t Let Them Bury My Story’
"I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot. – Viola Ford Fletcher. A lifetime in the …