Culture
Women’s Summit Shines Light on Islamic State Atrocities Toward Yazidis
The Women in the World Summit was an opportunity to shine a light on the plight of Yazidi women and the atrocities committed by ISIS …
Articles by Tara Abhasakun
Opinion
When You “Look Muslim”: Middle Eastern Minorities Also Targets of Anti-Muslim Bigotry
Because of political polarisation, it appears as though the conflation between “Middle Eastern,” “Arab,” and “Muslim” is not going away any time soon.
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Religion
Persecuted in Iran: One Woman’s Story
The Bahá’í community in Iran have been subjected to unwarranted arrests, false imprisonment, beatings, torture, unjustified executions and much much more. This is the truly remarkable story of Niknaz Aftahi’s …
Culture
Linda Sarsour is a Disgrace to Feminism
Sarsour’s statements are an affront to women and men around the world who fight an uphill battle to escape and fight against misogynistic laws. The praise and support that Sarsour has received makes it appear that American feminists are not particularly concerned about the wellbeing of their sisters in far-off lands. …
Opinion
Clinton’s Failure to Confront Islamic Extremism Contributed to Her Loss
The election of Donald Trump might be a consequence of the tragic dichotomy between denying that Islamic extremism is an issue, and xenophobia. About a month ago, I had a Skype conversation with a friend, where I expressed my worries …
Opinion
Donald Trump, You Still Don’t Speak for America. Here’s Why
59,204,408 Americans voted for Hillary Clinton to be their next president. 59,058,307 voted for Donald Trump. 146,101 more Americans voted for Clinton than Trump. So why, then, is Trump scheduled to sit in the Oval Office as the United States’ …
Culture
The Hidden Complexities of the Iran Chess Tournament Boycott
[Co-authored with Scott Jacobsen] Swedish chess players and the US Champion, Nazi Paikidze, have been outspoken about their refusal to wear the hijab in Tehran, Iran for the Women’s World Chess Championship. At the moment, many of the more pertinent …
Culture
How to Decriminalise Homosexuality in Tunisia
Tunisians must speak about LGBT rights in the media to convince the public of the seriousness of the situation. Europeans and Americans must help. …
