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Politics

Helen Thomas Coverage Skips the Underlying Issue

By: Rima Abdelkader | June 18, 2010

In all the brouhaha over Helen Thomas’ comments on Israel, Rima Abdelkader finds the media missing the chance to offer a full and fair discussion of the occupied Palestinian territories.

Arts & Culture

TV Soap Dramatizes Islam’s Cultural Clashes

By: Rima Abdelkader | May 24, 2010

“El Clon” is a tele-drama about a young woman’s effort to span her cultural and personal identities across modern and traditional Muslim societies. One New York fan says it offers great fodder for cross-cultural exchange.

Crime & Law

Saudi Lawyers May No Longer Need Male Guardian

By: Rima Abdelkader | April 13, 2010

Saudi women are not allowed to enter courts alone. They need a male guardian, whether they’re lawyers or parties to a dispute. But the government raised hopes in February that it would begin to partially relax that rule with a new law.

Arts & Culture

What Sex Is Your Crossing Light? Check the Mural

By: Rima Abdelkader | March 12, 2010

A plywood construction wall in New York is papered with 99 blown-up photos of pedestrian crossing light icons from around the world. They feature a number of interesting life-size men. Only three of the icons are clearly female.

Crime & Law

U.S. Jury Convicts Muslim Woman of Attempted Murder

By: Rima Abdelkader | February 5, 2010

Pakistan-born Aafia Siddiqui was found guilty this week by a federal jury in New York on charges of attempted murder and armed assault. During the controversial trial, prosecutors were accused of using fear-mongering tactics.

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