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News Debunking anti-Obama e-mails
Error-filled chain e-mails designed to scare voters away from Barack Obama are circulating widely on the Internet. Salon deconstructs a pair, one smearing the candidate, the other his wife.
By Mike Madden Aug 20, 2008
The fall of Bush's man in Pakistan The fall of Bush's man in Pakistan
Despite Pervez Musharraf's despotism and double-dealing with U.S. enemies, George W. Bush, John McCain and the GOP embraced him to the bitter end.
By Juan Cole Aug 19, 2008
A glimmer of freedom for Iraqi women A hint of freedom for Iraqi women
Cultural repression by the Muslim militias has waned slightly, but women still miss freedoms they enjoyed under Saddam Hussein.
By Anna Badkhen Aug 14, 2008
The Obama show lands in Israel The Obama show lands in Israel
He got a rock-star reception here, but an intriguing question lingers: Which U.S. presidential candidate is better for this country?
By Aluf Benn Jul 24, 2008
The veil vs. French values The veil vs. French values
A Muslim woman is denied citizenship -- some say because she wears the niqab.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jul 23, 2008
Here come the muhajababes! Here come the muhajababes!
How sex, booze and heavy metal fit into the world of hip young Arabs today.
By Laura Miller Jul 10, 2008
Opinion The FBI's plan to "profile" Muslims
It's unconstitutional, un-American -- and it might hurt, rather than help, the FBI's effort to stop real acts of terror.
By Juan Cole Jul 10, 2008
Turks gone wild! Turks gone wild!
Women protest an exhibitionism conviction by showing some skin.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jul 7, 2008
Obama calls two Muslim women to apologize Obama calls two Muslim women to apologize
The women, who had been barred by campaign volunteers from sitting behind the candidate because they were wearing head scarves, accept his apology.
Alex Koppelman Jun 20, 2008
Volunteers blocked Muslims from being seen with Obama Volunteers blocked Muslims from being seen with Obama
Two Muslim women were told they could not sit behind the candidate at a recent appearance unless they removed their head scarves.
Alex Koppelman Jun 18, 2008
Al-Qaida's female warrior Al-Qaida's female warrior
Malika El Aroud represents women's growing, although restricted, presence in Islamic extremism.
Tracy Clark-Flory May 29, 2008
Blacklisted by the Bush government Blacklisted by the Bush government
Spying on Americans without warrants, charges based on secret evidence, a small town divided by fear. Welcome to the world of Bush's "specially designated global terrorists."
By Tim Shorrock May 19, 2008
Terror and loathing Terror and loathing
Martin Amis may not know much about Islam and 9/11, but he knows what he hates.
By Laura Miller Apr 2, 2008
Of war and cancer Of war and cancer
Five years after Bush invaded Iraq, anti-Americanism has metastasized. But we can still beat it.
By Gary Kamiya Mar 18, 2008
I don't believe in atheists I don't believe in atheists
Foreign correspondent and intellectual provocateur Chris Hedges explains why New Atheists like Christopher Hitchens are as dangerous as Christian fundamentalists.
By Charly Wilder Mar 13, 2008
Women-only workouts Women-only workouts
Harvard has banned men from one of its gyms for several hours a week so that Muslim women can exercise in private.
Catherine Price Mar 5, 2008
Obama should be proud to be named Hussein Obama should be proud to be named Hussein
The attacks on Barack Obama's middle name have begun, but the likely Democratic nominee joins a long line of famous Americans with Semitic names, from Benjamin Franklin to Omar Bradley.
By Juan Cole Feb 28, 2008
The troublesome priest The troublesome priest
A furor erupts in Britain over the archbishop's accommodating stance toward Islamic sharia law. Has the cleric -- and multiculturalism -- gone too far?
By Salil Tripathi Feb 25, 2008
A new face for American diplomacy A new face for American diplomacy
Barack Obama is perceived by Muslims abroad like no other candidate. He would begin a presidency with tremendous potential to heal U.S. relations with much of the world.
By Hooman Majd Feb 21, 2008
Does freedom to veil hurt women? Does freedom to veil hurt women?
Turkish women are divided over the government's vote to overturn the head scarf ban.
Tracy Clark-Flory Feb 11, 2008
Spanish conservatives: No more sexist symbols! Spanish conservatives: No more sexist symbols!
The country's Popular Party wants to ban symbolic discrimination against women, including the hijab.
Tracy Clark-Flory Feb 8, 2008
The veil meets American pinup art The veil meets American pinup art
Artist Makan Emadi talks about his controversial "Islamic Erotica" series.
Tracy Clark-Flory Feb 1, 2008
Blowback from the GOP's holy war Blowback from the GOP's holy war
The 2008 Republican race has left a bitter legacy of sloganeering against Muslims. It may well haunt the party this November.
By Juan Cole Feb 1, 2008
Honor killings and Islam Honor killings and Islam
Are Western Muslims doing enough to criticize the horrific practice?
Tracy Clark-Flory Jan 26, 2008
Blame Muslims for honor killings? Blame Muslims for honor killings?
An Op-Ed argues that Western Muslims have to be more self-critical about the horrific practice.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jan 25, 2008
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