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The Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck had 18 previous complaints against him, police department says
Chauvin was fired this week, along with three other MPD officers who were present when Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck. Police have said they...
‘Ramy’ and the New American Muslims of TV
Ramy Youssef, left, with Mahershala Ali in a scene from Season 2 of “Ramy.” Unlike with a lot of previous portrayals of American Muslims,...
The tree that changed the world map
By Vittoria Traverso
28 May 2020Unfurling in a carpet of green where the Andes and Amazon basin meet in south-western Peru, Manú National Park is...
Ella Little-Collins, Malcolm X’s sister who paid for his Hajj pilgrimage and funeral expenses
Ella Little-Collins with brother Malcolm X via amsterdamnews.comEven the strongest of people need a backbone. Someone they can defer to for counsel, warmth, protection...
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This Eid, technology will ease loneliness and bring people together online. But not for all Muslims
This evening, 1.6 billion Muslims across the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The festival marks the end of Ramadan – a holy month of...
U.S. Senate leader expects vote soon on seeking China sanctions over Uighurs
The latest U.S. move comes amid steadily worsening relations between the Trump administration and Beijing over the global COVID-19 pandemic, which Washington has blamed...
Religion. Two-thirds of US believers see Covid-19 as message from God, poll finds
Associated Press
Fri 15 May 2020THE GUARDIAN An attendee raises their hands during a drive-in Easter service in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 12 April. Photograph: Bridget...
When you’re a Muslim American mom coordinating Ramadan in Texas during coronavirus, nothing is simple
Across the world, Muslims are having to celebrate Ramadan differently during the coronavirus pandemic ( Reuters )These days, my house in Houston, Texas is...
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Coronavirus . Stop covid or save the economy? We can do both.
Contrary to what you’ve heard, shutting down the country is also the quickest way to get it started back up againby David Rotman
April 8,...
Is This Christian Shariah Law for USA?
Half of Americans say Bible should influence U.S. laws, including 28% who favor it over the will of the people Source: Pew Research Center...
Pastors sue California governor over coronavirus restrictions on church gatherings
To curb the spread of coronavirus, many states have instituted orders prohibiting large group meetings. Some states have applied those orders to religious gatherings.
Here’s...
Frasat Ahmad: Celebrating Easter during covid-19 — a Muslim perspective
A tremor of worry has fallen upon Christian America. With 90% of Americans under stay-at-home orders and only one-fifth of religious Americans still attending worship services, many...
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