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Discovering “Little Syria”—New York’s Long-Lost Arab Neighborhood

By Brook Wilensky-Lanford

…And in all my walks across the city for the last 15 years, I haven’t seen any other cast iron lintels in that Federal style.” The group of six of us must have all looked as nonplussed as I felt, because Joe backpedalled. “I’ll grasp at any straw,” he said, grinning, “to get these buildings preserved.” For him, the three buildings make the best sense as a whole—the religious, the civic, the residential, a “mini historical district,” the last repres…

A Portrait of Islamophobia?

By Mariam Durrani

…ke implicit arguments about value. The markers of Muslim-ness found in the NYT photos of the shooters’ homes, as Sarsour vocalized, can be seen in many Muslim-American women’s lives. It’s outrageous because of what’s being said about those of us who look like her; those of us who also have Arabic script as part of our home’s decorative arrangements. One can’t help but wonder when our friends come into our homes, do they think these markers are tel…

Does It Matter If Islam Is A Religion? An American Ahmadi Explains The Effects Of Religious Discrimination

By Daniel Schultz

…erything. So now if I’m trying to open up a bank account, I’m doing a cell phone application, or anything, that statement is there, it has just gone into everything, every aspect of one’s life, it’s there. It’s ridiculous to have that, but nonetheless it’s real. The problems are not just administrative: Ahmadis have a “glass ceiling” in the civil service, and discriminatory use of voter registration lists (Ahmadis are enrolled separately) keeps th…

Reporting from Paris: A Prayer for Polluters

By Donna Schaper

…ozen other corporations, the street is fun and the tourists and their children are enjoying the ride. They are probably spending good money in the cafes, too. Polluters anonymous, anyone? Asking each other for help, anyone? No blame, no shame, especially if we serenely repent, wisely. …

Dear Lindsay Lohan, I’m Sorry

By Haroon Moghul

…ubhanallah at such coincidences—and he mentioned in passing how offended many white American Muslims were by this very kind of gesture. On reflection, I can see why. I don’t find racial insensitivity humorous directed at me. The least I can do is not support it. And the least I can do is the least I can do. There are not many white Muslim converts in America, proportionally speaking, and I’m sure sometimes they feel overrun by the preponderance of…

The “Marginalization” of Tim Keller: When Anything Short of Adulation Is Oppression

By Anita Little

…he cities, ignoring the hundreds of churches that have been ministering in NYC for generations. These teachings disempower POC—some of whom are women and/or queer—who live in these cities. Many of us are taught that Keller, et. al. are the theological authorities, and we’re never introduced to theologians who are representative of our backgrounds.” When asked about Merritt’s use of the word “marginalized” and the dominant narrative among some cons…

Duterte Cites Catholic Heritage in Opposing Marriage Equality, and More in the Global LGBT Recap

By Peter Montgomery

…st sexual minorities, the Commonwealth remains silent on the issue, with many of its members opposed to any concessions. A key vote, he writes, will be in June, when the Board of Governors will meet and could decide to give accreditation to the NGOI the Commonwealth Equality Network. But the situation is delicate. “The global North can’t just go storming into the global South,” [Trudeau advisor] Mr. [Randy] Boissonnault said in an interview. “We h…

Senator Ted Kennedy: A Catholic We Could Canonize

By Frances Kissling

…d as kin by those who share their heritage, age, or religion. I remember a phone call with my doctor immediately after the election of Barack Obama. We were rejoicing at the victory and he, an African American, said, “You cannot believe what this means to my family.” For Catholics, the election of John F. Kennedy and the successful work for justice of the Kennedy brothers and sisters were grace moments of acceptance and vindication; balm on the wo…

Soldier Hot Line Draws Calls Over DADT Repeal

By Lauri Lebo

…far between. The New York Times builds its whole story out of a handful of phone calls and an email. But the article indicates that those who run the various nonprofits that help soldiers achieve conscientious objector status expect a floodgate of calls if Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is formally repealed. The good news is that the groups don’t think there is legal basis for the claims. In the “don’t ask, don’t tell” cases, Ms. McNeil concluded that there…

Aliens To Arrive in Alabama Today!

By Ben Brazil

…ages have also arrived in the last several hours, like this one from an anonymous poster: Any last minute regrets, Blossom? It’s not too late to back out now and say it’s all a hoax. I truly hope this event turns out as you predicted. God knows how much humanity needs a kick up the arse! History or disappointment beckons! Others accused Goodchild of profiteering on stupidity, while some posters kept their insults simple—“u r all nutters,” read one…