‘Have You Even Read the United States Constitution?’
It wasn’t the most eloquent speech. It didn’t have the booming delivery and thundering applause lines of several of the politicians, preachers and celebrities who’ve spoken at the Democratic National Convention this week. But the somber remarks by Khzir Khan, the father of a U.S. Army solider killed in Iraq, were some of the most […]
Religious indoctrination engenders intolerance and violence
The attack on two Hindus, which killed one and left one wounded, by two armed men in Ghotki is a deplorable incidence of communal violence that is engendered through a toxic from of intolerance prevalent in Pakistan. Communal tensions in Ghotki have been on the rise since a person believed to be mentally challenged allegedly […]
Trump adviser calls for electronic ‘tagging’ of U.S. Muslims on fed terror watch list
PHILADELPHIA — Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday said he would be in favor of forcing Muslims on the federal government’s terrorism watch list to wear electronic monitoring tags or bracelets for authorities to track their whereabouts. “I would think that’s an excellent idea,” said Giuliani. “If you’re on the terror watch list, […]
HA! Trump Jr. Claims Obama Plagiarized A Phrase From His Speech But Obama Used It First
This is so amazingly stupid. Donald Trump, Jr. is pretending he actually has a clue and a case by claiming President Obama “stole” a line out of his RNC speech. He’s all over being a whiny baby about it, but he’s just flat wrong. I’m honored that POTUS would plagiarize a line from my speech […]
Normandy mosque in mourning: Muslims pays tribute to slain priest
Hundreds gathered at Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray’s Yahia Mosque, including three Catholic priests, for a minute’s silence to honour slain priest Jacques Hamel. Strong bonds already existed in this small community. The Catholic Church donated the land on which the Yahia Mosque stands. The new priest in charge of the parish Father Auguste Moanda told worshippers to strengthen […]
Raising the Palestinian cause at the DNC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Eva Putzova held a banner with a simple message just outside the Democratic National Convention (DNC) floor on Tuesday: “I support Palestinian rights.” “I think it’s time that Democratic candidates – Hillary, Bernie or anybody else – start taking the issue seriously and start a real national conversation and get behind all […]
Germany’s Angela Merkel Proves Love Always Trumps Hate
Merkel defends rights of refugees in spite of attacks German Chancellor Angela Merkel refuses to allow fear to dominate the country’s political climate. The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has decided to stand by her open-door policy to refugees in spite of the fierce criticism the policy, and Merkel herself, has faced as a result of […]
Democrats Talk Abortion, Other Issues Ignored by GOP
Abortion rights activists were on the defensive last year, pummeled by conservatives and Republicans in Congress after a series of anti-abortion sting videos stirred controversy, ultimately debunked, about Planned Parenthood. But the movement has come roaring back in 2016, and nowhere is this more obvious than at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Groups such […]
Hillary Clinton accepts historic nomination with message for Trump: ‘We are not afraid’
PHILADELPHIA — Hillary Clinton on Thursday night celebrated becoming the first female presidential nominee for a major political party in American history, calling it a significant moment for “grandmothers and little girls and everyone in between,” including “little boys and men.” “When any barrier falls in America, it clears the way for everyone,” Clinton the […]
Germany’s Merkel stands her ground despite four attacks in seven days
Angela Merkel is not a candidate in the U.S. presidential election – she already has a steady job as Chancellor of Germany – but she delivered a message Thursday that people in America and elsewhere ought to take to heart. “Anxiety and fear cannot be a counsel for political action,” she said in making clear […]