Archive for November, 2008

• Let the Brass Crescent Voting Begin!

  November 30th, 2008 The Brass Crescent Awards final round of voting is now open! This year’s nominations boast a lot of...

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• Updates 11.21.08

  November 28th, 2008 It look my lazy ass awhile, but I’ve updated our Voices of Muslim Women pages. If you are...

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• Friday Links — November 28, 2008

  November 28th, 2008 Xpress News profiles traditional Emirati burqa makers (and wearers). Via Izzy Mo. The New York TImes interviews a...

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• Rock On: Saudi Arabia’s All-Girl Rock Band

  November 27th, 2008 The internet is abuzz with talk about an all new rock band, The Accolade. Nothing special, you would...

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• Iran unveils new car for women

  November 26th, 2008 As soon as I saw the headline, I have to admit I was thinking “huh?” and “what!” I’m...

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• The Stoning of Soraya M.

  November 25th, 2008 This was written by Pedestrian and originally appeared at her blog. When you come from a broken home,...

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• Bakht’s Book: Stories of Muslim Experiences in Canada

  November 24th, 2008 Natasha Bakht, a law professor at Ottawa University, has recently published a book called Belonging and Banishment: Being...

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• Announcements

  November 21st, 2008 I have a bunch of announcements that I’ve been meaning to post. Please forgive the lateness. ULFAH ARTS:...

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• Friday Links — November 21, 2008

  November 21st, 2008 Salam waleykum, readers! The Friday Links are back, but not with much of a vengeance. It’s sort of...

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• The Hijabi Monologues

  November 20th, 2008 I’m a member of a group called BuSSy, which aims to raise awareness of women’s issues in Egypt....

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