Christmas in Garbage City – Roads & Kingdoms
Christmas spirit is hard to find among Copts in Cairo–except among the Christian trash collectors in “Garbage City.”
06 Dec
“Attention Men: If You Attack a Woman In Tahrir Square, You Might Get Your Ass Kicked, Finally”
“Attention Men: If You Attack a Woman In Tahrir Square, You Might Get Your Ass Kicked, Finally”
In the absence of official security, civilian task forces have formed to deter and intervene against mob sexual assaults during protests in Tahrir Square.
15 Nov
Video Report: “Egypt’s doctors strike for more funding”
Video Report: “Egypt’s doctors strike for more funding”
Egypt’s public hospital doctors went on strike across the nation for over 2 months, with healthcare professionals and political activists escalating their protests in downtown Cairo.
05 Nov
The view from Cairo: 2012 US Presidential Election
The view from Cairo: 2012 US Presidential Election
Dancing disdain for US politics in Cairo
06 Oct
Video Report: Dutch Rebel Clown Army in Egypt
Video Report: Dutch Rebel Clown Army in Egypt
The international circus came to town last weekend, featuring an act that hopes to do more than entertain. But Egyptian authorities made it difficult for the Dutch Rebel Clown Army to teach protesters some seriously silly new tricks.
17 Aug
HuffPoLive discussion of my op-ed on Islamophobia
HuffPoLive discussion of my op-ed on Islamophobia
Huffington Post Live asked me to join others in a live online discussion of my article about politicians’ accountability in the rash of hate crimes across America in the past week.
15 Aug
India-Pakistan Wagah Border Ceremony
India-Pakistan Wagah Border Ceremony
I went to the India-Pakistan border closing ceremony–but I couldn’t decide whether to shout “Vande mataram!” or “Pakistan Zindabad!” So instead, I shouted “Balle balle!” & broke out the bhangra with the rest of the revelers in the middle of the street.
13 Aug
Why American Politicians Should Take Islamophobia Seriously: One Week In “Brown” America
Why American Politicians Should Take Islamophobia Seriously: One Week In “Brown” America
Each day that our elected leaders remain silent about Oak Creek, a very loud message is sent across America about how seriously they take Islamophobia and xenophobia. And each day, another, even louder message from hateful people is sent.
11 Aug
Tagore on Sikh pride
Tagore on Sikh pride
“Give me your hair & I will spare you your life,” the Emperor roared. “And I owe you for your mercy, along with it…my head.” the proud Sikh replied. ~Tagore
20 Jun
Showdown in Cairo
Showdown in Cairo
(photo credit: Mosa’ab Elshamy) CAIRO — The Muslim Brotherhood has defiantly rejected attempts by the ruling military council (SCAF) to hold on to power as parliament …