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Alabama allows Islamic head scarves in driver’s license photos
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Washington, D.C. applauded a decision by the State of Alabama to adjust its policies regarding Islamic head scarves, or hijabs, to meet the needs of religious Muslim women. more>
Film Student detained for 48 days
A Lebanese film student, Salaam Al-Zatari, spent 48 days in solitary confinement in a Pennsylvania jail after a box cutter was found in his luggage. “I ceased to feel that there is any respect for my humanity and religion in this country,” he said. more>
American Muslims are eager to participate in political life
Muslim Americans would like their communities to be more fully engaged with the political process, according to a recent survey. more>
Why don’t we blame America? Why don’t we blame ourselves?
More dialog between American and Arab and Muslim is needed to address the causes of Sept. 11., especially about the conflict in Isreal/Palestine. more>
