The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything most of us have had to experience in our lifetimes. When the virus began to spread globally, it seemed like the world was shrinking, forcing us to feel the isolation and limitations on freedoms we have always known. Whether it was attending online Zoom classes or wearing face masks…
In the wake of violent settler colonialism in Palestine, international support has become evermore essential in protecting Palestinian families from further encroachment upon basic human rights. However, with polarized politics and religious zeal involved, a considerable number of people — even progressively-minded individuals — have attempted to make unifying remarks to acknowledge the atrocities while…
Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic caused mosques to be shut down, iftars to be canceled, and Friday prayers to be streamed via Youtube. Muslims worldwide were forced to navigate a Ramadan that was vastly different from the traditions we had looked forward to every year. Now, over a year into quarantine, Muslims have participated in…
Fashion can be very overwhelming, especially in an age of overconsumption and constantly changing trends. The fast fashion industry thrives off unhealthy shopping habits, and because many of us cannot or do not want to spend too much on clothes, price usually comes before anything else. When price is the determining factor of where we…
(AL DIA News; Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Closing the chapter on our longest war yet, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. plans on withdrawing all American troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. There are about 2,500 American troops in Afghanistan, as well as an additional 7,000 foreign forces (the majority of which…
To say that 2020 was a monumental year for social justice would simply be an understatement. As movements like Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate arose to combat hate crimes, a greater spirit of social equity emerged, and we looked optimistically to a better future for us and for generations to come. However, fast…
During a raging pandemic, which has affected millions around the world, what actions should a responsive, sympathetic government take to mitigate the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19? Mandate mask-wearing and social distancing policies? Certainly. Provide a semblance of universal basic income for fired or furloughed workers? Now we’re getting somewhere. Ostracize an entire religious community unrelated…
In the first year of his term, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate 11 federal judicial candidates. The administration’s recent appointments and nominations, including the selection of Black and South Asian Madam Vice President Kamala Harris, are revered as monuments toward a more diverse government. Other historic picks include Rep. Deb Haaland for…
As Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims around the world will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr. It is an important celebration in Islam that takes place after the holy month of Ramadan and an occasion many Muslims look forward to every year. The day is full of gifts, food, good company, and memories. Everyone wakes up…
As a fellow Muslim and diehard NBA fan, I need to make myself clear when I say this: Leave. Kyrie. Alone. Never in my eight years of tuning into primetime basketball have I been this disappointed in the NBA community for its sheer display of ignorance. For those of you who haven’t heard by now,…