Four articles of interest

I have rarely been quoted in the media, but apparently when I have, it's been decently substantive! So, with much pleasure, I'd like to share some articles where the authors either interviewed me or just asked for general comments.

1) India Currents article on thoughts after attending a Homeland Security roundtable on post-9/11 civil liberties and human rights issues.

2) PBS Newshour feature on thoughts after an Americans for Informed Democracy conference in 2006.

3) CUNY Graduate Center colleague Mr. Marriah Star's article on social entrepreneurship.

4) The Nation contributor and friend/writer/journalist Jayati Vora's piece on the youth-led movement to restore democratic rule in Pakistan.

As always, feedback much appreciated!

Newsweek feature(s): Islam in USA

More to be written about this later, but meanwhile, check it out - hot off the presses!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032542/site/newsweek

On the Pew Center's recent study on American Muslims...

The folks at Pew must be commended for a survey/poll that recently came out on American Muslims. While it may have been long overdue - at least it was done! The results were pleasantly refreshing, too. But I wont bore you with repetitions, and instead, draw your attention to an interesting article that speaks to the phenomenon of why news regarding Muslims is always negative - even when there is good news (such as in the results of the poll)!

Read on over here...