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Archive for August, 2008


Goose Bumps and Hula Hoops for Obama

Friday, August 29th, 2008

By Mona Eltahawy
NEW YORK — Melody Moezzi and Michelle Obama have three things in common — a law degree, a desire to see Barack Obama become the next U.S. president and Hula Hoops.
Obama told People magazine recently that Michelle was the “best Hula-Hooper I know.”
Not to be outdone, Moezzi — a Muslim and an Iranian-American [...]

Posted by Mona Eltahawy at 10:45 am | Read Full Post » | 8 Comments »
Categories: Islam, Western Muslims

American-Muslim Catch 22

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Posted by Mona Eltahawy at 12:21 pm | Read Full Post » | 13 Comments »
Categories: Islam, Western Muslims

Sexual harassment in India

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Posted by Mona Eltahawy at 10:20 am | Read Full Post » | 2 Comments »
Categories: Uncategorized, Women

Muslim Girl Wishes Material Girl a Happy 50th

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Posted by Mona Eltahawy at 11:54 pm | Read Full Post » | 29 Comments »
Categories: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Women

Washington Post Editorial: Olympic Embarassment

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Posted by Mona Eltahawy at 11:53 pm | Read Full Post » | No Comments
Categories: Saudi Arabia, Women

Stop and Smell the Roses in Pakistan

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Posted by Mona Eltahawy at 8:20 pm | Read Full Post » | 3 Comments »
Categories: Afghanistan, Pakistan

Condoleezza Rice on Saudi Women and the Olympics

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Posted by Mona Eltahawy at 5:46 pm | Read Full Post » | 8 Comments »
Categories: Saudi Arabia, Women

The Washington Post: In Egypt, Some Women Say That Veils Increase Harassment

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Posted by Mona Eltahawy at 11:24 am | Read Full Post » | 2 Comments »
Categories: Egypt, Women

Ain’t No Sisters on the Team

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Posted by Mona Eltahawy at 10:50 am | Read Full Post » | 21 Comments »
Categories: Egypt, Islam, Saudi Arabia, Women, human rights

Shame and Sexual Harassment in Al Masry Al Youm

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Posted by Mona Eltahawy at 2:46 pm | Read Full Post » | 7 Comments »
Categories: Egypt, Women
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