The New Administration and Women's Issues
The newly elected American President has been hailed for appointing several women to key positions in his administration; however, his recent move to block U.S. funds to overseas organizations that advocate abortion in addition to his nomination of John Ashcroft as General Attorney may hinder his ability to attract significant support from American females.
An oft-asked question is what the Muslim American's political identity should be. However, before we answer that question in regards to party (Democrat vs. Republican vs., perhaps, a third party) affiliation, we first need to ask what our identity per se is? Are we Muslim Americans or American Muslims?
The Shameful Conspiracy Against Honorable Women In Tunisia And Turkey
It is hard to believe or even to imagine that, in a Muslim country, Muslim women are being banned from wearing hijab (headscarves), state employees are banned from wearing beards, and workers can lose their jobs if they are spotted praying in public.
