In the face of what her sister calls the judge’s bias, Aafia Siqqiqui’s advice to supporters is: “Don’t get angry…. Forgive Judge Berman”:
Religious studies in public primary and secondary education would increase cultural literacy, and may have a dampening effect on xenophobia from ignorance …
- Schools Should Teach Religion (Now More Than Ever) (Washington Post)
… however religious studies in public schools would only worsen turf battles and politics out of public school boards:
In a country where “[s]ecurity forces – in full riot gear and plain clothes – always outnumber protestors,” even a small demonstration is big news that “some Egyptians at least, are not intimidated by the system anymore”:
- Egyptians Reject Inheritance Of Power (Al-Jazeera)
A rebel announcement that they would be satisfied with “a status similar to a U.S. state” bodes well for peace:
- Philippine Muslim Rebels Drop Independence Demand (AP / Washington Post)
As Obama continues to view the peace talks through rose-colored glasses,
- Palestinians Say Netanyahu Responsible for Silwan killing (Jerusalem Post)
“Some staunch supporters of the establishment have made no secret of their opinions, saying the party is finished”:
- Talk Of ‘Revolution’ In Pakistan (Al-Jazeera)
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