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The article explores the condition of Muslims in the U.S. under the administration of President Donald Trump. The author expresses his concern on raising two Muslim American daughters following the election of Trump and the rising cases of bullying encountered by Muslim American children at school. He criticizes the president for ignoring mass killings by white Christians and for denouncing imaginary terrorist attacks.

The article looks at the Islamic State (Isis) militant group in Iraq and Syria, focusing on the relationship between the religion of Islam and the group's terrorist actions and its ability to recruit new members. The author presents a case for the view that the group's actions are motivated by non-religious factors and that it uses Islam and the Quran as justification for them. Research by terrorism experts including Marc Sageman, Ali H. Soufan, and Richard Barrett is cited.

The article looks at the increased availability of halal meat in Great Britain. Topics discussed include discrimination against Muslims in Great Britain and the resultant outcry against halal meat, whether halal ritual meat slaughtering is humane, and legislation around animal cruelty. The coverage of the controversy in British newspapers is also considered.

The article offers a list of progressive U.S. politicians and those who influence U.S. progressive politics. The list includes political television news hosts Jon Stewart of the "The Daily Show" and Stephen Colbert of "The Colbert Report" for their organization of their Rally to Restore Sanity held in 2010, economic Paul Krugman for his column in the "New York Times" newspaper, and consumer activist Elizabeth Warren for her role in the creation of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

The article discusses the role of faith in the "Arab Spring" demonstrations in the Middle East and other protests around the world. The author believes the nonviolent philosophy expressed by author Jawdat Said in "The Doctrine of the First Son of Adam: The Problem of Violence in the Islamic World" has been a source of inspirations to demonstrators in the Middle East. INSET: The higher road.

The article discusses the television network Al Jazeera. Former Al Jazeera director general Wadah Khanfar believes the network's coverage of political unrest in the Middle East during 2011 known as the Arab Spring helped generate support for the protesters involved. Al Anstey, managing director of Al Jazeera's English-language channel, says he considers Al Jazeera to be a global television channel.

The article discusses Pakistani politician Imran Khan. Details are presented about his views on the Afghan war, particularly his hostility to U.S. policy in the conflict, as well as on his religious faith and his book "Pakistan: A Personal History." He hopes to become Prime Minister of Pakistan in order to effect change.

The article focuses on British Labour Party leader Ed Milliband. Topics include his thoughts on the telephone hacking scandal involving media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his employees at the newspaper "News of the World," his support for a European-wide international tax on financial transactions, and how he hopes to defeat Prime Minister David Cameron in the 2012 election.

The article presents commentary from Michael Schueur, former head of a U.S. Central Intelligence Agency unit charged with tracking Al Qaeda terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden. Topics discussed include his views on Bin Laden, and his negative opinions on the administrations of former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

The article discusses Tariq Jahan. During riots that took place in London, England in August 2011, his son Haroon was fatally injured in a vehicular hit-and-run attack. His calm, statesmanlike response to that tragedy earned him respect throughout England. Commentary is presented from Tariq Jahan on assorted topics including who he thinks is responsible for the riots.

In this article the author discusses multiculturalism and the assimilation of non-white immigrants in Great Britain. A number of topics are addressed including the degree of acceptance of different races and religions in Great Britain, criticism of multiculturalism by David Cameron, the British prime minister, and the opinions of Amartya Sen, author of the book "Identity and Violence."

Presented is a profile of Sayeeda Warsi, the chairman of the British Conservative Party. In the article Warsi discusses a number of topics including the coalition government led by the Conservative Party, the importance of the 2010 general election, and her assertion that the Conservative Party was the victim of electoral fraud.

The article discusses Great Britain's prime minister David Cameron and his actions on the occasion of his first 100 days in office on August 18, 2010. The central focus of the article is on the measures Cameron has advocated or put in place during that period including educational, economic and social proposals.

In this article the author examines the role of general officers in the U.S. conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. He notes that the American public has granted to a number of military figures, including generals David Petraeus, Colin Powell and Stanley McChrystal, immense status. A number of issues are examined including the political ambitions of Petraeus, Andrew Bacevich and his book "The New American Militarism: How Americans Are Seduced By War," and the notion of civilian control of the U.S. military.

In this article the author discusses the niqab and the burqa, a veil and head scarf worn by Muslim women. Examined are measures enacted to ban the wearing of the garment taking place in a number of European countries including Belgium, where the veils are outlawed, and France, which has proposed, but not passed, a prohibition. The article addresses a number of issues including the protection of religious freedom, the abrogation of the rights of women, and feminist issues involved. The book "Women and Gender in Islam," by Leila Ahmed is cited.

The article discusses Tony Blair, the former prime minister of Great Britain, and his involvement in the Iraq War. The article is written as Blair appeared before a 2010 committee of inquiry into Britain's role in that conflict. Among other issues the article examines Blair's attempts to link Saddam Hussein, the former leader of Iraq, with Osama Bin Laden, a terrorist.

In this article the author examines the Christian antecedents contained in Islam. The central focus of the article is on the Christian belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Islamic reaction to that version of the facts. Among other issues the article examines Islam's conception of Christ and measures it as a source of tension between the two faiths.

In this article the author discusses the performance of U.S. president Barack Obama, as the one year anniversary of his 2008 election approached in November 2009. The central focus of the article is the author's contention that Obama appears to be continuing some of the policies of his predecessor in office, George W. Bush.

In this article the authors describe their conversation with Gordon Brown, the prime minister of Great Britain. The piece was written just before the 2009 Labour Party conference and with Brown's party down in the polls to opposition Conservative Party. The central focus of the article is Brown's continued leadership of the Labour Party and the 2010 general election ins Great Britain

The article offers information on the responses of the U.S. president, Donald Trump, on the several recent violence and terror attacks happened in the U.S. along with his target on media. Topics addressed include details on Trump's who is targeting the media comprising Cable News Network (CNN) and Trump's target on Andrew Gillum, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Florida who could become the state's first ever African-American governor.

The article discusses 2012 U.S. presidential candidate Newt Gingrich. The article examines the author's thoughts on Gingrich's political career, particularly Gingrich's time as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, his alleged marital infidelities, and his popularity as a politician. The author argues that Gingrich is belligerent and closely allied to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

An essay is presented on Great Britain's Labour Party. The relationship between party officials and brothers David and Ed Miliband is considered, particularly the impact of their competition for the position of party leader in the House of Commons, in which Ed was elected. An estrangement between the two men and their families in discussed in terms of its effect on the party's overall leadership and direction.

In this article the author comments on the military intervention in Libya conducted by a coalition of western and Arab nations. The central focus of the article is on the use of air strikes to protect civilians and on support for the rebels in Libya, while ignoring similar conflicts in other countries. A number of topics are addressed including the violent crackdown on protesters in several countries including Cote d'Ivoire and Yemen.

In this article the author discusses the British Liberal Democrats in advance of the party conference beginning on September 18, 2010. It is noted that the Liberal Democrats are the junior partners in a coalition government headed by prime minister David Cameron and the Conservative Party. A number of issues are examined including waning support for the Liberal Democrats, the future of the party in forthcoming elections, and the former leader of the party Charles Kennedy.

In this article the authors discuss issues in British politics with Ed Miliband, a Labour Party member of parliament and candidate for the leadership role in the party. In the article Miliband addresses a number of issues including his opinion on taxation in Great Britain, his conception of himself as a socialist, and his criticism of the mass media that supports the Conservative Party.

The article profiles David Miliband, a candidate for leader of Great Britain's Labour Party. The article notes that Miliband, a former foreign minister of Great Britain, is the front runner in the contest, and possesses significant support among members of parliament and trade unions. A number of other issues are addressed including Miliband's position as political heir to former prime minister Tony Blair, his opposition to the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 2006, and his relationship with his brother Ed, who is also running for the post of leader of the Labour Party.

The article discusses British politics in the aftermath of a May 6, 2010 election that resulted in no clear winner. A number of issues are mentioned including the resignation of Gordon Brown as leader of the Labour Party, attempts by Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats, to form a government with the Conservative Party, and the emergence of a number of figures to lead the Labour Party.

The article presents a discussion with Ed Balls, a British cabinet minister and member of parliament. In the piece Balls discusses a number of issues, including his close friendship with Gordon Brown, the prime minister and Labour Party leader, the conduct of the 2010 general election, and partisanship of British newspapers.

The article reports on the Afghan War which began in 2001 and the outlook for more U.S. and British troops to be sent to Afghanistan. The issues in military strategy such as defeating the Taliban and counter-insurgency and building an Afghan nation are mentioned. The counter-insurgency brigade or "Coin" and one of its lead members, U.S. military officer Stanley McChrystal, are discussed.

In this article the author discusses how the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is predominantly conservative despite the widely held belief that it is leftist. Particular attention is given to a lecture at the Institute of Economic Affairs by Andrew Neil, a BBC presenter, in November 2005, in which he proposed that Britain move their foreign policy away from Europe, reduce their tax and public spending, and give school vouchers for all.

In this article the authors discuss the war in Afghanistan with Ed Butler, a former officer in the British armed forces and a veteran of the Afghan War. Butler addresses a number of issues including the nature of military and political success in Afghanistan, the reason for a British military presence in that country, and the abilities of Bob Ainsworth, the British secretary of defense.

In this article the author comments on the resignation of a number of ministers in the cabinet of British prime minister Gordon Brown, individuals appointed because they came from outside of Great Britain's political establishment. The article examines the actions of some of the figures discussed including Mark Malloch Brown, minister for Asia, Africa and the United Nations, Ara Darzi, the health minister, and Digby Jones, the minister charged with the promotion of British trade.

The article profiles Douglas Alexander, an official of the British Labour Party and minister in the cabinet of prime minister Gordon Brown. The central focus of the article is Alexander's task of reviving the fortunes of the Labour Party in advance of a British general election in 2010. Also discussed is British involvement in the Afghan War.

In this article the author comments on Barack Obama, the president of the United States, and his efforts to improve relations with Islam and with Muslim nations. Among other issues the author notes that Muslims prefer Obama to his predecessor in office, George W. Bush, but states that opinion of the U.S. held by adherents of Islam remains low.

In this article the author examines aspects of sharia banking, a commercial activity that follows precepts set by Islam. In 2008 the practice was on the the rise in Great Britain with major banks beginning to offer account services tailored to Muslim belief. The author suggests that sharia banking, which relies on a system of shared risks and profits, could be the financial services of Great Britain's future.

The author considers the possibility of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren running in the 2020 presidential election. He discusses the positive and negative aspects of her campaign, the impact that Senator Bernie Sanders would have on the campaign or as a candidate with her, and the progressive line that she might take.

The article reports on U.S. President Donald Trump’s response to the most recent terrorist attack in Great Britain. It is said that Trump’s instinctive response to the murder of innocent people in the attacks is to politicize their deaths and to exploit a tragedy to push his own agenda. His response to the terror threat seems to include sacking the director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and not replacing him.

The author comments on the consequences of the midterm elections for President Donald Trump. He mentions the majority of Democrats who will provide stronger oversight on the Trump administration, the number of government investigations that will occur, and and the question of impeachment.

The article focuses on U.S. Republican Congressman Steve King of Iowa. It comments on his retweeting comments by former British National Party official Mark Collett, a self-described Nazi sympathizer, concerning mass immigration and his refusal to apologize for retweeting the neo-Nazi views. It states that the U.S. Republican Party has not censored King for his comments including his endorsement of anti-Muslim Dutch politician Geert Wilders.

The author reflects on gun control in the U.S. and discusses how the number of mass shootings and level of gun ownership makes him fearful for the safety of his family.

The author presents his thoughts on why the Republican Party is the greatest threat to U.S. democracy. He cites efforts by the party to discourage and prevent minorities including African Americans and Hispanic Americans from voting.

In this article, the author offers insights on why he thinks that President Donald Trump's war on free press will end with journalists being killed. Topics discussed include threats made against anchors on the television networks MSNBC and C-Span, how CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta was surrounded by dozens of angry Trump supporters, and the president's increasingly incendiary language towards what he perceives to be media bias against him.

The author reflects on how the U.S. Supreme Court can be influenced for the next 40 years if President Donald Trump's conservative nominee Brett Kavanaugh is appointed as the replacement for retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.

The article discusses a campaign to dismantle or defund the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency under U.S. President Donald Trump. Topics include Democratic congressman Mark Pocan's plans to introduce a bill to abolish ICE as a government agency, the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda, and Democrats' desire for a revised immigration system.

The article discusses the possibility of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence becoming President in the event that President Donald Trump is impeached. Topics include Pence's political views, the registration of his own political action committee to raise funds, and his alignment with white evangelicals who are the most influential and dedicated constituency on the U.S. right.

The article discusses the author's claim that the Fox News television network has become a propaganda channel for U.S. President Donald Trump, and it mentions Trump's admiration for the Fox & Friends" morning television program that is hosted by Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Brian Kilmeade. According to the article, Fox News has been promoting Republican politicians and right-wing talking points since the network's inception in 1996.

The article looks at the reporters who work in the White House covering U.S. President Donald Trump. The author expresses the view that the White House press corps are generally obsequious and fail to ask challenging questions. Topics include the jokes offered by comedian Michelle Wolf at the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner and the failure of the press to challenge the rationale for the 2003 invasion of Iraq offered by the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush.

The author discusses the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and its position on relations with Iran. He mentions the Iranian connection to the Syrian Civil War, the possible end of the agreement with Iran regarding nuclear weapons, and the seeming desire to go to war with Iran.

The author discusses right-wing terrorism and hate crimes in the U.S. He mentions attacks by far-right extremists and white supremacists, the lack of comment by U.S. President Donald Trump, and the fact that these crimes are committed by white men rather than Muslim radicals.

The article comments on the authoritarian attitude of U.S. President Donald Trump. The author observes that president has praised dictators and autocrats from Russian leader Vladimir Putin to Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Political scientists note that the erosion of democratic norms can result in authoritarianism. Several steps taken by the president including the removal of FBI chief James Comey, special counsel Robert Mueller are mentioned.