February 3, 2011
by Emma Apple
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Update February 7th: Wael Ghonim was released today alhamdolillah. Let’s keep offering our prayers and voices to those who remain detained, who have died and who are still calling for freedom. Wael Ghonim is a Google Middle East Employee who … Continue reading
January 31, 2011
by Emma Apple
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As I sit here, my thoughts are overwhelmed with the happenings of the past week in Egypt. I stare at the blank page wondering where to begin and I can’t help but think of the metaphor of the new page … Continue reading
December 28, 2010
by Emma Apple
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Yesterday marked 2 years since the start of the assault on Gaza which took place from December 27th 2008 – January 18th 2009. Despite international effort the siege continues and Gaza has yet to recover from the now 2 year … Continue reading
October 1, 2010
by Emma Apple
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Viva Palestina – Long Live Palestine is an Aid convoy that began in January 2009 as a response to the 2008-2009 Israeli attack on Gaza and the several-years-long blockade that has deprived every day Gazans of the most basic necessities … Continue reading
August 27, 2010
by Naazish YarKhan
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When I was deciding on a husband, one of my criteria was that my spouse be the kind of guy who’d never hit me. A calm temperament was absolutely essential. My husband claims I had low standards. “Wouldn’t you expect … Continue reading
August 18, 2010
by Emma Apple
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Asalamualekom & Peace Everyone. I know I’m a bit late getting this post up, no excuse, AstaghferAllah (May Allah forgive me). As we all should know by now, Pakistan has been hit with devastating floods, reports are saying the devastation … Continue reading