Award-Winning Writer Laila Lalami

In Need of a Muslim Gandhi
Violence as a means to an end has been the tactic of choice for Palestinians in their struggle for self-determination. For all their efforts, the end seems to be nowhere in sight. So it is time for a new tactic. History provides an obvious, yet difficult answer...

Nure Elatari of the Council on American-Islamic Relations
The often repeated story and belief about Muslims is that they preach intolerance, violence, and oppression. This is far from the truth, but it's a prevalent idea in a country as advanced as America, unfortunately. Nure Elatari, 25, has made it her mission in life to combat the ignorance. As Communication Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Arizona, she and CAIR are proactive about engaging and educating the public on the beliefs of Muslims…

Confessions of a Slacker
You know you shouldn't do it. But sometimes it's a pain to go to work 5 days out of the week; and sometimes you need to be a little, let's say, creative to get your boss to give you the day off. What was your best excuse to get out of work? We want to know. And don't worry, we won't tell on you. We'll just use it on our next lazy day and be very appreciative of the tip. Submit your professional confessional here.