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The best books about Islamophobia and the War on Terror

Nov 29, 2023 | shepherd.com | Evelyn Alsultany |Deepa Kumar |Arun Kundnani |Saher Selod

This is a remarkable book that offers a clear historical overview of Islamophobia in the US, going back several centuries. Kumar shows that it is geopolitics that shapes whether Muslims are seen as friends or enemies. Thus the origin of Islamophobia is not a problem with Islam itself, but rather in US endeavors to remain a global empire. Besides Islamophobia, the books offers clear explanations to understand terrorism, the War on Terror, and empire. Why should I read it?
The Big Picture: 2024 Sustainability Industry Outlook

Nov 16, 2023 | spglobal.com | Deepa Kumar

2024 Outlook: Water stress and global operational challenges Extreme climate events in recent years have highlighted the importance of water as a strategic global resource. The prevalence of severe, difficult-to-predict weather patterns is likely to continue across the globe, affecting populations, countries’ economic performances and key industries that rely on water as an essential resource.
Why Media Conflation Of Activism With Terrorism Has Dire Consequences: The Case Of Cop City

Nov 14, 2023 | progressivehub.net | Deepa Kumar

The report found that apart from a handful of notable articles in The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times that tacitly criticize the wider application of terrorism charges evidenced in Georgia, the majority of the seven media outlets examined have deferred unquestioningly to government authorities in the use of this label.
We Can’t Understand Islamophobia Without Recognizing Its Roots in Imperialism

Aug 20, 2023 | themuslimtimes.info | Rafiq A. Tschannen |Deepa Kumar |Daniel Finn

AN INTERVIEW WITH DEEPA KUMAR Anti-Muslim racism has become a central theme for right-wing demagogues in Europe and the US. Islamophobia isn’t just a bad set of ideas: it’s a product of imperialism and the destructive wars waged by the US and its allies in the Middle East. EDITORS INTERVIEW BY DANIEL FINNOver the last twenty years, hostility to Muslims has become one of the central themes in political discourse throughout Europe and North America.
Minimalism and I

Jul 1, 2023 | medium.com | Deepa Kumar

The Covid-19 lockdown in March of 2020 sparked a change in me. It took me deeper in to understanding myself. It possibly changed the course of my life. I can imagine you rolling your eyes to that. Perhaps, you are thinking "tell me something different." There is more to this one, trust me. During Covid, I embarked on a journey of self-awareness through learning concepts of Transactional Analysis, and the pandemic just intensified the process.
“We Refuse to Leave Anyone Behind”: Oakland Teachers Secure Wins in Strike

May 21, 2023 | truthout.org | Daria Marcantonio Kieffer |Kenzo Shibata |Miles Hamberg |Deepa Kumar

The 3,000 teachers and support staff of the Oakland Education Association walked out May 4, shutting down all 85 elementary, middle, and high schools. Community support was immediate and widespread—parents were already familiar with the cuts the district had inflicted or proposed. Many donated food and joined our picket lines to walk, dance, and chant in solidarity.
Historic Rutgers Strike Goes Into Day 5: Workers Demand Better Pay, Job Security

Apr 14, 2023 | truthout.org | Amy Goodman |Miles Hamberg |Deepa Kumar |Derek Seidman

Image Credit: Twitter: @_ericblancFaculty at the state-run Rutgers University in New Jersey have entered their fifth day of a historic strike — the first faculty strike in the school’s 257-year history. Organizers of three unions, representing more than 9,000 professors, lecturers and graduate assistants, are demanding increased pay and better job security, especially for poorly paid graduate workers and adjunct faculty.
We Can’t Understand Islamophobia Without Recognizing Its Roots in Imperialism

Feb 14, 2023 | jacobin.com | Deepa Kumar

Deepa Kumar September 11 significantly elevated anti-Muslim racism in terms of policy as well as ideology. It was the basis upon which the national security state was expanded and bolstered. Although there had been practices of racial profiling and surveillance going all the way back to the late ’60s, those practices were expanded quite dramatically. September 11 significantly elevated anti-Muslim racism in terms of policy as well as ideology.
Pursuing Balance in the New Year

Jan 27, 2023 | biobuzz.io | Deepa Kumar

Guest Post by Deepa KumarJanuary 27, 2023Whether it be at work or in your personal life, January is a time where people set their New Year’s intentions and goals into motion. For many, those goals might include being more intentional in your time management so you can find a sense of balance. February is just around the corner, though, and we all know what tends to happen – you taper off.