Telling the Muslims What They Must Do

"...Islamist fascism, e.g., al Qaeda, do not represent true Muslims. Because of American diplomatic pressure, it appears that the..."

March 27, 2006 Postmarks

Muslims for Life

"...Editor, It is a quite a popular slogan amongst Muslims to state that Islam means peace. Being reminded every..."

Sept. 14, 2011 Postmarks

All Clearheaded Muslims Must Agree With Me

"...how the Taliban would rule. We and all rational Muslims must realize the moral quandary this pretense of justice..."

Feb. 4, 2008 Postmarks

Congressman Wants to Keep Muslims Out of U.S.

"...merited a call for tighter immigration laws to keep Muslims out of America. Aside from the utter hatefulness of..."

Dec. 21, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

What Place for Muslims in DC Comics?

'Superman' writer Chris Roberson on the controversy of earthly aliens

June 24, 2011 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Council: Freedom From Fear

Council joins national defense of Muslims and immigrants

"...joined the national week of action in support of Muslims and all immigrants...."

Oct. 17, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Where Do We Go Now?

This Lebanese film looks at what might happen to the area’s ancient religious conflicts if women ruled the region.

"...might happen to the area’s ancient religious conflicts between Muslims and Christians if women ruled the region instead of..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In the Land of Blood and Honey

Angelina Jolie steps behind the camera to helm this picture she also wrote, which focuses on the emotional fallout of the Bosnian War.

"...The war between the previously cosmopolitan country’s Serbs and Muslims has begun and its not until months later, under..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Four Lions

This very black comedy about a group of bumbling jihadists is farce that ain't foolin' from the mind of British satirist Chris Morris.

"...details the bumbling efforts of a group of radicalized Muslims who dream of becoming suicide bombers. Initially, it's difficult..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Jodhaa Akbar

From the director of Lagaan comes this masterful Bollywood epic about a 16th century marriage of political alliance that gave birth to true love.

"...for religious tolerance, a concept that violently warring Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs in India some 500 years later have..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

It's a Tough Subject to Speak On...

Author Nonie Darwish talked at UT about Islam and anti-Semetism in the Middle East

"...in the area are just as anti-Semitic as are Muslims. How do you reconcile that with your beliefs on..."

March 31, 2008 News Post by Matt Martinez

Every Muslim a Terrorist

"...hold pig races on Fridays just to offend the Muslims." Yup, because there's no target more high value than..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Understanding Islam

Steve Moore's latest play makes a pilgrimage to the truth of a misunderstood faith

"...a playwriting class." Lots more reading, with visits from Muslims and scholars of Islam, visits to a mosque, and..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Muhammad Was a Punk Rocker

How a fictional music genre blossomed into a real movement

"...the imagination of a new generation of North American Muslims who were coming of age in the complicated decade..."

March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Anti-Sharia Bill Dead, but Sentiment Alive

HB 562 unlikely to make it out of the House, but the Islamophobia behind it is here to stay

"...Muslim Capitol Day, which had been organized by Texan Muslims and their allies to educate legislators about Islam...."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Allah Made Them Funny

Muslim comedy tour tickles the Austin faithful

"...monthlong fast. However, the religious venue meant that mostly Muslims attended the show, a family-friendly affair complete with toddlers..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Muslims gather at the Capitol, while clerics swap pulpits on Sunday

"...around the state converged on the second annual Texas Muslims Legislative Day, an event sponsored by the Freedom and..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...I have been living with and photographing Muslims in the Balkans for almost 10 years and have..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Kingdom of Heaven

Ridley Scott's Crusades epic is a historical spectacle on the order of Gladiator and a dissection of war, as gritty and illuminating as Black Hawk Down, that takes flight when it becomes a canvas for ideas and ideologies in action.

"...a fragile peace prevailed between the warring Christians and Muslims in Jerusalem. It is this unusual period of time..."

May 6, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...anti-Arab sentiment, a growing sense of fear among American Muslims, and cancellations in three cities (including NYC) due to..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...anti-Arab sentiment, a growing sense of fear among American Muslims, and cancellations in three cities (including NYC) due to..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

Lege Lines: Islamophobia Is out of Hand

In Texas and the nation, anti-refugee and anti-Muslim fervor grows

"...Move­ment"; and pledge to honor the safety of former Muslims. While the survey was paid for by private funds,..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Starring Role: Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Our man Brenner talks with the famed astrophysicist, because science.

"...know the biggest underrepresented group in the sciences are Muslims? There's a century of Nobel Prizes, and there are..."

Nov. 26, 2013 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

One Size Does Not Fit All

The international community reacts and adapts to a Westernized Web

"...an online authority on Islam. "A lot of modern Muslims are struggling with their identity, especially with young people..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eve of Destruction

Lawrence Wright on 'The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9 / 11'

"...expelling and killing the leaders who were not real Muslims, restoring the caliphate, and bringing Islam into the center..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Books Feature by Taylor Holland

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Our readers talk back.

"...not anti-Muslim, as shown by our defense of the Muslims in Yugoslavia, by the evidence of our Constitution's Freedom..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column

Point Austin: The Wages of Civility

The Supreme Court confirms that elections have consequences

"...reactionary decision after another: on redistricting, on discrimination against Muslims, on public sector unions...."

June 29, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Growing Intolerance

"...Day and Texas Rep. Molly White’s demand that all Muslims visiting her office recite "The Pledge of Allegiance" is..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Postmarks

Letters at 3AM: An Arbitrary Nation, Part 2

Laws arbitrarily enforced (or not enforced) according to the whims of the authorities are no longer laws

"...Item 2: There is no Fourth Amendment for Muslims, people who associate with Muslims, and professors who teach..."

May 3, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam

Not many people can say they created a music movement out of thin air

"...to Knight's surprise, his book inspired hundreds of young Muslims to start their own real bands and turn Taqwacore..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Screens Review by Josh Rosenblatt

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