KABOBfest

Influence And Freedom

“None of the MENA countries rank in the top 50,” according to the Reporters Without Border 2011-2012 ‘Press Freedom Index’.

Will Sacha Baron Cohen Bring His Muslim Bashing To An End?

Sacha Baron Cohen loves to mock all things Arab and Muslim. All three of his most popular movies have gone out of their way to vilify Arabs and Muslims. Now, as brave men and women in the Arab world courageously and resiliently face down the despots that have beaten and killed them, Baron Cohen portrays a dictator.

On Chafed Oddballs, Siberian Socialites and Missed Opportunities

Although the Speedo brand is relatively unconcerned about the elasticity of their swim briefs, high-testosterone teens are committed to exploring the nature of it.

A Single Roll of the Dice

The die was cast on the sanctions during the summer of 2009, a senate staffer said, “It was basically understood that sanctions were going to go through.”

Palestinian and Israeli Prime Ministers Discuss Peace

Nabil Hanna takes a look at 'peace talks' ..or something.

The Gazan Dark Ages

It took me some time, but I have finally figured it out: I will take them to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament. Think about it... everyone at the show is bearded and scary-looking, and look like they might really hurt you. There is little food, everyone is armed, and there's no power, just candles. There is no fuel and no cars, so people use horses. Plus they don't bathe as often. And yes, wars and disease surround you. Perhaps being part of this show will allow them to see some of the good things about Gaza. Or maybe they'll just feel at home...

Black Boys in Africa, Black Boys in America

Shubnum Khan has something to say.

We Are All Immigrants

Husam Zakharia illustrates the meaning of Shaima Alawadi's murder and Islamophobia.

Contrary to Oren, Israelis Persecute Christians

A funny thing happened the other day. Michael Oren, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, tried to convince readers of the Wall Street Journal that the “only place in the Middle East where Christians aren’t endangered but flourishing is Israel,” while blaming Islam for the plight of Christians in the Middle East, specifically the plight of Christian Palestinians in the West Bank.

On Valentine’s Blues, Diddy’s Lies & Effervescent Love

Does sharing a skinny latte with Her supersede getting off with hot chicks in a drunken haze?