The “Lesser of Two Evils” is Still Evil

Muslims have long been second class citizens in America. This was made evident in the post-9/11 years, in the lead up to the Iraq War, and the systematic surveillance of…

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Hijab Mandates: Religion or Enforced Opinion?

In recent years, the debate surrounding women’s clothing in Iran has become a highly debated topic. The Iranian government mandates that all women, both citizens and foreign visitors, must wear…

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Who Has the Privilege of Wearing a Headscarf?

Paris Fashion Week this year was a jungle full of shimmering dresses, massive gowns, 6-inch heels, and an unanticipated trend: headcoverings.  With hooded dresses featured in Balmain’s runway, silk scarves…

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Disney’s Endorsement of Muslim Internment

 Poster for 2020’s Mulan (via IndieWire) In late 2018, China began to experience rising criticism from the international community for its internment of certain Muslim minorities in the region of…

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