Childless by CHOICE, Get It?

I don’t want kids. Never have. I consider birth control the greatest invention of the 20th century and I’ve been taking it religiously for nearly a decade. No pregnancies to date, and in the rare event of one I’d be first in line at my local abortion clinic before that zygote even mildly resembled a human. I’ve given a great deal of thought to parenthood—arguably more than many who ultimately pursue it. And recognizing the enormous responsibility, commitment and sacrifice involved, I respectfully refuse to reproduce.

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For Iranian-American Author, Making Sense of a Bipolar Life (profile by Jeff Baron)

Melody Moezzi’s first book was an effort to introduce Americans to folks who, like her, are Muslim. Now she’s working on her second book, introducing Americans to folks who, like her, happen to be bipolar.

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Melody Moezzi: In a Rush to Do Some Good (profile by Jeff Baron)

Melody Moezzi is an activist in every sense of the word: She embraces causes, and she does something about them.

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Obama Is Hitting a Sophomore Slump in the Muslim World

Nothing sets a rock star up for failure quite like a killer debut album. And President Obama's debut in the Muslim world seventeen months ago set the bar sky-high. In Cairo, where he gave his first speech aimed at reaching out to Muslims around the world, he came off as an undeniable rock star. So much of the global Muslim community was hypnotized by his rhythm, charisma and harmony.

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A Muslim's Defense of Geert Wilders

As an independent Muslim woman who doesn't appreciate being told what to do, say, wear, read or write, I have a special place in my heart filled with disgust for those who embrace the bigoted ideologies of Islamophobes like Dutch parliamentarian Geert Wilders. But as an outspoken writer and attorney, I also have a special -- and much larger -- place in my heart filled with respect and adoration for human liberty.

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A Muslim’s Plea for Gay Rights

Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about how much my people are under attack in America today. The thing is, though, as an American Muslim, I don’t really feel under attack. Annoyed? Sure. But attacked? No.

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Better Muslim Than Gay

Lately I've been hearing a lot about how much my people are under attack in America today. The thing is, though, as an American Muslim, I don't really feel under attack. Annoyed? Sure. But attacked? No.

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Embracing life after suicide attempt

From the moment I was admitted to my first psychiatric ward, I was desperate to get out. I hated the smell, the food, most of the staff, the routines, the magazines. I hated the sagging mattresses, the glassless funhouse mirrors, the furniture, the isolation rooms. But as much as I despised the place, there was one saving grace for me there: the other patients.

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Debate Over Proposed Islamic Center Near Ground Zero Continues

I think what really is at issue is a constitutional issue. This is a First Amendment issue.

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A Plea to Ignore the Ignorant

Having no interest in giving a misguided, self-proclaimed "Christian" pastor in Florida any more media attention than he has already received, I sincerely debated whether or not to write anything about his ridiculous plans to burn a bunch of Qurans this September 11.

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