Gender equity and violence against women are two issues rightfully attracting more attention in the mainstream press, but in the court of public opinion, Islam is wrongly seen as an instigator of women's oppression.
It is time to address the gaps between our understanding of Muslims and Islam and leave behind the myths and stereotypes that frame the view that many Americans hold of Islam and Muslims.
The trend to discourage the construction of mosques and Islamic centers remains real. The public's understanding of Islam is riddled with misperceptions that endanger our ideals. We're better than this.
While one cannot underestimate the political pressures and challenges the administration faces on Israel-Arab relations, the White House has often seemed to be following rather than leading.
