Nathan Lean

Editor-in-Chief, Aslan Media; Author

Among those partaking in Indiegogo's services is the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI), an organization classified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a hate group. They are using the platform to raise money for another batch of anti-Muslim ads.

Aamir Hussain

Muslim Interfaith Activist

Muslim-Buddhist dialogue may be difficult, but it is becoming increasingly necessary as tensions between Muslims and Buddhists worldwide escalate. Dialogue focused around morality, ethics and values can be an extraordinary avenue for intercultural exchange.

James Zogby

President, Arab American Institute; author, 'Arab Voices'

In January of 2012, we asked Americans whether or not they were hopeful that the Arab Spring would bring about positive change. By more than two to one they answered in the affirmative. But in the tumultuous year and a half that has followed, Americans have lost that hope.

Beth Kissileff

Books Editor, CJ: Voices of Conservative/Masorti Judaism Magazine

Though Lipman no longer holds an American passport, he says the values he learned in the U.S., such as "tolerance" and being able to "live at peace even if we disagree," have contributed to who he is today.

Sunil Sharan

Clean energy pioneer and South Asia expert

The grainy footage on state-run television revealed mourners filing by the bier of assassinated Indian prime minister, Indira Gandhi. Occasionally cri...

Matt Kirshen

Comedian; Writer; Professional appearer on things

Recently, Ann Widdecombe argued that Christianity and Jesus have come in for an unfair amount of abuse in recent years from comedians and comedy shows. Which is nonsense. Absolute nonsense.

Khurram Dara

Author, The Crescent Directive

Consider the type of individual who attends an interfaith event at his or her local community center. Do we really expect to find uneducated, ignorant people at these events?

Shawna Vercher

Media strategist, activist and mom

Democratic State Senator Geraldine F. Thompson cast a deciding committee vote in Tallahassee that advanced Bill 58, which national advocacy organizations have labeled the "Anti-Religious Hate" bill.

Laila Alawa

Muslim-American activist, blogger and outspoken feminist

I have not heard a single Muslim woman speak out about how she now feels freed due to the FEMEN protests. Why is that the case? Is it because all of the -- as Inna so condescendingly put it -- "bearded men with knives" are holding Muslim women back from speaking out? No.

SpearIt

Assistant Professor, St. Louis University School of Law

The latest string of suspected white supremacist violence involved at least one paroled prisoner and likely others in prison. This unfolding drama should be a wake-up call for any who think that Muslims hold a monopoly on terrorism.

Harun Yahya

Science is an important reality that enables us to know the universe we inhabit, the Earth and our own bodies and to be able to appreciate all the beauties around us. For a sincere Muslim, science is a blessing that God has bestowed on mankind.

Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey

Former Bosnian foreign minister and ambassador to the United Nations

Recognition is a blessing but also an obligation towards those marginalized, oppressed, and ultimately targeted/victimized. Voices are now literally and figuratively being silenced by killings on one hand and a desire to only see the best in a new Myanmar.

Imam Abdullah Antepli

Muslim Chaplain, Duke University

The legislators who cooked up this circus do not mention which religion will be the official religion of North Carolina if this resolution becomes a law. If, however, you pay attention, the brand of religion they are promoting is clear.

Samina Ali

Curator, Muslima: Muslim Women's Arts & Voices

Think about it. What other woman faces as much scrutiny or is the target of as much random violence - from both her own community as well as others -- as the Muslim woman?

Ron Kronish

Director, Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel

Since Hanukkah, the holiday of light, a year and a half ago, Tag Meir has been reacting immediately and with wide media exposure to all incidents of hate crimes in Israel, especially those committed under the slogan, Tag Mechir (Hebrew for "Price Tag").

Magda Abu-Fadil

Director of Media Unlimited in Lebanon

One can't keep track of multiple events on the dizzying Egyptian media landscape. But Bassem Youssef and his run-ins with authorities over charges o...