Muslims ‘well integrated’ in US

This week an important  study was published that shows Muslims ‘well integrated’ in US . As a Moslem this really only reinforces my experience from the past four years as an active member of the American Moslem community, but it its great to see it in print.
People here in the U.S. have a number […]

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Field Guide to the Loner

 recently came across this article: Field Guide to the Loner: The Real Insiders, and it made me think even more than usual about the socializing aspects to campaigning. Obviously good social skills are essential for anyone who intends to represent people, but I do wonder if the way current campaigning techniques focus so intently on […]

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Fuel Prices

With gas prices reaching a record high, another necessary step that in the long run would be a boon to both citizens and industry alike is an increase in fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks. This, however, requires a legislative push…

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18 Seconds

There is a common misconception that achieving energy independence and reducing carbon emissions in America will require terrible economic and personal sacrifices. If we all are willing to exercise a little foresight and work together, this simply isn’t true. For example, here’s something we can all do in about 18 Seconds.
Not only does swapping out […]

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Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

In an excellent excerpt from his new book, Lee Iacocca asks “Where Have All the Leaders Gone?“
In it, Iacocca points out that the easy path of simply faulting “right-wing Republicans” or “liberal Democrats” is “an intellectually lazy argument,” and he establishes his “C-list” of qualities he says we need to learn to look for […]

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American Starts

A few more unexpected delays came up this week, but starting the week of May 8th, this site should begin running at full steam.  After all, not every worthwhile American project gets off with the smoothest of starts…

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