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What’s Next for the Muslim American Movement for Peace, Justice and Safety?

By Wa’el Alzayat, CEO Emgage Action History teaches us that transformative social and civic change is rarely the result of a single strategy or a solitary group working in isolation. Instead, it emerges when diverse efforts—each targeting different pressure points within society—converge to push forward a shared vision. From the civil rights movement to the […]

President-elect Donald Trump would require tariffs on foreign goods

by TMO STAFF’ President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to place tariffs on certain foreign goods. He would require China, Mexico, and Canada to pay a tariff on exports. He calls it a part of his agenda to target the illicit drug business from neighboring countries; suggesting the tariffs could help the United States economy. Trump […]

Lebanon Army Officials Claim Israel Broke Ceasefire Day After Signing

By Aysha Qamar A day after signing a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon on Wednesday, Israeli forces conducted an airstrike on the country Thursday prompting Lebanese officials to declare a violation. According to CBS News, Lebanese authorities reported scattered incidents of Israeli mortar attacks, strikes and shots fired near Lebanon’s southern border. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency […]

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu

by Aysha Qamar The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif for war crimes and crimes against humanity on Thursday. In a statement on Thursday, the Netherlands-based court said there were “reasonable grounds” to believe that Netanyahu bears criminal […]

The Fate of the House Remains Uncertain 

By TMO STAFF As the general election wrapped with a majority favoring the Republican Party, national House seats are still being decided. At this time, both the Senate and White House have been declared conservative, the House has yet to be declared a side. The remaining results will determine the GOP margin within the lower […]

GOP Dominates Capitol Hill

By TMO Contributor  The Republican Party has taken control of the Senate. Key victories in states like Ohio and West Virginia sealed their majority. Projections show they may pick up even more seats, especially in Montana. For Muslims in America, this shift raises important questions. How will this new political reality impact our community? What […]

Donald Trump Wins 2024 Election

by Aysha Qamar While multiple states are yet to be called—Trump defeated Democratic nominee and former Vice President Kamala Harris 277-224 in the Electoral College, around 5:34 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Trump’s presidential win came after he was named the projected winner in Wisconsin. Trump prematurely declared victory in the presidential race, while […]

Five More Palestinian Journalists Were Killed

by Aysha Qamar Israeli air strikes in Northern Gaza killed at least 50 Palestinians on Sunday, five identified as journalists, the government media office in Gaza confirmed. “We strongly condemn the unprecedented and ongoing crimes of the occupation against Palestinian journalists, as it was announced that 5 of them were martyred today, and we confirm that [Israel] will […]

Press Release: A Statement From the Imams Council of Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Download PDF   Dear Community, Please take a moment to read the following statement from the Imams Council of Michigan, which clarifies the council’s non-endorsement of any political candidates and calls for unity within the community. Imams Council of Michigan Imam M.A. Elahi (Co-Chair) – (313) 655-3215, imam@ihw12.com Imam M. Elturk […]

Israel Attacks North Gaza’s Last Hospital, Kamal Adwan

by Aysha Qamar More than 150 patients and staff are trapped at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya after an Israeli raid, the Palestinian Civil Defense in Gaza told Al Jazeera Friday. Israeli Forces allegedly dragged wounded patients— including those with health complications— outside the buildings into the courtyard as they conducted a mass arrest. The […]

Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris participates in town hall

By TMO STAFF Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to undecided constituents on Wednesday night in a town hall hosted by CNN in Chester Township, Pennsylvania. In less than two weeks, the election will take place, and constituents will cast their vote. The town hall was originally supposed to be the second Presidential debate that was […]

Israel Accuses Journalists and Press in Gaza of Being Terrorists

by Aysha Qamar In its latest attempt to falsify the truth, Israel Defense Forces claims it found documents in the Gaza Strip that expose six Al Jazeera journalists as “Hamas and Islamic Jihad Terrorists.” The allegations were posted to X on Wednesday, with photos of the accused journalists: Anas al-Sharif, Alaa Salameh, Hossam Shabat, Ashraf al-Sarraj, Ismail Abu Omar […]

Op Ed: What Truly Led to Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh’s Firing?

by Zain Ahmed Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh was allegedly fired for wearing a patch in support of Lebanon. While the historic Muslim coach has not made an official statement regarding his termination, advocates believe his appearance at his last game indicates his reason for firing. “Living the dream, brother,” Saleh told reporters, according to […]

The United States fires bombs at Yemen

by TMO Staff The United States military has fired airstrikes on alleged storage weapons by Houthis in Yemen. The Pentagon made the announcement on Wednesday. B-2 stealth bombers were among the weapons utilized during the airstrike. The US believes Houthis have used weapons to target local civilians and overall military vessels across the country. President […]

“This Will Increase Our Movement”: Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed In Combat

by Aysha Qamar Hamas has officially announced the killing of prominent Palestinian political figure and leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday. Sinwar was killed in combat with the Israeli occupation, fighting for his country’s liberation until his last breath. He has been leading the resistance after the killing of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. According to Reuters, in addition […]

Israel Is Burning Palestinians Alive, Again

by Aysha Qamar Israeli occupation forces launched several air attacks on tents of displaced Palestinians inside a hospital complex in Gaza killing at least four people and wounding at least 70, many of them critically injured in the early hours of Monday. The bombings resulted in a massive fire with gruesome videos and images circulating online depicting Palestinians […]