Fadi Elsalameen Confesses “I’m an Extra-Terrestrial”

At a press conference held at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the Edward Scissor Hands look-a-like said: “I’ve been sent to this planet to force Israelis and Palestinians into a kosher love fest. I believe this can be accomplished through blogging.” He also mentioned that Palestinians need to wear suits more often, and Israelis need to learn how to say “excuse me.”

Half-Baked Palestinian Leadership Fries the Palestinians

Ever since Hamas won the 2006 election, the Palestinians have witnessed one of the greatest political divisions in their modern history. Upon my visit to Gaza a year ago, I have heard of many stories and countless accounts of divisions among Palestinians. While most of these divisions and political differences enrich the debate in the Palestinian society, those divisions can also undermine the cause. Throughout the conflict many Palestinian homes had siblings who supported different political factions without breaking up the family. But now things look different. Two recent events raise alarm;

Auto-Tune-backed Gubernatorial Candidate Loses Primary

Perhaps to prove Jay Z right about the death of auto-tune, the last minute release of a campaign theme song by the Farouk Shami campaign failed to convince democratic party members to give the Palestinian-American businessman the party’s nomination in the Texas governor race.

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

In honor of Gil Scott Heron, the original ‘The Revolution will not be televised‘ poet, releasing a new album after a long absence, below is a poem by KABOBfriend Nader Abusumaya in which he pays homage to his fellow Chicagoan. I was told 2 wrongs don’t make a right, but four rights make a box, enclosed fixtures, [...]

My Personal Challenge to Niveen Rasheed

The New York Times had a write-up about Niveen Rasheed (left), the leading scorer of Princeton University’s women’s basketball team. The Times took particular and primary interest in the fact that her teammate, friend and fellow Bay Areaite, Lauren Polansky, is Jewish.

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Ten Palestinian Crappy New Year’s Resolutions

With things looking worse than ever for Palestinians, I can only say “Crappy New Year.”

Still, what would the start of the new year on the Gregorian calendar be without new resolutions? Like the United Nations’ resolutions against Israel, the vast majority will go unenforced; but their proclamation has become a tradition of sorts. This list is of ten suggested resolutions for the Palestinian people.

A story that needs to be told

I’m writing to you as friends, colleagues, members of the media, acquaintances and activists. Some of have never met me; others have heard parts of the story I am about to tell. However, I do believe that all of you may have an interest in reading this – it is a story that needs to be told. Read

Deconstructing Obama’s Cairo Speech

Barack Obama’s speech today in Cairo was meant to establish a new relationship between the United States and the Arab world. Good Luck. This speech shows either he doesn’t get it, or he does, but is useless.

This is a sometimes funny, sometimes angry, and sometimes impressed retort. Read it now!