How Arab Colonialism Conquered the Middle East

How did the indigenous peoples of the Middle East outside of the Arabian Peninsula become “Arabs?” A perspective on colonialism.

Confessions of a Palestinian Christian girl

Dating in the Palestinian-Arab culture ain’t easy.

By Alana Bannourah

Reclaiming Belly Dancing for Middle Eastern Women

Orientalism should not define belly dancing for Middle Eastern women.

By Alana Bannourah (University of Nevada)

Breaking down the 2006 Palestinian elections vote-by-vote

For over a decade, Palestinians have been denied democratic elections. What happened in 2006? And, how does that affect the Palestinian present?

Harvey Milk’s Zionist Revolution

How Harvey Milk’s vision for a liberated LGBT community mirrored modern Zionism’s declaration of a “New Jew” who would fight for their own self-determination.

Kuwait: Assessing Legitimacy and Stability in a Land of Paradox

In an radically changing Middle East, Kuwait — a vibrant, civil society — exists as an anomaly.

The Jewish Existential Question

Contemplating a Judaism that reflects our Middle Eastern roots.

By David Malachi

Creating fear: How American news outlets perpetuate Islamphobia

Fox News’ slogan is “fair and balanced.” Not so much if you are Muslim.

What is ProgressME Magazine?

Introducing ourselves. Again.

74 Massacres Later: The Persecution of the Yezidis

Yezidi’s — an indigenous people and religion native…