Archive For January, 2012

Low IQ & Conservative Beliefs Linked to Prejudice – Yahoo! News

There’s no gentle way to put it: People who give in to racism and prejudice may simply be dumb, according to a new study that is bound to stir public controversy. via Low IQ & Conservative Beliefs Linked to Prejudice – Yahoo! News.

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tender indifference: painting snowboards DIY

So last night my good friend and falafel consultant Subhan – thats right, of Muslim in America, told me he wanted to paint his snowboard. I also wanted to paint my snowboard, but for a much different reason. Some Muslims opt out of alcoholic indulgences, so the “Smirnoff Ice” edition Nitro, while totally awesome, stands [...]

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Be…

Be By Subhan Tariq Go ahead, Be what you want to be Be the crazy one who stalks everyone on Facebook Or the creepy one who knows where everyone is at all times Be the loud one who talks over everyone else Or the stubborn one who always wants his way But be yourself and [...]

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Untitled by Hina Jaffer

This was written by my niece. I’m a very proud uncle. Untitled By Hina Jaffer This is not a poem meant for the purposes of rhyme I am just a poet writing of the injustices of our time I am the starved of Somalia The poor of India I am the wounded of Syria Oh [...]

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Occupy The Dream: The Mathematics of Racism | Dylan Ratigan

Since 1971, there have been more than 40 million arrests for drug-related offenses. Even though blacks and whites have similar levels of drug use, blacks are ten times as likely to be incarcerated for drug crimes. · “There are more blacks under correctional control today — in prison or jail, on probation or parole — [...]

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