Hussein Kesvani
What It's Like to Be an Atheist in Prison When Only God Forgives
Between chaplains offering guidance and the 12-step programs spiritual undertones, what happens when you want rehabilitation without needing to find God?
Things I've Learned from Joining a Gym in My Twenties
It's basically a chrome hellhole where you want to fuck everyone all the time.
All the Shit You'll Have to Deal with This Ramadan
From Ramadan bros and wildly uninformed colleagues, to the pain of eating and your uncle's bad breath.
All the Shit You Have to Deal with Going to the Pub as a Muslim
From ordering pints of water to dealing with your cousin Abdul, it's all a bit of a chore.
Everything I've Learned from Working in My Family's Corner Shop
First of all, people love quoting Apu from "The Simpsons."
More Needs to Be Done to Help Male Rape Survivors
At the beginning of this year, the British government pledged $784,000 to organizations helping survivors, but social workers and academics told me it's made little difference.
British Kids Are Still Being Subjected to Violent 'Exorcisms'
Eight-year-old Victoria Climbié was tortured and killed almost 15 years ago because her great-aunt believed she was possessed. Despite the introduction of new government policy following her death, little seems to have changed.
Banks are Targeting British Muslim Organizations
Banks including HSBC have shut down the accounts of a number of Muslim charities and non-profits based on vague "risk-assessments."
Why Are Banks Targeting British Muslim Organisations?
They claim the closing of bank accounts has nothing to do with "race or religion", but haven't said much else.
Iran’s Courts Are Still Blaming Rape Victims for Their Attacks
Rayhaneh Jabbari, a 26-year-old from Tehran, faces the death penalty for killing her attacker in self-defense.
Iran's Courts Are Still Blaming Rape Victims for Their Attacks
Rayhaneh Jabbari faces the death penalty for killing her attacker in self-defense.
We Asked an Expert How London Could Gain Independence from the UK
Ever since the whole Crimea incident, rumors have been flying around that Taiwan will formally attempt to declare independence from China, and that Misrata will attempt the same in Libya. Declaring independence is all the rage in international politics.