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Why Burqas Are Just Fine for France and America
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyWell, Bonnie. I'm so glad that you ended your thoughtful post on why France and the United States should ban women from wearing burqas with a call for more conversation on this admittedly thorny issue. I couldn't disagree with you more -- and in the uppity spirit of this ladies blog, I'm happy to tell you why. ...
Islam Takes Another Hit in Europe: Swiss Vote to Ban New Minarets
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyFirst, it was head scarves. Then it was burqas. The latest target in Europe's growing anti-Muslim sentiment: minarets. ...
Time to Ban the Burqa? French Minister Says Yes
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyOh, dear. The burqa wars are back. In an interview with the Financial Times on Saturday, one of France's junior ministers -- Fadela Amara -- called for an all-out ban on the garment.And she didn't mince words. According to Amara, the burqa represents "the oppression of women, their enslavement, their humiliation." An outright ban would help stem the spread of the "cancer of radical Islam." Amara -- a feminist and former woman's rights organizer -- is of Algerian descent. ...
Head Scarves an Issue in Indonesia's Presidential Election
By Ria Misra - Politics DailyCampaigning for the upcoming presidential elections in Indonesia is set to wrap up on July 8 with the usual bells and whistles: speeches, rallies, and, of course, campaign posters. One set of posters is notable because it features the wives of the Golkar Party candidates with their hair covered -- and The New York Times reports it's become a lightning rod for the campaign. Arguments have centered on whether the Golkar Party is trying to turn the jilbab into a political symbol -- and use religion as a wedge to divide the electorate. French President Nicolas Sarkozy also recently caused a stir ...
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