Muslim Stereotypes Find New "Lowe"

The Florida Family Association's petition against TLC's "All-American Muslim" hits home with some advertisers, who yanked their adverts off the air; One picture maintains anti-Palestinian stereotypes; Legal action against a murderous mom and four minors; Sexism plagues citizenship laws in Lebanon- again; "Loyalists" blast foreign press, instead of facing the truth.

A Crafty Arab [2]

How low(e) can you go?

One blogger reprimands the Florida Family Association's petition against TLC's progressive "All-American Muslim". The ridiculous allegations have lead certain companies to remove their advertisements from the show's airtime, particularly hardware chain Lowe's Home Improvement. "I think Lowe’s should look into shows that highlight true American values, such as Sister Wives, Toddlers and Tiaras, 20 Kids and Counting, and of course my all time favorite, Hording: Buried Alive."

Sixteen Minutes to Palestine [3]

What’s more surprising than TIME’s twentieth most surprising photo? Its caption

Irony bestows Time Magazine's "The Most Surprising Photos of 2011" selection. One photograph involving an Israeli agent in disguise as a gun-toting Palestinian women garnered particular concern and criticism. "After hearing about these people, these supposedly menacing Palestinians donning traditional garb and waving around guns, for so long, it is ironic that the only example I’ve ever seen happens to be of an undercover Israeli."

Kinzi Blog [4]

14 Year Old Victim of Sexual Assault Murdered For Pressing Charges

The Jordanian justice system gets a pat on the back for this Jordan-based blogger. Strong legal action is being taken against a women who strangled a 14-year-old boy with the assistance of four minors. The reason behind the attack is that he and his family pressed charged against her 19-year-old son for sexual harassment and refused to back down. "I am thanking God for Jordan’s legal system, which is doing what it is supposed to to protect children in this arena."

Beirut Spring [5]

Lebanon’s Dual Nationality Law is a Sexist Travesty

Mustapha from Lebanon speaks out against sexism in Lebanon's all-male cabinet. This is in retaliation to their law regarding foreign individuals with Lebanese fathers or grandfathers being able to apply for citizenship. This is viewed as an injustice to those who are based in Lebanon, but have only Lebanese mothers.

Mahmood's Den [6]

LIES LIES LIES! Really?

Mahmood from Bahrain dispels the hypocrisy surrounding foreign journalists. This is especially true of "New York Times" journalist Nick Kristof, who received a backlash from Bahraini "loyalists" over his coverage of protests. Mahmood lists ways to look past the smog and improve Bahrain's political situation.