Trump’s election has caused a surge in law school applications but given the recent advances in legal technology - more lawyers may not be the most effective way to combat Trump’s policies.
Beto O'Rourke is running for US Senate against Senator Ted Cruz. Check out my interview with him at the Texas Tribune Festival. We discussed healthcare, education, Islamophobia and his refusal to accept PAC money instead utilizing a grassroots campaign.
DACA – the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was implemented by the Obama Administration through executive order in 2012. The children impacted by this order are called DREAMERS. Last week President Trump repealed this executive order and instead put pressure on Congress to pass some type of legislation dealing with the Dreamers. Majority of people believe only the Latino population is impacted by this but this is false, several South Asians will also be impacted....
We continue our interview with Chairman Anchia and discuss the politics surrounding the funding of Texas Public Education. While the soundbites of tax cuts always sounds amazing, it usually has unforeseen consequences. Tune in to hear how some of the politicians in Texas want to cut property taxes without addressing the impact it will have on the Texas Public Education System.
A much shorter clip of the Battle of the Sanctuary podcast which was aired on Radio Azad! During the Regular Session the Texas Legislature passed an incredibly contentious bill, Senate Bill 4 (SB4) pertaining to sanctuary cities and illegal immigration. For this segment, I interviewed Chairman Rafael Anchia from Dallas to discuss the detrimental implications this legislation will have not only to the Latino community but also to the South Asian and Muslim communities as...
By opening up our mosques and homes to our Non-Muslims neighbors and community members, we can demystify our faith and remove misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.
On Sunday June 18th, my love for Pakistan grew exponentially. As Hassan Ali got the last man out, millions of Pakistanis around the world, myself included, jumped for joy. Somehow, Pakistan had defeated the best cricket team in the world, India. Indian fans left the stadium in droves while a sea of Pakistan flags waved energetically around the cricket ground. My mother, seated next to me, had tears in her eyes: a combination of disbelief...
WiseUp about what happened in the Texas Legislature and how it could impact you!
The patriarchal force of politics & economics has a trickle-down effect into society, even in the subtlest ways.
