Faisal Alam

2012-02-25T01:45:00.001-05:00

Newt is mad Pres apologized re soldiers burning Qurans, but conveniently forgets Bush's apology n 08 to Iraq over Quran target practice.

2012-02-24T22:40:00.001-05:00

Editorial on India Section 377 sodomy law from The Hindu newspaper. http://ping.fm/YcPHE

2012-02-24T15:28:00.001-05:00

Comprehensive Study of U.S. Mosques to Be Released http://ow.ly/9he2F

2012-02-24T15:24:00.001-05:00

NYPD Defends Tactics Over Mosque Spying; Records Reveal New Details On Muslim Surveillance http://ow.ly/9hdEX just keeps getting worse!

2012-02-23T18:55:00.001-05:00

Congrats MD legislature for passing marriage equality. Bill now goes to Governor for signature. Any MD single eligible bachelors out there?

2012-02-22T11:43:00.001-05:00

Just saw a black/white cow grazing with horses. Turns out cow was also a horse. citygaydrivingthroughfarmland :-)

2012-02-22T11:41:00.001-05:00

4 hour drive through VA to speaking gig @RadfordU + Pandora app blasting House music = Faisal bopping up & down in car & native VAns scared.

2012-02-21T23:41:00.001-05:00

Rev. Franklin Graham (son of Billy Graham) is not so sure Obama is a Christian. Really?! We're back to this again? He's NOT in my Rolodex!!

2012-02-21T23:40:00.001-05:00

Santorum opposes the landmark Supreme Court ruling of 2003 that abolished sodomy. What time machine did this maniac step out of?!

2012-02-21T23:35:00.001-05:00

I'll be speaking at Radford University in Radford, VA tomorrow (Wednesday 2/22) 7 pm. Email me for details: alam.faisal@gmail.com

2012-02-20T18:26:00.001-05:00

RickSantorun spkwman says she meant 2 say radical "environmental" not "Islamic" cause the 2 are so easy 2 confuse?! http://bit.ly/z8Ilfy

2012-02-20T11:59:00.001-05:00

You would never hear the words "neo-liberalism" on @CNN. LOVE @AJE (Al-Jazeera English). Discussion on capitalism and inequality in world.

2012-02-19T13:45:00.001-05:00

AZ sheriff running for Congress & Mitt Romney co-chair denies threatening to deport male lover - http://ow.ly/99ZFt You can't get any more hypocritical than this folks!! And noooo, immigration is definitely NOT a "gay" issue.

2012-02-19T12:11:00.001-05:00

Apparently rafting and 5 times a prayer are presumed terrorist activities?! NYPD needs to read "Islam and Muslims for Dummies"

2012-02-17T20:30:00.001-05:00

Shattering stereotypes on Muslim Women: New Modeling Agency, Iranian Ninjas, Muslim Fencer, UAE Sex Guru and more!! http://ow.ly/991Ud

2012-02-17T17:47:00.001-05:00

We have THIS to look forward to if god-forbid he gets elected.

2012-02-17T17:41:00.001-05:00

As expected, Gov Chris Christie has vetoed the NJ marriage equality law passed by both the NJ senate and assembly. fail douchebag

2012-02-17T16:11:00.001-05:00

Let's put these wen in charge of erectile distinction and see what happens, shall we? viagra women GOP http://ping.fm/OL9u1

2012-02-17T10:35:00.001-05:00

Queers or Europeans? Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference. thingsonlyamericanssay ;-)

2012-02-17T09:15:00.001-05:00

Can rhetoric, laws and policies of GOP's anti-women's ANYTHING get any worse?! Disgusting. Just call US United Saudi Ass and b done with it.

2012-02-17T03:30:00.001-05:00

Beautiful tributes from former colleagues of Anthony Shadid. http://wapo.st/xf7jJF

2012-02-16T22:44:00.001-05:00

Sad to hear of the sudden passing of acclaimed NYTimes reporter Anthony Shadid. Rare that you have an astute and poignant reporter like him.

2012-02-16T17:05:00.001-05:00

Congrats to NJ's General Assembly for passing marriage equality! Unfortunately your governor will veto it.

2012-02-16T16:02:00.001-05:00

NPR doing a story on glitter bombing. Glitterati holding anti-LGBT politicians accountable in a light hearted way. LOVE IT!!

BBC News - Uzbekistan 'cancels Valentines Day'

2012-02-15T13:55:00.000-05:00

Uzbekistan 'cancels Valentines Day'

By Johannes Dell and Shodiyor Eshaev

BBC News

Valentine's Day has taken off among young people in the Uzbek capital

Lovers in Uzbekistan who used to celebrate Valentine's Day by hearing pop singer Rayhan sing will have to look for other forms of entertainment this year.

Article continues on BBC.

Main - Malaysia - Islamic authorities to clamp down on Valentine’s shenanigans @ Mon Feb 13 2012

2012-02-15T13:51:00.000-05:00

Islamic authorities to clamp down on Valentine’s shenanigans

February 13, 2012

Jamil Khir said it was necessary to prevent wayward Valentine’s celebrations among unmarried couples. — File pic

SEREMBAN, Feb 13 — Islamic religious authorities will launch nationwide enforcement efforts to nab Muslims celebrating Valentine’s Day tomorrow, Bernama Online reported Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom as saying today.

Full Article from the Malaysia Insider.

Indonesian Female Students Hold Anti-Valentine's Day Placards During a Protest

2012-02-15T13:47:00.000-05:00

Asia's Love Affair With Valentine's Day (PHOTOS):

"Indonesian female students from an Islamic boarding school held up anti-Valentine's Day placards during a protest in Surabaya, East Java province earlier this week. Conservative Indonesian Islamic groups are denouncing Valentine's Day, saying it is un-Islamic and promotes promiscuity, casual sex and consumption of alcohol. (JUNI KRISWANTO/AFP/Getty Images)"

'via Blog this'

Flower shop turnout outdoes university attendance | Pakistan Today | Latest news, Breaking news, Pakistan News, World news, business, sport and multimedia

2012-02-15T13:44:00.000-05:00

From Pakistan Today - February 14, 2012

Flower shop turnout outdoes university attendance

LAHORE - The attendance took a nosedive at most universities and women educational institutions of the city, owing to a ban on celebrating Valentine’s Day inside the campus. The students were also seen criticising the administrations for barring them from the celebrations. On the other hand IJT and Shab-e-Milli celebrated Youm-e-Haya and distributed relevant pamphlets among the citizens for opposing Valentine’s Day. City institutions faced short attendances as most students preferred to stay outside the campus as administration had banned the entry of those students who were wearing red.

Article continued.

2012-02-15T11:12:00.001-05:00

Rick Santorum, mindset of the Dark Ages. http://ping.fm/dAKfU

2012-02-14T15:39:00.001-05:00

Tanks in Manama, Bahrain to prevent anti-govt protestors. US not saying much. Why you ask? We have a huge navy presence there.

2012-02-14T15:34:00.001-05:00

Religious police in Saudi have nothing better to do. BBC reports 140+ arrested for celebrating Valentines day and "red" items confiscated.

2012-02-14T12:17:00.001-05:00

A lover may hanker after this love or that love, but at the last he is drawn to the King of Love. - Rumi

Nicki Minaj's Gets "Exorcised" at 2012 Grammys

2012-02-14T01:14:00.000-05:00

2012-02-13T16:51:00.001-05:00

it was only a matter of hours before nicki minaj's performance last night got the catholics riled up. :) http://ow.ly/931BC

2012-02-12T22:44:00.001-05:00

Wow. In tears. Jennifer Hudson. The hair, dress, heels, voice. Speechless.

2012-02-12T18:01:00.001-05:00

I think there should be a requirement to retake American History & American Government before running for President. dreamsthatwontcometrue

2012-02-12T18:00:00.001-05:00

Rick Santorum today said that he'd "overturn" any Supreme Crt ruling that legalized same-sex marriage. Yup, these r yr GOP nominees folks.

2012-02-11T20:20:00.001-05:00

Breaking News: Whitney Houston has passed away. 48 yo.

2012-02-11T00:36:00.001-05:00

For transgender Pakistanis, new found rights. - from Washington Post. http://wapo.st/yCj5BB

2012-02-11T00:25:00.001-05:00

"I woke up this morning in the 21st century, not in the Middle Ages" Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado (about birth control and women's health)

Sh*t Bollywood Says

2012-02-10T15:26:00.003-05:00

2012-02-09T19:04:00.001-05:00

Anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church to protest at slain Powell boys’ funeral - fu*king a-holes!! http://ping.fm/j8jgn via @msnbc_us

2012-02-08T22:29:00.001-05:00

Congrats to Washington State for approving same-gender marriage. At this rate we're gonna run out of single guys!! Yikes!!

2012-02-08T18:37:00.001-05:00

CNN suspends Roland Martin for perceived homophobic tweets Citizen activism works. B careful what you say in public forums.

2012-02-07T14:13:00.001-05:00

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2012-02-07T14:12:00.001-05:00

Same-gender marriage humor. :-) http://ping.fm/crYvv

2012-02-07T14:05:00.001-05:00

Tday is good day to be a prog activist. Karen Handel (Komen) out; Prop 8 unconst & Madonna announced her tour dates! On to NYPD & Mid East!

2012-02-07T14:02:00.001-05:00

Yay for activist judges! Prop 8 rules unconstitutional. :-)

2012-02-05T15:46:00.001-05:00

70 degrees on February 5?! Um, sure... No global warming folks. Sheesh! http://ping.fm/Jsyh7

2012-02-02T13:20:00.001-05:00

So yesterday Trump was endorsing Gingrich; today it's Romney; prediction: tomorrow will b Mickey Mouse. Do we care?! thingsthatarestupid

2012-02-01T15:03:00.001-05:00

Maybe MittRomney needs to be reminded that 46 million Americans live in poverty, the highest since statistics on income started. F* u!!!

2012-01-29T17:14:00.001-05:00

Sec Gen of UN calls tells African countries they must stop treating LGBT people as "second-class" citizens. UN LGBT AfricanUnion History

2012-01-29T17:11:00.001-05:00

The world has changed faster than anyone could've imagined. Surely the Divine is with the oppressed and vulnerable. LGBTMuslims Revolution

2012-01-29T17:10:00.001-05:00

There was a time not long ago where seeing 3 queer Muslims at Creating Change was powerful. At cc12 there were 20+. The Divine is with us.

2012-01-29T15:36:00.001-05:00

Baltimore light rail wasn't prepared for 100+ queer folk & their baggage :-) cc12 packedtrainfullofqueers love the purple bags & name tags

2012-01-29T13:05:00.001-05:00

I've cried more at this years cc12 than ever before! So many brilliant & powerful moments. Life will be diff from today. @TheTaskForce

2012-01-29T13:04:00.001-05:00

Immigrant rights are LGBT rights and LGBT rights are immigrant rights!! - Ernesto

2012-01-29T13:02:00.001-05:00

@TheTaskForce - Bravo for awarding a queer undocumented young person with amazing leadership award. Intersections progressive work! cc12

2012-01-29T12:39:00.001-05:00

Gov of Maryland here to greet 3,000 queer activists!! Thank you for your support for justice and equality!

2012-01-28T16:13:00.001-05:00

@RaquelEvita talking ab reality facing many Muslim women living under Taliban - acid being thrown on face for not covering properly. cc12

2012-01-28T16:07:00.001-05:00

Talking about Shariah, political Islam, extremism & causes = Saudi Wahabbism also social services LGBTMuslims cc12

2012-01-28T15:27:00.001-05:00

We have to reach out to "them" if we want them 2 help (on LGBT concerns). Imam Daayiee Abdullah LGBTMuslims cc12 http://ping.fm/pmSIz

2012-01-28T15:24:00.001-05:00

Need to be aware of language, experience, what we say when discussing Islam & LGBT concerns. Filter what you hear. "in my experience" vc12

2012-01-28T15:23:00.001-05:00

I'm live tweeting Imam Daayiee's presentation on Islamophobia / Homophobia twitter.com/faisalalam lgbtmuslims cc12

2012-01-28T15:20:00.001-05:00

Fox is horrible on gay issues and gay media horrible on Muslim issues. We have to learn to filter media messages better. LGBTMuslims cc12

2012-01-28T15:17:00.001-05:00

We have to find that median place... similarities to bind us... intersections to discuss issues of common concern. LGBTMuslims cc12

2012-01-28T15:15:00.001-05:00

Imam Daayiee Abdullah came out at age 16 in 1970! Historic time for LGBT movement. He performs same-sex Muslim marriage cerem. LGBTMuslims

2012-01-28T14:37:00.001-05:00

Carey Johnson, ED of @IGLHRC introducing queer activists from around the world. hr4ee cc12 @TheTaskForce http://ping.fm/HQBLi

2012-01-28T14:22:00.001-05:00

Carey Johnson, ED of @IGLHRC introducing queer activists from around the world. hr4ee cc12 @TheTaskForce http://ping.fm/FI0LN

2012-01-28T14:13:00.001-05:00

Join the conversation on twitter about human rights for everyone, everywhere. hr4ee @iglhrc cc12

2012-01-28T13:51:00.001-05:00

HUD secretary Donovan addressing cc12 right now. Speaking about amazing Obama initiatives for LGBT people. lgbtrights @TheTaskForce

2012-01-28T13:47:00.001-05:00

First sitting Presidential cabinet secretary HUD addressing largest LGBT conf right now. Historic cc12

2012-01-28T13:46:00.001-05:00

Follow @TheTaskForce @IGLHRC for live updates from international plenary feat activists from Malaysia, Guyana and Uganda cc12 lgntmuslims

2012-01-28T13:28:00.001-05:00

Stage cc12 3,000 queer activists & allies organizing and enclosing a world of love peace and justice lgbtmuslims http://ping.fm/CzCaz

2012-01-28T13:25:00.001-05:00

LOVE that @thetaskforce blasting Rihanna's We Found Love in a Hopeless Place before international plenary @iglhrc v appropriate :-) hr4ee

2012-01-28T13:23:00.001-05:00

T minus 10 mins till International Plenary by @iglhrc cc12 follow live on twitter. Queer activists from Malaysia, Guyana and Uganda! hr4ee

2012-01-28T11:56:00.001-05:00

Need allies to accompany and support Transgender Muslims to attending mosque and prayer. LGBTMuslim cc12 Rocking Creating Change.

2012-01-28T11:55:00.001-05:00

Cultural Muslims, Religious Muslims, Atheist Muslims (yes we do exist!) ---> creating revolution, changing face of Islam LGBTMuslims cc12

2012-01-28T11:48:00.001-05:00

Variations of gender identity by diff govts. Depends on gender reass surg, how society IDs person, cultural attitudes etc cc12 LGBTMuslims

2012-01-28T11:40:00.001-05:00

Discussion about variations of gender segregation & how activists r challenging this trough pray in, creating gender rev LGBTMuslims cc12

2012-01-28T11:32:00.001-05:00

How can we support and affirm Trans Muslims w/o reinforcing sexism, violence against women... LGBTMuslims cc12

2012-01-28T11:25:00.001-05:00

Support for Transgender could be reinforcing sexism (perpetuating gender binary) - Ty Power cc12 LGBTMuslims

2012-01-28T11:23:00.001-05:00

Two of many highlights from cc12: Meeting transgender activist from PT Triangle Malaysia and young gay Muslim man studying neuroscience. :)

2012-01-28T11:18:00.001-05:00

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2012-01-28T11:17:00.001-05:00

Participants listen to Ty Power presenting on Transgender Muslims. LGBTMuslims cc12

2012-01-28T11:14:00.001-05:00

Ty Power discussing challenges within mainstream Islam, especially Sunni Islam doesn't have a hierarchy. V arbitrary. lgbtmuslims cc12

2012-01-28T11:12:00.001-05:00

Theological reasoning recognizes inner... vs outer. Trans understanding helps recognition of sexual orientation also. LGBTMuslims cc12

2012-01-28T11:03:00.001-05:00

Transgender Muslims have already gained... acceptance for transitioning from both major sects of Islam - Ty Power LGBTMuslims cc12

2012-01-28T10:19:00.001-05:00

Getting ready for Transgender Muslims: How Orthodox Islam Gets it Right (And Yet So Wrong); Ty Power; 10:45: Peale C; LGBTMuslims cc12

2012-01-28T10:16:00.001-05:00

LGBTMuslims day at cc12 Transgender Muslims 10:45 Peale C; Islamophobia/Homophobia 3 pm Peale B; queer Muslim caucus 6:30 Mencken C u!!

2012-01-27T16:33:00.001-05:00

If you think your queer friends exhaust you, imagine being surrounded by 3,000 of them?! Phew! Nap time! cc12 @TheTaskForce

2012-01-27T14:11:00.001-05:00

@Rea_Carey @TheTaskForce US military incl LGBT soldiers have killed thousands of innocent people. Military NOT part of my queer revolution.

2012-01-27T14:10:00.001-05:00

@Rea_Carey @TheTaskForce US military has destroyed lives of millions of people. Hundreds of thousands dead n Iraq Afghanistan. cc12

2012-01-27T14:09:00.001-05:00

@Rea_Carey @TheTaskForce While I understand why military inclusion is imp 2 some, we must stand up against military ind complex. cc12

2012-01-27T14:07:00.001-05:00

Follow Rea Carey's State of the LGBT Movement speech live now. Twitter.com/TheTaskForce cc12

2012-01-27T14:05:00.001-05:00

@ReaCarey applauds Hillary Clinton's historic statement on LGBTRights cc12

2012-01-27T14:04:00.001-05:00

New Beginning Initiative helped Obama admin issue guidelines to support LGBT refugees. @ReaCarey cc12

2012-01-27T14:02:00.001-05:00

@ReaCarey talking about LGBT inclusive legislation including Violence Against Women Act and Health Equity. cc12 @TheTaskForce

2012-01-27T12:57:00.001-05:00

"There is no 1 Islam... We are more connected than we realize... One humanity." LGBTMuslims cc12

2012-01-27T12:50:00.001-05:00

LGBTMuslims - follow my updates at twitter.com/faisalalam Queer Muslims creatin change at largest queer activist conf. cc12 @TheTaskForce