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...analysis of immigration to Western Europe, asserting that immigration in itself is not a problem, but that unemployment, welfare benefits, and crime are more prevalent in immigrant communities. She also associated the situation among Muslim immigrants with that of groups resistant to assimilation. “Most Muslims complain of stigmatization as a group,” Ali said. “They ask why they are required to assimilate—they want to hold on to their culture.” Ali emphasized that petty crime, dropping out of school, and engagement in criminal activity are not related...

Author: By Jan Zilinsky, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Dutch Activist Discusses Islam | 5/10/2006 | See Source »

...write about your responsibility for all domestic aspects of your household. Unfortunately, in the East women have to accept all the responsibility at home. Many husbands still complain when their wives work outside the house. My husband has the virtue of not complaining about my job. I divide my time so I can attend to both my profession and my work at home. Also remember that I am an Iranian woman. I have learned how to be patient...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 10 Questions For Shirin Ebadi | 5/8/2006 | See Source »

...question. I supported amnesty for undocumented workers and I marched against California's propositions that made it harder for immigrants to receive social services. My patriotism is rooted in their perspective; their appreciation for how good life is in America serves as a valuable check on all those who complain that life was better 50 years ago or life is better in France today...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Blame Mexico: the Mess Starts at Home | 5/8/2006 | See Source »

...politicians hope that by developing a close relationship with like-minded blogs, the bloggers will feel more like part of the team and will temper their criticism. But even friendly blogs aren't easy to satisfy - as Pelosi found out after her Daily Kos encounter. Democratic aides complain that Matt Stoller, a blogger for mydd.com, another popular liberal site, never seems satisfied Democrats are being tough enough. "I don?t think we?re well-liked, necessarily," Stoller said. Bloggers often complain, moreover, about being spoon-fed information they could just as easily get on a senator's website. After Senate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Campaigning on the Blogs | 5/8/2006 | See Source »

...year and a half later, Hannah sits with her tutor at a small computer desk in her suburban home outside New York City. Facilitated communication is controversial (critics complain that it's often the facilitator who is really communicating), but it has clearly turned Hannah's life around. Since her breakthrough, she no longer spends much of her day watching Sesame Street and Blue's Clues. Instead, she is working her way through high school biology, algebra and ancient history. "It became obvious fairly quickly that she already knew a lot besides how to read," says her tutor, Tonette Jacob...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inside the Autistic Mind | 5/7/2006 | See Source »

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