"When a woman enters a mosque, she is entering the house of God and she should experience the same sacred treatment. In front of God, men and women are equal; they have the same rights to practice their religion."

Abu Rmeileh, the Palestinian Olympian, will carry the hopes and the flag of his people, even as Palestinians continue to hold out hope for independence from occupation.

May we be like these pieces of wood, like Rumi,
catching on fire, releasing what's already inside us.

This evening PBS is broadcasting a remarkable documentary about Islamic arts.

Somewhere between the hotdogs and the burgers today, is our resolute promise to make America be America—to all, and to realize the unfinished experiment.