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NY Neighbors 9/11. As the tenth anniversary of September 11th approaches, New Yorkers are looking for meaningful ways to commemorate the day. Across the City, groups are organizing events that reflect efforts to mourn their losses, honor sacrifices and continue to build a stronger city. As you browse this site, notice that the events are as diverse, vibrant and representative of the myriad backgrounds and perspectives as New York itself.

Yemen is not Tunisia or Egypt – CNN.com. Yemen’s regional diversity actually helps a weak central government to remain in power. No rival commands a large enough following to challenge Saleh’s rule. The protesters call on Saleh not to put his son in power, but no one is chanting a viable successor’s name. There is no ElBaradei waiting in the wings, as we see in Egypt.

For Muslim politicians, running for office is the American way – CNN.com. Across the country, dozens of Muslims have actively engaged in the American political process, running for — and winning — elected offices. From a mayor in New Jersey; to state representatives in North Carolina, New Hampshire, Iowa, Maryland and Missouri; to congressmen in Minnesota and Indiana, American politicians from the Muslim faith are increasingly in political positions.