activism

The letters to the editor section of a newspaper is its most widely read section. In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, this section has been a battleground for pro- and anti-Muslim views. This is a short guide to writing an effective letter to the editor. 

Lena Abdel-Razeq's story about her Muslim school's shoe drive for the people of Kosova was so good, she got a $5,000 scholarship and an internship at U.S. News Online this summer for it. Find out how she did it. 

It's easy to become angry about Islamophobia in the media, but nothing will change unless we respond in an effective manner. This short guide offers readers a way to channel their frustration about the ongoing negative media coverage of Islam and Muslims into positive action.