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“I'm a progressive. What I find is that a subsection within the left that instead of standing for consistency in progressive values, so feminism as applied to mainstream society, as well as within minority communities, gay rights to mainstream society as well as within minority communities.”

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Maajid Nawaz

Maajid Nawaz is a British-Pakistani political activist and writer known for his advocacy of secularism and democracy within the Muslim community. Born in 1978, he has been actively involved in politics and has written extensively on issues related to Islam and the Muslim community. Nawaz's work focuses on promoting secularism and democracy, and he has been a vocal advocate for reform within Islam. more

“If we are true small 'l' liberals, it's our job to seek out feminist Muslims, ex-Muslims, liberal Muslims, dissenting voices within Muslim communities, gay Muslims - we should promote those voices and in doing so, we demonstrate Islam is not a monolith, Muslims are not homogenous, and that Muslims are truly internally diverse.”

Ifs Should Jobs Voice Community Gay Islam Feminist Diverse Exes Muslim Community

Author:Maajid Nawaz

“I believe that preventing radicalisation is far more efficient than de-radicalisation, meaning stopping someone joining is a lot easier than trying to pull someone out once they've joined.”

Trying Believe I Believe Easier Efficient Stopping Joining Preventing

Author:Maajid Nawaz

“Even just pestering people with questions, and being nosey and pushy and getting her way, are things I think many young women grow up struggling with, to assert themselves.”

People Thinking Way Young Grows Struggle Growing Up Young Women Pushy Nosey

Author:Deborah Ann Woll

“I have a policy that I don't actually watch the work that I do. There are all kinds of reasons to do that, but one really interesting side effect that has come about from that is that I have no imagery of the show that isn't from first-person.”

Firsts Kind Persons Reason Shows Sides Interesting Watches Effects Policy All Kinds Imagery Really Interesting First Person Side Effects

Author:Deborah Ann Woll