An Idea Sparks; A Journey Begins

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- Muawiya Series Exposed: Saudi Arabia’s $100M Plot to Divide the Muslim Ummah
- Pope Francis: A Legacy of Interfaith, Political Bridges, and Support for the Oppressed
- All About Palestine: A Complete Guide in Understanding its Struggle For Freedom (Intro)
- Why Palestinian Prisoners Are Integral to Winning this War
- Dollars for Genocide: How the US Government is Funding the War on Gaza
- The Burden America Shoulders in Protecting the Israeli Occupation
- Unrest Erupts at Controversial Immigration Detention Center in New Jersey
- National Guard Deployed as Protests Against ICE-Raids Erupt Across Los Angeles
- Words as Weapons: How Western Media Dehumanizes Gaza
- Exposed: How Israel is Arming ISIS-Linked Gangs to Control Aid in Gaza
- Over One Million Muslims Gather at Mount Arafat for Most Sacred Day of Hajj Pilgrimage
A year after coming up with the idea that is now TMJ, co-founders Fatima and Zainab Rights discuss their journey after having babies, moving to the same city and creating a space together that can fill gaps in digital media.
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Authors
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Zainab Rights is a Muslim American Journalist and Editor in Chief at TMJ News Network. She holds a double degree in Political Science and Homeland Security and a Masters in Journalism from Harvard University. She has over 12 years of experience in political commentary, writing and video production.
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Fatima El-Zein is Lead Producer at TMJ News where she aims to bring more awareness about her community through storytelling. El-Zein grew up in Toronto, where she completed her undergraduate degree in Journalism at the University of Toronto and also received a diploma in Journalism from Centennial College. She has worked extensively for CBC News before moving to the United States.