whythawk ratings: measuring effective development

1. Nigeria, or the idiots guide to stealing an election
(Analysis/Analysis)

...eria is comprised of 36 states, 764 local councils, over 400 ethnic groups and is largely divided between Muslim north, and Catholic south. 140 million people live in this chaotic nation. And they h...

2. Islam, Shari'ah Law, and Cultural Capitalism
(Analysis/Analysis)

"If I was a non-Muslim travelling by plane I would always ask for the halaal meal," says Saliegh Salaam.  "Not only will the meal be prepared to a significantly higher standard tha

3. The ANC government of South Africa declares its comfort with violence and brutality
(Analysis/Analysis)

...nclude: Bare Witness (who pose naked to protest); Iraq Body Count (who attempt to count the fatalities); Muslim Association of Britain (a Muslim group against the war); to the World Socialists. Ever...