About the MOST Story Bank ...

The MOST Story Bank is a live archive of stories on the most current events, people and cultural perspectives of Muslims in America and around the world. With writers in mind, MOST carefully selects story-driven news from the most reputable published sources.

Business, Tech & Science, Women, World — December 17, 2014

Saudi Women Encouraged to Enter Workforce

A team of American female academics are working with the Saudi Arabian government on programs to bring more women into the workforce while still remaining true to their conservative culture. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, National, World — December 16, 2014

NYC and Tehran “Portal” Shows Common Ground

“A Portal Between Tehran and NYC ”gives locals in both cities the opportunity for a live, impromptu conversation, halfway across the world. … [Read more...]

National, World — December 16, 2014

American’s Attitudes on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Brookings Institute presents findings on a survey of American attitudes toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with such topics as Israeli settlements, Palestinian statehood and the potential for any … [Read more...]

Women, World — December 16, 2014

Women and The Workforce in Libya

In Libya, the majority of college graduates are women – 77% compared to 63% for men. However after graduation, only 43% of women enter the workforce. Al Jazeera takes a look at special interest groups … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — December 15, 2014

Why Muslims Are Turning to Online Dating

BBC takes a look at popular online dating sites targeting the Muslim demographic – where many come for a clear goal of finding a life partner and not a casual date. … [Read more...]

World — December 15, 2014

Iranians Grim on Their Future

With nuclear talks dragging on and economic sanctions still in place, many Iranians are not as hopeful about their future as the economy plummets. As one person said, "A few years ago, it was possible … [Read more...]

— December 12, 2014

MOST WEEKLY RECAP

We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) AP takes a look … [Read more...]

Women, World — December 12, 2014

Grad Students “Hang Out” At Roumieh Prison

A fascinating look at two young grad students studying extremism at Lebanon's notorious Roumieh prison. A must listen! … [Read more...]

Women, World — December 12, 2014

Female Medic Saves Lives in Aleppo

Despite losing her son and husband to the Syrian war and almost dying herself by sniper’s bullets, Umm Abdu refuses to leave war-torn Aleppo where she serves as the town’s medic and is considered by … [Read more...]

World — December 12, 2014

Imprisoned In Egypt… A Poet’s Story

Over 41,000 people have been arrested since the day Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi was ousted from office– nearly a year and a half ago. The Christian Science Monitor takes a look at one of these … [Read more...]