Sister,
We have a large readership of American Muslims. People come and go on the site. I love American Muslim women., as I am one.
I know we, Believers, are one group. However, the issues pertaining to our nations are specific to our conditions and often it makes little sense to have universal discussions. I am a firm believer that many local issues should be addressed and resloved on the community level i.e the masjid.
I know I am in the minority..for example in the US many masjids are operated by immigrants who have no clue about the conditions/history of the US as they remain, by choice, in isloated communities. They have no knowledge of the world around them..
Sorry for brining this up but couldn't help it.