Danyal Khan, at The Blogs

Danyal Khan

Muslim American, Patriot, Veteran

Mar 18, 2025, 7:05 AM

When we see someone who looks like us suffering, we experience strong emotions: fear, anger, disgust, or sadness. But are these emotions even stronger when the suffering person shares our identity? When people advocate for a cause, they tend...

Oct 26, 2024, 11:33 AM

The Grifter Identification Guide

Since the dawn of time, grifters have been a nuisance to activists and movements, taking advantage of vulnerabilities exacerbated by conflict or struggle. These grifters have nothing to offer but much to gain, usually in the form of financial...

Oct 21, 2024, 6:54 AM

Does Israel’s Fight Matter to Americans?

Americans are often indifferent to what is happening in the Middle East. It’s understandable—our country is vast, and with a constant flow of political and social news through social media and the 24-hour news cycle, the average American’s attention...

Oct 1, 2024, 12:01 AM

Where Was I On October 7th? A Muslim Reflection

I’m looking at my social media feed, eyes wide open, not able to fully comprehend the horrific images I’m seeing. I leave social media, go to Google, search “Nova Festival attack,” and see news article after news article describing...

Sep 18, 2024, 12:15 PM

My Generation Failed in Activism

In an era where social justice movements dominate headlines and activism permeates almost every aspect of life, the evolving landscape of advocacy in the name of protests has failed. My generation stands at a crossroads, grappling with the necessity...

About Me

Danyal (Dan) Khan is the CEO and founder of the American Peace Committee. He is a US Army veteran & Muslim American, dedicated to interfaith peace, coexistence and fighting extremism.

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