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Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, actress, and writer. She is the Co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and founder of Maysoon's Kids. Follow her on twitter @MaysoonZayid and see her work at www.Maysoon.com

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Somewhere Over the Separation Barrier

Closing Note

A one-state solution is not ridiculous, not racist and not irrational. In her last piece for Open Zion, Maysoon Zayid explains why.

Maysoon Zayid | Published Dec 18, 2013

'Omar' and the Oscars

Movie Review

Hany Abu Assad's new film, "Omar," presents a comprehensive view of the Palestinian situation.

Maysoon Zayid | Published Dec 16, 2013

Hey-Hey, Ho-Ho, Mahmoud Abbas Has Got to Go

#DownWithAbbas

The Palestinian Authority went from stifling dissent on college campuses and social media to arresting foreign nationals for speaking out against the Palestinian government. It’s time for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to retire, says Maysoon Zayid.

Maysoon Zayid | Published Dec 03, 2013

Gaza to Jersey: A Star is Born

Palestinian Superstar

Maysoon Zayid interviews Arab Idol winner Mohammed Assaf on his world tour.

Maysoon Zayid | Published Nov 25, 2013

The Erekat Came Back

Negotiator Redux

Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat quits, Mahmoud Abbas confirms it, John Kerry visits, and Maysoon Zayid processes the latest Israeli-Palestinian negotiations news.

Maysoon Zayid | Published Nov 15, 2013

Radioactive Revelations Raise the Question: Who Killed Arafat?

Whodunnit

After years of conspiracy theories, do Palestinians finally have proof that Yasser Arafat was murdered? Maysoon Zayid on why this might be bad news for Mahmoud Abbas.

Maysoon Zayid | Published Nov 08, 2013

The IDF Eid Crasher

Cross Cultural Love
Maysoon Zayid | Published Oct 17, 2013

Ovaries on Overdrive in the Kingdom

Fatwa This

Despite a smalltime Saudi cleric’s fatwa warning women that driving damages their private parts, the women of the Kingdom have pledged to hit the road this month. Maysoon Zayid reports.

Maysoon Zayid | Published Oct 09, 2013

Netanyahu’s Iran Soliloquy at the U.N.

Crying Wolf

Netanyahu's UNGA speech left Maysoon Zayid bewildered. Israel's prime minister went on and on about Iran, but practically ignored the Palestinians.

Maysoon Zayid | Published Oct 02, 2013

Clashes at Al Aqsa, Speeches at the UNGA

Week in Review

Maysoon Zayid reviews the events of this week in Palestine and Israel, which formed the backdrop to Mahmoud Abbas's speech at the U.N. General Assembly.

Maysoon Zayid | Published Sep 27, 2013

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