Hope in the Heartland

A Muslim revert, activist, and rural organizer writing on class struggle, social justice, and personal transformation. Hope in the Heartland is where faith, resistance, and working-class life intersect—covering everything from political essays to personal

Stay informed with Heartland Headlines, covering the latest news and events from the Midwest and beyond. Whether it’s labor strikes, political developments, or local grassroots movements, this section keeps you up to date with what matters to working people.

Fields of Struggle is where leftist analysis meets rural reality. These essays dig deep into capitalism, imperialism, labor, and resistance—examining how these forces shape our communities and how we can fight back.

From the Front Porch is about life, faith, family, and the struggles of being a rural leftist. These personal essays share experiences from the heartland—stories of resilience, community, and navigating a world that often feels isolating.

The People’s Almanac is a toolkit for resistance. Covering everything from labor organizing to mutual aid, direct action to survival skills, this section provides practical knowledge for building a better world in the belly of the beast.