The Real Lives of Islamic Radicals By Ken Ballen They could be any teenagers in an all-American coming-of-age story. Experimenting with drugs, racing cars their parents gave them, and spying on girls, they have the same inclinations as characters in American Graffiti eager to rebel and to find their independence. Except that these kids are all boys, and their female counterparts are separate and veiled. Instead of a quaint California town, their story unfolds in the harsh Arabian Desert. Instead of meeting for shakes and fries at the local diner, they enjoy eating sweet dates, making a game of spitting the … Continue reading →