Masuma Ahuja

Bio

Having lived on three continents, I'm particularly interested in global issues and international politics. I'm a recent graduate from Oxford, with an honors BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. I've also worked on the hill, in microfinance, and for various nonprofits and media outlets.
ProPublica, Storify, and the Top 5 Cool New Media Startups That Are Changing the Game
By Masuma Ahuja
In a world where we find out about news within seconds on Twitter, where aggregators compete to tell us every story (in 140 characters or less), the media industry is changing on a daily basis. Many start-ups have joined this race to help shape the…
In Search of a Silicon Valley Candidate for President
By Masuma Ahuja
As the GOP race gathers steam, candidates’ histories are increasingly being scrutinized. For frontrunner Mitt Romney, who won both the Iowa Caucus and the New Hampshire Primary, this has meant discussion and criticism of his big business history at…
More Millennial Women Going Back to School, Could Boost Future U.S. Economy
By Masuma Ahuja
Over the last two and a half years, over 400,000 women have dropped out of the labor force.  The staggering number is worrying and indicative of a larger and more interesting trend: As employment opportunities remain dismal, especially for…
The Social Media Evolution: Facebook Timeline Scrapbooks Our Lives
By Masuma Ahuja
Yesterday, news websites and status updates exploded in despair and awe: Facebook had finally changed for American users; the much-anticipated timeline is here.  The timeline is as much an elegant redesign as it is a rethinking of the Facebook…
Rick Perry Website Stolen By Ron Paul Supporters
By Masuma Ahuja
Editor's Note: Since this article was published, the mentioned website was subsequently taken down. A screen shot of the page is available to the left. If you try going to RickPerry.com, you’re in for a surprise. You don’t end up at the Texas…
Huntsman Daughters Bring Much Needed Media Attention to Campaign
By Masuma Ahuja
On Sunday’s Meet the Press, GOP presidential nominee Jon Huntsman announced that he would drop out of the race if the New Hampshire primary does not go well for him and his campaign. His chances don’t look good, as he has consistently been polling…
Hindus Celebrate Diwali, the New Year
By Masuma Ahuja
Today is Diwali: the most important Hindu holiday, celebrated by nearly 1 billion people worldwide. The holiday generally falls on a day in late October or early November — based on the Hindu calendar — and marks the beginning of the Hindu new…
Ed Lee is Right to Run For Reelection in San Francisco
By Masuma Ahuja
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee announced yesterday that he intends on running for reelection on November 8. Lee was appointed to the position of interim mayor in January to complete the term of Gavin Newsom, who had stepped down to become lieutenant…
As Obama Loses Wall Street, Will He Lose Washington?
By Masuma Ahuja
Recent news that President Barack Obama raised a whopping $43 million dollars from July through September for his reelection campaign puts into the spotlight the issue of who is donating to presidential campaigns and which candidates these donors…
Cornel West Arrest Leads to Questions About OWS Leadership
By Masuma Ahuja
On Sunday, at a “Stop the Machine” protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., prominent author and Princeton professor Cornel West was one of 19 people arrested. The protest was one of the 1,420 similar “Meet-ups” around the world and…