It is easy to focus on the negative, but sometimes it is important to remind ourselves of the good news for a change. To that end, Juan Cole has compiled a list of ten good news stories from the Islamic world that we all should take a moment to remind ourselves of. There’s plenty to decry in the world at large, but we need to remind ourselves that there was much to celebrate, as well.

I think we do need to add some kudos for President Bush to that list, as well – especially for his legacy in Africa.