Western Muslims

By John Feffer | ( Foreign Policy in Focus) | – – The victory of Sadiq Khan has "normalized" Muslims in UK politics in much the same way that JFK normalized Catholics in American politics. But American Muslims are still waiting for their JFK moment. Even his own sister was mortified. In the recent mayoral […]

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Sadiq Khan and Trump: Why KKK Donald’s values are Unacceptable

Juan Cole

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The charismatic young mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is calling out Donald Trump for his bigotry toward Muslims. He says he plans to visit the United States this fall before the presidential election, because in case Trump wins, he won’t be able to. He had told […]

Western Muslims

Sadiq Khan: Is London’s first Muslim Mayor the ultimate weapon against Radicalism?

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Parveen Akhtar | (The Conversation) | – – In Pakistan, the chances that the son of a bus or rickshaw driver could secure a high-ranking political position in the country’s capital city are minuscule. But now, the people of London have elected Sadiq Khan – the son of an immigrant Pakistani bus driver – to […]

Islam-hatred

Islamophobia: When Europe starts hating a Religious Minority, you Know it is a bad Sign

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By: Emran Feroz | ( TeleSur | – – Europe’s first report on Islamophobia shows the dangerous climate Muslims live in, and that bigoty is closely linked with imperialist politics. Throwing a pork head, or sometimes even a grenade, on a mosque. Assaulting a Muslim woman who wears a head scarf. Demonstrating against the building […]

Education

Anti-Muslim Bigotry @ Idaho State to cost Pocatello $400 mn./ yr

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Jay Hidlebrandt, Karole Honas, Misty Inglet | – KIFI Local News 8 | – – “The Idaho U.S. Attorney Wendy Olson held a press conference in Pocatello Thursday to address the recent hate crimes against Middle Eastern students.” KIFI Local News 8: “Idaho U.S. Attorney addresses hate crimes in Pocatello”

Christians

In rebuke to Europe, Pope brings 3 Syrian Muslim Refugee Families to Vatican

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Rome Reports | (Video News Segment) | – – “In total, he is taking 12 people with him. They are all from Syria.” Rome Reports: ” Pope takes three refugee families with him to Rome”

Islam-hatred

White Terrorist and Muslim-Hater Breivik Sues Norway over ‘Inhumane Treatment’

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AJ+ | – – “Anders Breivik’s trial over inhumane prison conditions just ended. His more serious complaints include 23-hour isolation, censorship and hundreds of strip searches. In 2011 he killed 77 people in what he calls an attempt to prevent “Islamization.” A decision is expected in April.” AJ+: “Anders Breivik, Norway Mass Killer, Sues Over […]

Islam-hatred

Who made it OK to Hate Muslims?

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Dena Takruri | (AJ+ ) | – – “Donald Trump openly hates on Muslims, but you might be surprised at who else has used Islamophobia during their presidential campaigns.” AJ+: “Who Made It OK to Hate Muslims?”

Islam-hatred

Young American Muslim Protesting Trump Racism ejected from Rally in Style

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TeleSur | – – The U.S. citizen of Pakistani descent was dressed in sunglasses and a long South Asian coat. An Asian American was escorted from a Donald Trump rally in Warren, Michigan after repeatedly shouting that, “Not all Mexicans are rapists, not all Muslims are terrorists.” Saqib Javed, a resident of Warren, dressed for […]