CAIR Report: Islamophobia Network Funded with $119 Million 2008 to 2011
Muslim civil rights group identifies 37 organizations dedicated to promoting anti-Islam prejudice (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/19/13) — The nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today released a report, “Legislating Fear: Islamophobia and its Impact in the United States,” which reveals that anti-Islam groups received more than $119 million in funding between 2008 and 2011. […]
The Reality of Islamophobia in America
By Corey Saylor Word count: 745 Thirty-seven groups dedicated to spreading anti-Islam prejudice in America enjoyed access to at least $119,662,719 in total revenue between 2008 and 2011, according to a new report by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). CAIR’s report finds that Islamophobia in America has resulted in a certain willingness to undermine […]
CAIR-MD, E4E Coalition to Seek Equality for Muslim School Holidays
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAIR-MD, E4E Coalition to Seek Equality for Muslim School Holidays Muslim civil rights group says holiday equality is a civil rights issue (ROCKVILLE, MD, 9/18/13) – On Monday, September 23, the Maryland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MD), in partnership with the “Equality for Eid” coalition, will hold a press […]
Release of CAIR Islamophobia Report Rescheduled for 9/19 in D.C.
MEDIA ADVISORY Release of CAIR Islamophobia Report Rescheduled for 9/19 in D.C. (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/17/13) –- On Thursday, September 19, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will hold a news conference in Washington, D.C., to release its groundbreaking report, “Legislating Fear: Islamophobia and its Impact in the United States 2011-2012.†[NOTE: The previously-scheduled release of […]
CAIR: Police See Bias Motive for New Hampshire Mosque Vandalism
CAIR said today that law enforcement authorities in New Hampshire are investigating a bias motive for extensive vandalism of the construction site for the Islamic Society of Greater Manchester. CAIR: NY Assemblyman Delays Al Jazeera America Boycott After Petition Falls ShortIbrahim Hooper is spokesman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations. He called the assemblyman’s mission […]
CAIR-San Antonio Co-Sponsors Evening of Interfaith Peace Building
(SAN ANTONIO, TX, 9/18/2013) – The San Antonio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SA), along with Muslin Children and Education Center (MCECC) and 21 other Christian and Muslim organizations, recently sponsored an evening of peace building among Christians and Muslims. The first half of the program was held at the Francis of Assisi Catholic […]
CAIR Calls for Bias Probe of N.C. Police Shooting of Jonathan Ferrell
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/17/13) –- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on North Carolina and federal authorities to launch an investigation of a possible bias motive for the shooting of an unarmed African-American man by a white police officer. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Randall Kerrick shot […]
Police See Bias Motive for New Hampshire Mosque Vandalism
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/17/13) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said today that law enforcement authorities in New Hampshire are investigating a bias motive for extensive vandalism of the construction site for the Islamic Society of Greater Manchester. CAIR said the vandalism, which cost more than […]
CAIR Report to Reveal Total Funding of U.S. ‘Islamophobia Network’
New report will detail groups focused on promoting anti-Islam prejudice and the money available to them (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/13/13) –- On Tuesday, September 17, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will hold a press conference to release a groundbreaking report, “Legislating Fear: Islamophobia and its Impact in the United States 2011-2012.” WHAT: CAIR to Release […]
Venice speakers denounce Islam at 9/11 ceremony
By Shelby Webb, Herald Tribune VENICE – What was billed as a 9/11 memorial service took on elements of an anti-Islamic rally Wednesday, including a lengthy speech by the leader of what has been labeled an anti-Muslim hate group. An audience of about 500 people, including schoolchildren, gathered at Patriots Park at 10 a.m. to […]