Most Frequently-Cited Islamophobes
Most Frequently-Cited Islamophobes Four key organizations have named those they view as at the core of anti-Muslim intolerance in America. Those named on this sheet made 3 out of 4 of those lists. Who What Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) 2011 Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) 2008 Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 2011 CAIR 2009-2010 Brigitte […]
Errata for Same Hate, New Target
Current: 9/03/2011 Page 6: Far right column, first bullet point. Remove November 2001 and insert July 2003. Page 23: Center column, text box at bottom of page. Remove November 2001 and insert July 2003. Page 32: Far right column, case dated August 20, 2010. Remove the sentence that reads, “The woman has filed a lawsuit […]
Islamophobia Reports and Other Documents
Islamophobia Reports 2011-2012 Islamophobia Report Legislating Fear details seven key findings. Among them is this: The inner core of the U.S.-based Islamophobia network enjoyed access to at least $119,662,719 in total revenue between 2008 and 2011. Groups in the inner core are often tightly linked. Key players in the network benefitted from large salaries as […]
Our Vision
CAIR’s Vision Regarding Islamophobia in America Our vision looks toward the time when being Muslim carries a positive connotation and Islam has an equal place among many faiths in America’s pluralistic society. Among the indicators that this vision is a reality would be the following points: Islam has a 75 percent or higher favorability rating […]
Your Rights with Law Enforcement
American Muslims strongly support law enforcement and the protection of our national security. As Americans, we also value civil rights. All Americans have the constitutional right to due process and to be politically active. If you know of any criminal activity taking place in your community, it is both your religious and civic duty to […]
CAIR Know Your Rights as an Employee
Table of Contents Your Rights as an Employee Federal law makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee on the basis of religion, race or national origin. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act guarantees your right to: Reasonable religious accommodation. The failure of an employer to reasonably accommodate your religious […]
Your Rights as an Airline Passenger
As an airline passenger, you are entitled to courteous, respectful and non-stigmatizing treatment by airline and security personnel. It is illegal for law enforcement officials to perform any stops, searches, detentions, or removals based solely on your race, religion, national origin, sex, or ethnicity. If you believe you have been treated in a discriminatory manner, […]
CAIR Know Your Rights as a Student
Table of Contents Your Rights as a Student You have the right to wear religious clothing. You also have the right to wear clothing with a religious message, as long as other clothes with similar messages are allowed. You have the right to inform others about your religion. You have the right to pass out […]
If Faced with Discrimination on the Job
If you believe you are facing discrimination at work: Remain calm and polite. Inform the offending party that you believe his/her actions are discriminatory. Report the discriminatory action in writing to company management. Begin documenting the discrimination by saving memos, keeping a detailed journal, noting the presence of witnesses and making written complaints. Make sure […]
Top Internet Misinformation and Conspiracy Theories About CAIR
Top Internet Misinformation and Conspiracy Theories About CAIR Updated May 2013 “CAIR exists to uphold the right to liberty that Americans are guaranteed under the Constitution. We will challenge any attempts to erode constitutionally-protected liberties. We will also continue to work to ensure that American Muslims play a positive and productive role in our society.” […]