America’s Muslim Cowboy Ambassador (Mother Jones)
When Andrew Mitchell, the cultural affairs officer at the US Embassy in Egypt, heard that a Muslim dude was making a go of it as a country star, he thought it was “the funniest thing I’d ever heard.” So Mitchell began checking out Kareem Salama’s stuff–his two self-released albums, Generous Peace and This Life of […]
U.S. Attorney: Unify with Muslims, Don’t Vilify (Sac Bee)
As the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks approaches, those of us in law enforcement know all too well that Al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations continue to target the United States. While some of their attacks originate overseas, foreign-based terrorists increasingly seek to recruit and radicalize individuals here in the United States. Al […]
2012 GOP Candidates Stake Out Positions on Sharia
Sharia law is quickly becoming a hot-button topic on the campaign trail, as conservatives debate the role of Islam in the United States and the conservative movement. The exact mechanics of how sharia, or Islamic jurisprudence, is threatening the United States are unclear, but some conservatives point to cases in New Jersey and Florida that […]
Donald Trump Says Koran Teaches a ‘Very Negative Vibe’
In an exclusive interview with The Brody File, Donald Trump expresses concern about the teachings of the Koran saying, “There’s something there that teaches some very negative vibe.” Watch below. The transcription is below as well. […] David Brody: “With some evangelicals there are some problems with the teachings of the Koran. Do you have […]
CAIR-OK: Islamic Law Fight Not Over (Tulsa World)
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Sally Kern said Monday that there is a strong possibility that she will try to revive legislation opposed by the Council on American-Islamic Relations.Kern’s House Bill 1552 had failed to get a hearing in the Senate Rules Committee. The measure would ban the use of foreign or international law in […]
CAIR-OK: Bill Restricting Religious Freedom Dies in Committee
Legislation seeking to enact provisions of State Question 755 has died in a Senate committee, a lawmaker said Monday.Last fall, 695,650 voters, 70 percent of the total, cast votes for SQ 755, which amends the state Constitution to forbid judges from considering Islamic principles or international law when deciding a case.In November, an Oklahoma federal […]
CAIR: Islamophobes Pressured Okla. Gov to End Ethnic Councils
The executive director of Oklahoma’s chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said Monday he is disappointed Gov. Mary Fallin has decided to abolish a gubernatorial advisory council dealing with Middle Eastern cultures and issues.Muneer Awad said he was aware the governor was under pressure from people who believe Muslims secretly are trying to overthrow […]
CAIR-MI Rep Joins Federal Officials at Civil Rights Forum
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 4/12/11) ­- A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday joined federal law enforcement officials and civil rights advocates at the University of Michigan — Dearborn in a discussion about contemporary civil rights challenges facing American Muslims.The “Know Your Rights” discussion panel, which was sponsored by the […]
CAIR Offers Testimony at NY State Senate Hearing on National Security
(NEW YORK, NY, 4/8/11) — A representative of the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today offered testimony at a New York State Senate hearing on homeland security.CAIR-NY Civil Rights Manager Cyrus McGoldrick offered the testimony at a day-long hearing by the senate’s Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs, […]
Exposed: The Hate Groups Behind Anti-Islam Bills (Salon)
One of the more striking things about the current anti-sharia craze is how often state legislators who introduce anti-sharia bills can’t answer basic questions about Islamic law or why they see it as a threat. In Alabama, for example, when the state senator who sponsored an anti-sharia bill was asked by a reporter to simply […]