Video: Rachel Maddow Slams Frank Gaffney’s Anti-Muslim Conspiracy Theories
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy . . . It’s Elena Kagan centrist judicial nominee, solicitor general of the United States and incidentally orthodox Jew caricatured as a Muslim man wearing a turban. You stay classy ” Washington Times.” This is actually the second time the conservative newspaper, the […]
Video: CAIR Rep on CNN to Discuss Opposition to U.S. Mosques
As the heated debate over the proposed Islamic center near Ground Zero in Manhattan continues, Ibrahim Hooper, spokesperson for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) offers his stance on the controversial topic.
CAIR Video: Va. Muslim Back After Being Detained in Egypt on No-Fly List
Yahya Wehelie is a 26-year-old American citizen, born in Fairfax to Somali parents. His two-month Middle East odyssey is finally over. He is back home now in Burke, Virginia, after his plane landed Saturday in New York City . . . During the two months he was not allowed to leave Egypt because he was […]
CAIR Asks Fla. Tea Party to Drop Anti-Islam Speaker
Keynote speaker is leader of hate group who says Muslims should be barred from public office(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/16/10) — A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today called on a Tea Party group in Florida to drop an extremist anti-Islam speaker who has stated that Muslims should not be allowed to hold public […]
CAIR Praises Introduction of Anti-Profiling Bill
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/16/2010) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today praised Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) and the 56 other House members who introduced and co-sponsored the End Racial Profiling Act of 2010.SEE: Conyers, Nadler Introduce Legislation to End Racial Profiling Congressman Nadler (D-NY) said of the bill: “The End Racial Profiling Act will ban […]
CAIR Backs NAACP Resolution on Tea Party Racism
Muslim civil rights group says movement fails to repudiate Islamophobia(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/15/10) — A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today offered support for an NAACP resolution passed earlier this week asking the Tea Party movement to condemn racism within its ranks. The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) echoed concerns by delegates […]
NY: Halal Facility Awaits USDA Approval
Two pieces of equipment stand in the way of a father-and-son halal facility in Ozone Park from becoming federally approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). By the end of July, Imran Uddin, 32, and Riaz Uddin, 77, hope to begin catering to a growing demand for halal products not only in Queens, […]
NC: Was Religion Behind Muslim Woman’s Firing? (Video)
Kaliyma Jenkins went to work at Onslow Memorial Hospital last Friday, expecting her annual review, what she got, was fired. The hospital says for violating their attendance policy, Jenkins says not quite. “I was basically terminated because of my hijab,” said Jenkins. A hijab, also known as an Islamic headdress, serves as a symbol of […]
CAIR-MI Rep Speaks on Health Care Spiritual Support Panel
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 7/14/10) — A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) spoke yesterday on a panel discussion at the Oakwood Southshore Medical Center in Trenton focusing on issues relating to end-of-life care needs of Muslim patients. CAIR-MI Staff Attorney Lena Masri discussed the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and practical […]
Saudi’s Mistreatment at LA Airport Goes Unexplained
There has been no explanation, apology or refund given to Majed Shattai Al-Dhafairi, a Saudi man who was mistreated by immigration officers in the US and then detained before being flown back to the Kingdom. Al-Dhafairi left for the US after receiving his passport from the US Embassy with what he believed was a valid […]