VA: Marines Practice Attack on ‘Iraqi’ Village in Virginia
As the Marines drive into the village, they’re not sure exactly what to expect. Their intelligence information says the village is occupied by insurgents who have taken someone hostage. But they know the rescue operation could quickly turn into an attack. Searching the village, the Marines find the hostage – an Iraqi soldier who has […]
DC: 15,000 Want Off the U.S. Terror Watch List
More than 15,000 people have appealed to the government since February to have their names removed from the terrorist watch list that delayed their travel at U.S. airports and border crossings, the Homeland Security Department says. The complaints have created such a backlog that members of Congress are calling for a speedier appeal system that […]
DC: Arab-American Rep’s Letter Cites Racism
In an unusual plea for campaign funds, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) recently evoked images of racism against Arab- Americans, criticized a congressional colleague by name, and reminded potential donors of a 2001 bomb threat to his office. “I am one of only five Arab-Americans in Congress,” begina a letter written by Issa to potential donors. […]
KY: ‘Children of Abraham’ Gather for Interfaith Thanksgiving
They chanted prayers in English, Hebrew, Arabic and Latin. They read from their scriptures and shared a Middle Eastern meal. The format has changed little in the more than a dozen years that organizers have held the “Children of Abraham” thanksgiving gathering, named in honor of the patriarch that Christians, Jews and Muslims all honor. […]
OH: Lawsuit Allowed for Quran Burning Permit
Three men who sought permits to burn ceremonial items in public, including the rainbow-colored flag of the gay rights movement, can continue with a lawsuit against the city of Columbus, a federal appeals court ruled. The plaintiffs include Charles Spingola and Thomas Meyer, who were convicted in Franklin County Environmental Court and fined $100 each […]
MPAC-NY to Hold Panel on Media Coverage of Muslims Post-9/11
(NEW YORK – 11/7/07) — On Thursday, November 15, the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s New York City chapter will host a panel discussion on “Media Coverage of Muslims Post-9/11” at Columbia University in Manhattan. Moderated by Sheheryar Azhar, host of GEO TV’s “The Forum”, the panel discussion will feature Columbia University Journalism Professor Ari Goldman, […]
CAIR: Robertson Endorsement of Giuliani Draws Controversy
Rudy Giuliani, whose two divorces and proabortion-rights views have alienated many Christian conservatives, yesterday captured the endorsement of the Rev. Pat Robertson, a prominent televangelist who said the former New York mayor would be the best candidate to counter the “blood lust of Islamic terrorists.”Robertson’s support helps Giuliani deflect criticism from the Republican Party’s right […]
CAIR-MI Rep to Speak on Misconceptions about Islam
WHEN: Tuesday, November 13, 1 p.m.WHERE: GVSU – Kirkhof Center – RM 215, 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI Dawud Walid speaks on five of the misconceptions about Islam including: Status of Women in Islam, The God Muslims Worship, Jesus in Islam, Diversity in Islam, and Wahhabi MuslimsDawud Walid has lectured across the country at several […]
Good News: Major Advertiser Drops Michael Savage Spots Over Anti-Muslim Rant
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/8/2007) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today thanked Citrix Systems, Inc. for agreeing to drop its advertisements from Michael Savage’s nationally-syndicated radio program because of the host’s anti-Muslim views.CAIR recently reported that Savage, whose “The Savage Nation” airs on more than 300 radio stations nationwide, screamed attacks on Muslims, Islam and […]
DC: CAIR Hosts Sultan of Sokoto
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/8/07) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) was honored today to host His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, at its Capitol Hill headquarters.Sultan Abubakar III is the spiritual leader of Nigeria’s 80 million Muslims. Before his appointment as the 20th Sultan of Sokoto in 2006, Sultan Abubakar […]