CAIR-MO: Muslims Denounce Terrorism
The two worlds that some 200 St. Louis Muslims had come to discuss Sunday evening were on display even in the midst of a discussion about how to maintain faith as a Muslim while becoming part of the American fabric and convincing non-Muslim neighbors that Islam itself has nothing to do with terrorism.Melissa Matos, executive […]
CAIR-CA Hosts Youth Leadership Conference at State Capitol
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 8/27/2007) – The California Chapter of the Council on American- Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) recently held its third Annual Muslim Youth Leadership Program (MYLP) Conference at the State Capitol over the weekend. The four-day conference featured workshops on community organizing and advocacy, public speaking and media activism. The highlight of the conference was the […]
CAIR: Critic of NY Arabic School Accused of Anti-Semitism
(NEW YORK, NY, 8/27/07) – The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today called on a group opposed to an Arabic language public school in New York to purge its ranks of racists and extremists after revelations of a key leader’s apparent anti-Semitic views. The Jewish Week newspaper reports that David […]
CAIR Travel Advisory on TSA and Hijab
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/27/07) – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently changed its policy regarding searches of travelers wearing head coverings such as Islamic scarves or Sikh turbans. CAIR is urging airline passengers of all faiths to educate themselves about their legal rights. SEE: Know Your Legal Rights as an Airline Passenger (CAIR)http://www.cair.com/default.asp?Page=knowYourRightsPocketGuide#8 If you believe […]
CAIR-WA: Seattle Muslims ‘Sharing Ramadan’ Event
(SEATTLE, WA, 8/27/07) – On Wednesday, September 19, members of the local Muslim community will reach out to their neighbors of all faiths by hosting a traditional Ramadan iftar, or fast-breaking dinner, at the Islamic School of Seattle. “As more than one billion Muslims worldwide celebrate Ramadan by fasting and appreciating the blessings given to […]
CAIR-FL: TV Station Drops Anti-Muslim Televangelist
For the first time in nearly five years, controversial Christian televangelist Bill Keller is going off the air. Keller – known for his vitriolic criticism of religious, political and pop culture figures – said Thursday his program was yanked in response to pressure from local Muslims. Earlier this month, officials from the Council on American […]
CAIR-IL: NE Company Offers Prayer Solution to Muslims
Meatpacking plant officials accused of discriminating against dozens of Somali Muslim workers have offered to tweak break times to help accommodate the workers’ prayer demands. If the dozens of Muslim workers and Swift & Co. can agree on details, a resolution could defuse the dispute that started earlier this year when 120 workers at the […]
CAIR-Orlando Director Tells Personal Story
Danette Zaghari Mask was recently named executive director of the Orlando chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). Mask, who is white, shares why she chose Islam, and how she became a leader in one of the nation’s most prominent advocacy groups for Muslim Americans.
WA: Feds Apologize for Refugee’s Detention
Kent resident Abdul Habeeb, right, shown Thursday with his ACLU attorney, Jesse Wing, was arrested at a Montana railroad station in 2003. An Iraqi refugee living in Kent has received a written apology and $250,000 from the U.S. government after federal border and customs agents illegally jailed him in 2003. Yet Abdul Habeeb and his […]
So, Is Real Debate over Israel Possible on the Hill?
After several events were called off where Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer were due to discuss their upcoming book, The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy, their backers said this week the cancellations were proof of their contention that American policy toward Israel can’t be discussed openly. They claim that the views expressed in the […]