IN: Purdue Sees Increase in Muslim Population
The fastest growing religion in the world, Islam, is an ancient religion growing in popularity at Purdue. Enosh Kazem, a freshman in the School of Management, said there are 500-700 Muslim students at Purdue, with an increase in numbers due to international students. “Islam to me is a complete way of life,” said Israa Alrawi, […]
Growing Anti-Muslim Sentiment in Congress?
Commonwealers might be interested to note a growing movement within Congress that is arguably anti-Muslim. Back in January, Sue Myrick, Republican Congresswoman from North Carolina, formed the “Anti-Terrorism Caucus” in the House of Representatives. The Caucus originally had 67 members and has apparently now grown to 118. If you want to see why we ought […]
NY: Oral Histories Pay Tribute to Muslim Women
The gallery at Harriet’s Alter Ego is a small, spare space in the rear of a delightfully stylish women’s clothing and accessory store on Brooklyn’s Flatbush Ave., blocks from Grand Army Plaza. Nsenga Knight is making history there. The 26-year-old Brooklyn filmmaker chose the space to mount a stunning show, “As the Veil Turns: Female […]
DC: Interfaith Rally Backs Mideast Peace
Ella Issacharoff knew exactly why she joined more than 100 people in Annapolis yesterday at an international and interfaith rally for peace. “I want to represent the kids of Israel, and we would like peace with the Palestinian children,” said Ella, 12, an Israeli who now lives in Bethesda. “That way, when we grow up, […]
Three American Comics Find Islamic Audiences Laugh, Too
The three young men have coffee-toned skin. They say they’re on “a mission.” They have a growing following in the Middle East, and they proudly proclaim themselves to be the “Axis of Evil.” Not the kind of boast you want to make around a TSA inspector at, say, LaGuardia Airport. But the three comedians – […]
OH Author Tells ‘Real Stories of American Muslims’
Melody Moezzi, a Muslim of Iranian descent who grew up in the Dayton area, would like the world to know she doesn’t know any terrorists. That’s one reason her new book, The War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims, doesn’t feature any. “The bigger picture is the 99.99 percent of us who are just […]
KS: Hateful Words Beget Hateful Deeds
The Kansas City Star is to be commended for its recent front-page story “Hate-Crime Count Rises.” However, there is much more that The Star can, and should, do to focus on factors in our own community that contribute to this ugly phenomenon. Hate crimes do not spring out of a vacuum, they germinate and grow […]
Canada: Girl Barred from Soccer Game over Hijab
The family of a 14-year-old girl is demanding an apology from a referee who refused to allow her to play indoor soccer while wearing a religious head scarf. But the head of referee development for Alberta’s governing soccer body says wearing hijabs can pose a threat to player safety. Safaa Menhem arrived late in the […]
CAIR: Hateful Host Attacks Islam on Radio
Major U.S. corporations and civil organizations are launching a campaign to boycott channels that broadcast shows of controversial radio anchor Michael Savage after his hateful remarks about Islam. Giant companies like JCPenny department stores, Office Max stationary supplies and IT company Citrix Systems have pulled all their commercials from the show hosted by Savage, America […]
Islam Not Welcome in Hannity’s America
As has been noted in numerous News Hounds threads, Sean Hannity is very hostile to numerous groups and ideas – prominent among them Islam and public education. In the November 18th edition of “Hannity’s America,” Hannity was able to bash both of the aforementioned categories. He was also able to work in the ever popular […]