American elections and Muslims
During the Cold War, for nearly four decades, most Muslim countries remained the closest of allies of the US and other Western countries in the common fight against the spread of Soviet communism. Pakistan, along with Saudi Arabia, played a leading role by providing bases, facilitating training of jihadists and extending logistic support. Afghan jihadi […]
Following Brexit Vote, Hate Attacks Sweep the U.K.
Published with permission from Alternet. In the immediate aftermath of the United Kingdom’s narrow vote to leave the European Union, reports are emerging that there has been a significant spike in hate attacks targeting Muslims, people of color, migrants and refugees. The Muslim Council of Britain saidtoday it has compiled “over 100 incidents reported of […]
Muslim group calls for urgent talks as Brexit vote spurs racism
London (dpa) – A leading Muslim group on Monday called for an urgent meeting of political and civic leaders after dozens of “shocking manifestations of hate speech” following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union. “There have been countless incidents reported including a Polish centre being daubed with racist graffiti, a racist demonstration outside a […]
Perth mosque targeted in petrol bomb attack
SYDNEY – The Western Australian (WA) police were investigating a racist firebomb attack at a mosque in Perth while hundreds did evening prayers, Perth Now reported on Wednesday. No one was injured in the attack on Tuesday night, during which a parked car burst into flames outside the mosque. It is believed petrol or a […]
Thousands of Americans to stage anti-bigotry rally
Washington DC – A group of American Muslims, joined by interfaith leaders, have launched an initiative to get thousands of Americans to take part in a march in Washington DC on July 23, in what they call a stand against bigotry, “extremism”, and gun violence. The American Muslim March will take place at the National […]
Ted Cruz Hearing Features Crackpot Anti-Muslim Witness
At a Senate hearing today sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz, a well-known anti-Muslim activist denounced both of America’s Muslim congressmen for supposed ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. The title of the hearing, “Willful Blindness: Consequences of Agency Efforts to Deemphasize Radical Islam in Combating Terrorism,” indicates that Cruz intentionally pandered to the magical thinking of […]
Australia mosque targeted in firebomb attack
A suspected petrol bomb has struck outside an Islamic centre in the city of Perth, Australia, as hundreds of worshippers attended an evening prayer service inside. The explosion outside the Thornlie Mosque on Tuesday night caused no injuries but damaged four vehicles, with one completely gutted by the fire, police said. Anti-Islamic graffiti was later […]
Donald Trump’s escalating war on Muslims | Moran
I have a question about Donald Trump’s plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States: How would it work at our airports? Would the authorities judge arrivals by their appearance? Or would all visitors to the Land of the Free have to show proof of religion? Because if they’re like me, that could spell […]
Blaming Muslims After Attack, Donald Trump Tosses Pluralism Aside
Donald J. Trump left little doubt on Monday that he intends to run on the same proposals on immigration and terrorism that animated his primary campaign, using his first speech after the massacre in Orlando, Fla., to propose sweeping measures against Muslims that pay little heed to American traditions of pluralism. Without distinguishing between mainstream […]
Fox News Inspired Terrorist Gets Probation For Plotting To Massacre Muslim-Americans
The Terrorist News Network: Fox News In May of last year a radical Christian extremist was arrested for plotting a terrorist attack on a community of peaceful Muslims in upstate New York. Robert Doggart, an ordained minister in the Christian National Church, pleaded guilty to a detailed plan to kill people and destroy buildings, churches […]