NYPD’s latest move to secretly monitor the movements and activities of members of Muslim Student Associations seems to be almost an act of desperation. From spying on Muslim citizens to training police officers using a dangerous film, and now this… when will NYPD learn that there have to be better ways to counter [...]
by Daniel Tutt, Bio
Over the last month, multiple scandals have leaked that show the extent to which the NYPD has violated the civil liberties of thousands of New York Muslims under the banner of counterterrorism efforts. Protecting the homeland must remain central in all of our policing and intelligence-gathering efforts, but it should [...]
As a Jewish student, I found the Jewish student organization, Hillel, to be a place where I could go each Shabbat to reflect on the week, laugh off the tough moments and relax with beloved friends. I loved not only our close-knit group, but also the sense of energy and sacred trust [...]
As 2012 Interfaith Harmony Week passes, I am inspired to look around my city and listen for the sound of voices coming together. Sadly, at this particular moment in time, New York City is in a tense moment of discord. This week, the city’s Muslim community and its allies are calling for the NYPD Police Commissioner [...]
The city of New York, it seems, is always in the news. From fashion and cuisine to finance and big business, this great city is often regarded as the quintessential American urban center unmatched by any other. It is not only an attractive option for the hundreds of thousands of immigrants entering the country each year, [...]
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