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 [...]
Popular film and television has relied on stereotypical portrayals of Muslims and Arabs since its existence. There is, however, a quiet revolution afoot inside television and film, and the predictable box of the Muslim-as-terrorist is slowly fading. But will this shift make a difference in ending America’s growing prejudice toward Muslims?
Neuroscience, a field that [...]
A Muslim woman wearing a hijab (scarf) was recently kicked off of a Southwest flight because someone thought she said, “It’s a go!” (implying the terrorist attack is on), when all she said was, “I’ve gota go.” Anti-Muslim protesters in Yorba Linda, California ranted and raved at Muslim families who were merely participating in a [...]
Whether for political gain or public notoriety, anti-Muslim rhetoric and bigotry has become acceptable in political and civic discourse. Divisive Congressional hearings chaired by New York Congressman Peter King unfairly targeting American Muslims begin this week. These hearings legitimize anti-Muslim rhetoric by giving them a congressional stamp of approval. Increasingly, concerned Americans are stepping off [...]
Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami released the following statement as Congressman Peter King (R, NY-03) prepares to hold a congressional hearing on “Islamic radicalization” in the United States:
J Street strongly objects to Congressman Peter King’s provocative and anti-Muslim congressional hearing scheduled for Thursday. We urge America’s political leaders to embrace our nation’s core values of [...]
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