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Cantor Defeated in Primary, Israel Will Be Just Fine
Virginia Congressman Eric Cantor is the last Jewish Republican in Congress, but he was just beaten in the primary by Tea Party candidate Dave Brat. As a result, some Jews (and some Goys) have been...
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PLEASE STOP: How Warhawks Are Perpetuating Violence and Racism
Folks, have you been watching the news lately? I’m guessing yes, because you’re all socially conscious, politically engaged legal mavericks, right? Awesome! So you’ve heard about ISIS, then, I’m sure....
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Meriam Ibrahim: Free at Last?
Meriam Ibrahim, the 27-year-old Christian woman who was jailed for apostasy in Sudan and sentenced to death by hanging last May has finally been set free, again. Ibrahim’s story has gone global as she...
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Violence, Religion, and the Need for a 9/11 Day of Discussion
Image courtesy of [Tim Cummins via Flickr]In the wake of the tragic and monstrous attacks on America on September 11, 2001, it is important to continue commemorating and honoring that day, and it is...
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Australians School the World on How To Not Be Racist
Image courtesy of [Chris Beckett via Flickr]Folks, Christmas is right around the corner. Unlike my awesome, totally not annoying friend on Facebook who has had a daily countdown to Christmas going...
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J.K. Rowling Has Perfect Response to Anti-Muslim Tweets
Image courtesy of [lozikiki via Flickr]Hello again! It feels like it has been a year since I’ve written. (Get it? Because it is 2015 now? Lol?) But I am back now, and it’s time to get into the thick of...
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Sharia Law: History and Modern Application
Image courtesy of [Al Jazeera English/Fadi El Binni via Flickr]Sharia law can be confusing to many people outside of the Muslim community, mostly because of a combination of what we hear on the news,...
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Right-Wing Groups in Europe: A Rising Force?
Image courtesy of [Leon Yaakov via Flickr]The violence in Paris several weeks ago united Europe as little else has in recent years. Plagued by economic decline, some of the more prosperous nations have...
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Yemen: Anarchy at the Edge of the Arabian Peninsula
Image courtesy of [Rod Waddington via Flickr]Yemen is a small country on the Arabian Peninsula bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the east, the Red Sea to the west, and the Gulf of Aden to...
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Everything’s Bigger in Texas: Even Islamophobia
Image courtesy of [Kurt Haubrich via Flickr]There’s a new Texas state representative named Molly White. She’s a Republican, represents District 55 in Central Texas, and is a huge bigot. Why is she a...
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Saudi Arabia: Succession in the Chaos
Image courtesy of [Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff via Flickr]A few weeks ago, Saudi Arabian monarch King Abdullah died. At the time of his death Abdullah was 90 years old, which made him the...
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Chapel Hill Shooting: An Environment of Hate
Image courtesy of [William Yeung via Flickr]By now we have all heard about the heart-wrenching news that three young people have been killed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The three were Deah Shaddy...
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Is ISIS Actually Islamic?
Image courtesy of [Global Panorama via Flickr]ISIS has been at the center of media attention since the group began taking over and controlling large portions of land in Iraq last summer, but amid this...
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Muslims Use #NotInMyName to Condemn Paris ISIS Attacks
Image [Courtesy of Lis Ferla via Flickr]In the wake of last week’s gruesome Paris attacks, Muslims have reignited the #NotInMyName campaign on social media to combat growing Islamaphobia perpetuated by...
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What Do You Want to Hear About in the Next Republican Debate?
Image courtesy of [Gregor Smith via Flickr]The Republican field is about to have its fifth (but feels like 275th) debate of the 2016 primary season, hosted by CNN. Given that the field is still...
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The Dangerous Rhetoric of Donald Trump
Image courtesy of [Peter Stevens via Flickr]Charming to some. Smug to others. Abrasive to most. But even with such mixed feelings and emotional reactions invoked at the mention of his name, Donald...
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Sireen Hashem: Was her Firing Discriminatory?
Image courtesy of [Clemens v. Vogelsang via Flickr]Teachers are the key to educating and developing the minds of future generations. They are an invaluable asset to break down barriers, open minds,...
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President Obama Visits an American Mosque For the First Time
Image courtesy of [Anirudh Koul via Flickr]President Barack Obama made an appearance at an American mosque on Wednesday for the first time in his presidency, a symbolic act during a time when...
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Iran’s Leadership: Inside the Complex Regime
"Ayatollah Khomeini" courtesy of [David Stanley via Flickr]While Iran has a parliament and president, like many western nations, its political structure is far more opaque. From the Supreme Leader to...
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A Delicate Dance: Fighting ISIS Online While Protecting Free Speech
"Cyber Security - Tablet" courtesy of [www.perspecsys.com/Perspecsys Photos via Flickr]In October 2014, a teenager from the suburbs of Chicago was arrested at O’Hare International Airport for...
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Citadel Military College Denies Student’s Request to Wear Hijab with Uniform
"Knobs ready for parade" courtesy of [citadelmatt via Flickr]A female student admitted to the Citadel Military College in South Carolina will not be allowed to wear a hijab with her uniform. The young...
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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and London Mayor Sadiq Khan Meet; Diss Donald Trump
Image courtesy of [DIUS Corporate via Flickr]At the St. Pancras train station in London on Tuesday, a tanned Englishman with silver hair and a French woman born in Spain walk and talk about a number of...
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Iran Officials Think Kim Kardashian is a Secret Agent: Maybe They’re Right?
Image courtesy of [Eva Rinaldi via Flickr]People love to joke that the Kardashian/Jenner clan is taking over the world, but some in Iran have genuine concerns. Iranian officials have accused the...
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Handshake Snafu in Switzerland Turns Into a “Slap in the Face” for Muslims
"Switzerland" courtesy of [Francisco Antunes via Flickr]With anti-immigrant sentiment rising amid terrorist attacks and nationalist political movements, many European countries are experiencing...
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Turkey’s President: Birth Control Shouldn’t be Used by Muslim Women
"Meeting with President Erdogan" courtesy of [U.S. Department of Commerce via Flickr]Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is no stranger to inflammatory remarks, and is not shy about offending large...
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After Orlando Shooting, Trump Fans the Flames of Islamophobia
Image Courtesy of [Lili Olivares via Flickr]After last week’s tragedy in Orlando, Donald Trump doubled down on a major theme that has reverberated throughout his campaign: in Trump’s America, Muslims...
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America’s Anxiety at Record High, Especially Among Trump Supporters
"Donald Trump" [Courtesy of Gage Skidmore via Flickr]A new survey released Thursday by the Public Religion Research Institution (PRRI), in collaboration with the Brookings Institute, offers a window...
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Japan Keeps a Watchful Eye on Its Nearly 15,000 Muslims
"Tokyo Camii" Courtesy of [Guilhem Vellut via Flickr]Tucked away in one of Tokyo’s busiest districts is an uncommon structure in a city dominated by Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples: the powder blue...
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Muslim Women Can No Longer Wear Burkinis to the Beach in Cannes
"Cannes" courtesy of [justinknabb via Flickr]The Mayor of Cannes, in Southern France, has banned the “burkini” from its beaches. He claims it is a threat to public order and a symbol of radical Islam....
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30,000 Ahmadi Muslims Gather to Reject Violence and Extremism
"Bait-ul-Futuh Mosque in London" courtesy of [Mario Link via Wikimedia Commons]More than 30,000 Ahmadi Muslims from around the world came together in Hampshire, England over the weekend to reject the...
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Stop the Mosque: Islamophobia in Newton County, Georgia
Image courtesy of [John Trainor via Flickr]Newton County, Georgia, which bills itself as a center of southern small town charm, is now the site of an ugly dispute over land use as the local Muslim...
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Court Overturns Burkini Ban in French Town
"Villeneuve Loubet" courtesy of [*pascal* via Flickr]Amid uproar over France’s enforcement of the burkini ban, the top court of France has overturned the ban in the town of Villeneuve-Loubet, the...
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Fire at Orlando Shooter’s Mosque Investigated as Arson
Image courtesy of [Ken Hawkins via Flickr]Sunday night a fire broke out at the Florida mosque that Orlando shooter Omar Mateen used to attend. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office said it got a 911...
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Research Shows a Recent Surge in Hate Crimes Against Muslims
"Rally against Islamophobia and hate speech" courtesy of [Fibonacci Blue via Flickr]Amid growing fear of terrorism and divisive rhetoric on the campaign trail, researchers have identified a startling...
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RantCrush Top 5: September 28, 2016
Image courtesy of [Gage Skidmore via Flickr] Welcome to RantCrush Top 5, where we take you through today’s top five controversial stories in the world of law and policy. Who’s ranting and raving right...
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Imprisoned Iranian Civil Rights Activist Continues Hunger Strike
"Wrestling" courtesy of Chris Marchant; license: (CC BY 2.0)An Iranian civil rights activist and former college student is in critical condition after going on a hunger strike for over two months....
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China Bans Islamic Baby Names, Beards, and Veils in the Xinjiang Region
Image courtesy of Dan Lundberg; license: (CC BY-SA 2.0)In a crackdown on religious freedom, the Chinese authorities have banned Islamic baby names and other religious symbols in the mainly Muslim...
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Indian Police Arrest at Least 15 for Celebrating Pakistan’s Cricket Victory
"Cricket Wickets" courtesy of Chris Schmich; license: (CC BY-SA 2.0)Police in India have arrested at least 15 people for celebrating too vividly after Pakistan beat India in a cricket match that took...
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EU Human Rights Court Upholds Belgian Ban on Full-Face Veil
Image Courtesy of Antoine Taveneaux; License: (CC BY-SA 3.0)Last Tuesday, the European Union Court of Human Rights upheld Belgium’s 2011 ban on wearing the full-face veil, also known as the niqab, in...
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Saudi Prince Arrested After Videos Allegedly Show Him Abusing People
Image courtesy of yasser zareaa; license: (CC BY-SA 2.0)A Saudi Arabian prince has been arrested after a series of videos emerged online that appear to show him abusing people. The short clips posted...
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