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NEWSPAPER: “Interfaith Passover Seder at Islamic Center Brings Many Religions Together”
From Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (California) POMONA, CALIFORNIA – Christians, Jews and Muslims gathered at the Islamic Center of Claremont for the third annual Interfaith Seder Experience. The gathering drew many participants of diverse religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds where … Continue reading
VIDEO: “What Should Americans Understand About The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?”
From Current TV Jane Eisner, editor-in-chief of The Jewish Daily Forward, and Maysoon Zayid, a comedian and writer of Palestinian descent, join Current TV’s John Fugelsang to share their thoughts on the implications of Barack Obama’s first trip to Israel … Continue reading
FORBES: “A Young Arab Doctor Fights The Depression Epidemic In Palestine”
From Forbes by Bruce Upbin Forty percent of Palestinians are clinically depressed, a rate unmatched anywhere in the word. It’s more than triple that of the U.S., ten times higher than in the U.K., and four to eight times higher … Continue reading
CNN VIDEO: “Pervez Musharraf: ‘I Have Come to Save Pakistan’ & Become President”
From CNN (CNN) — In his first address since returning to Pakistan from self-exile, former President Pervez Musharraf declared his intention to run for office, saying he defied risks to “save” the country. Musharraf landed in Karachi on Sunday after more … Continue reading
NPR AUDIO: “Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia Challenge Ban on Protests”
From National Public Radio Editor’s note: When Arab Spring protests broke out in Saudi Arabia in 2011, the government reacted quickly, pumping $130 billion into the economy and cracking down on dissent. While this approach has worked in some cities, … Continue reading
NEWS: “Pope Francis Calls for Intensified Dialogue with Muslims”
From Religion News Service VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis on Friday called for more intense dialogue between religious leaders, particularly Muslims, as he tries to recalibrate relations between the world’s two largest religious groups. Speaking in the Vatican’s majestic … Continue reading
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WTF ALERT: “Newspaper Claims ‘Dark Knight’ Movie Theater Killer Became Muslim in Jail”
From The Daily Mail (UK) James Holmes, the gunman behind the Dark Knight massacre in Colorado last July, has reportedly turned Muslim and prays five times a day. The killer showed off a lengthy, thick beard during a court appearance … Continue reading
NEWS: “Are Banks in Michigan Closing Arab-American Accounts For No Reason?”
From Michigan Radio By SARAH CWIEK An Arab American civil rights group says it’s hearing from a surge of people in southeast Michigan whose bank accounts were closed down without explanation. The Arab American Civil Rights League says it’s received about a … Continue reading
MAGAZINE: “NYPD Surveillance of Muslims Has Created a Climate of Fear”
From The Nation by Petra Bartosiewicz March 18, 2013 A new report released last week by a coalition of Muslim civil liberties groups paints a grim picture of the targeting of Muslims in the NYPD’s post-9/11 anti-terrorism surveillance operations. The report, … Continue reading
