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New Quebec government open to allowing existing teachers who wear religious symbols to keep their jobs But Coalition Avenir Québec has no intention of removing crucifix from National Assembly, spokesperson says

October 9, 2018   

(CBC) After a week of controversy, Quebec’s incoming Coalition Avenir Québec government is opening the door a crack to compromise on its plan to ban some civil servants from wearing religious symbols. The CAQ said last week it would be prepared to fire teachers who refuse to […]

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Islam critic who the kids listen to but laugh at Rasmus Paludan is quickly becoming one of the country’s best-known politicians among teenagers, but for all the wrong reasons

September 24, 2018   

(Copenhagen Post) The lawyer Rasmus Paludan, a right-wing Islam critic and prospective MP who founded the party Stram Kurs (“hard line” or “tight course”) in July 2017, is under fire for his increasingly provocative means of drawing attention to himself. Paludan’s modus […]

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Twitter allowed a ‘pro-FGM’ account to sponsor a tweet Activists said the tweet, posted by a group called Dawoodi Bohra Women for Religious Freedom, promoted female genital mutilation.

September 14, 2018   

(BuzzFeed) Twitter has come under fire for allowing a tweet that activists have said is pro–female genital mutilation to be promoted on its site, meaning that it showed up on the timelines of users who didn’t follow the poster’s account. The tweet, […]

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Reformer: New Mexico terrorist camp puts American Muslims in a ‘defining moment’ 'How American Muslims learn and respond to the slippery slope of non-violent Islamism and its inherent separatism ... is critical.'

September 13, 2018   

(Federalist) I interviewed Dr. M Zuhdi Jasser in January and July of 2017 on Islamism and what he believes is its antidote, the Muslim reform movement. This is a follow-up interview. Jasser is president and founder of the American Islamic Forum for […]

Academics & Education

Macron to review report calling for reform of Islam in France President follows in the footsteps of those who have tried, and failed, to establish an ‘Islam of France.’

September 10, 2018   

(Politico) Islamists have an “intellectual monopoly” over public debate among Muslims in France and the state must intervene to limit foreign influence over worshippers, according to a new report submitted to President Emmanuel Macron. The 617-page report, “The Fabric of Islam,” presents […]

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Syrian community fears scapegoating after man new to Canada charged with murder of Marrisa Shen 'The saddest thing is mostly [I've] heard from other Syrians who are extremely shocked by what happened'

September 10, 2018   

(CBC) Members of B.C.’s Syrian community say they are concerned the announcement of Ibrahim Ali’s murder charge for the death of Marrisa Shen — and Ali’s status as a former refugee — could lead to unwarranted backlash. Police on Monday announced that […]

Academics & Education

Austria mulls to expand headscarf ban in schools People on public duty should not use religious, ideological symbols on duty, says Austria's education minister

September 10, 2018   

(Anadolu) Expanding the range of headscarf bans for students and teachers in secondary school should be discussed throughout the country, especially in parliament, Austria’s education minister said on Monday. Speaking at Austrian state television ORF on a draft law to ban Muslim […]