Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Float planned for N.Y.C. India Day Parade is condemned as anti-Muslim The float, slated for inclusion in Sunday’s parade, depicts a Hindu temple in India that was built on the site of a mosque torn down by religious extremists.

August 15, 2024 and   

(NY Times) A float slated to appear in New York City’s India Day Parade this weekend is causing an uproar, with community groups calling it a symbol of anti-Muslim hate, parade organizers defending its inclusion and elected officials scrambling to respond. The […]

Clerics & Preachers

First Muslim men jailed over violence at UK riots Fears Britain will face a weekend of unrest as more protests planned alongside the start of the football season

August 9, 2024 , and   

(National-UAE) Two Muslim men have become the first rival protesters to be jailed for attacking far-right activists during the UK riots. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned on Friday that authorities must “stay on high alert” for more far-right riots over the […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Kamala the language cop: Harris urges end to terms ‘radical Islamic terrorism,’ ‘illegal alien’ 'Words have meaning,' Harris told crowd at Islamic Center of Southern California

July 26, 2024   

(Free Beacon) Vice President Kamala Harris said the public should no longer use the terms “radical Islamic terrorism” and “illegal alien” during a speech she gave at a Los Angeles mosque in July 2016. “We must have the courage to object when […]

Academics & Education

Hamline University settles lawsuit over showing of Prophet Muhammad in art history class Instructor Erika López Prater sued the university for removing her after she upset a Muslim student

July 23, 2024   

(Pioneer Press) Hamline University has agreed to settle the religious discrimination lawsuit brought by an art history instructor who lost her job after showing paintings of the Prophet Muhammad during an October 2022 class. The tentative deal was reached Monday night after […]

Clothing

Delta apologizes after official X account says ‘I’d be terrified’ of employees with Palestinian flag pins The airline said it 'removed a mistakenly posted comment' because it was 'not in line with our values' and that the staffer who posted it 'no longer supports Delta’s social channels.'

July 11, 2024 and   

(NBC) Delta Airlines apologized Thursday after its X account sympathized with a post that incorrectly said two flight attendants with Palestinian flag pins were wearing “Hamas badges.” An X user by the handle “ilikeTeslas” had tweeted Tuesday: “Since 2001 we take our […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Lino Lakes City Council pauses Muslim-focused housing development amid public pushback Several Lino Lakes residents say they’re concerned the project could overwhelm the water supply, increase traffic and harm the environment. Project supporters say the criticisms are steeped in Islamophobia.

July 8, 2024   

(Sahan Journal) The Lino Lakes City Council voted Monday evening to halt development of a Muslim-focused community that has drawn resistance from several residents, and allegations from supporters that Islamophobia is delaying progress. The council voted 4-1 to enforce a moratorium after […]

Academics & Education

New Jersey school district apologizes for offending Muslim group with question about ISIS terror group in quiz 'The question was offensive and contrary to our values of respect, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity'

June 21, 2024   

(Fox) A New Jersey school district apologized for offending a Muslim activist group this week after a middle school teacher featured a class quiz question naming the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, as a terror group. The Wayne Township […]

Academics & Education

NUS reaches undisclosed settlement with ‘anti-Zionist’ former president Shaima Dallali admits that tweet that got her sacked was antisemitic as she settles with student union

May 7, 2024   

(Jewish News) The National Union of Students has reached a settlement with ex-president Shaima Dallali, after she admitted a tweet posted on social media in 2012, for which she apologised, was antisemitic. A statement agreed by both parties confirmed that “a settlement […]

Demonstrations

Sadiq Khan apologises to chief rabbi for hinting at Islamophobia over his ceasefire call Exclusive: London mayor reaches out to Ephraim Mirvis after claiming Jewish criticism had been influenced by his Muslim-sounding name

April 26, 2024   

(Jewish News) Sadiq Khan has apologised to the chief rabbi after implying that Ephraim Mirvis’s criticism of his call for a Gaza ceasefire was influenced by his Muslim-sounding name. In an interview with the broadcaster Mehdi Hasan, the mayor of London suggested he […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

White House ramps up defense of embattled Muslim American judicial nominee First to NBC News: Biden’s top aides are pushing the Senate to confirm Adeel Mangi to be a U.S. appeals court judge as Sen. Jacky Rosen becomes the third Democrat to oppose him.

March 27, 2024 and   

(NBC) Facing a potentially devastating Democratic defection in the Senate, the White House is ramping up its fight to confirm an embattled judicial nominee who would be the first Muslim American to serve as a U.S. federal appeals court judge. The White […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Biden nomination of the first Muslim American to a federal appeals court in peril Two Democratic senators said they will oppose the nomination of Adeel Mangi to the powerful 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

March 21, 2024 , and   

(NBC) President Joe Biden’s nomination of Adeel Mangi to be a powerful U.S. circuit court judge is in peril after two Senate Democrats announced they will oppose his nomination. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., have said they will […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

UK terror attack survivors condemn anti-Muslim hatred in joint letter The signatories, including survivors and relatives of people who have been killed by extremists, have criticised some politicians for 'facilitating anti-Muslim hate.'

March 10, 2024   

(Sky News) More than 50 victims of Islamist-inspired terror attacks, including the Manchester Arena bombing and Bataclan shooting, have joined together to call for an end to anti-Muslim hate. In a joint letter, they warn that it is the “height of irresponsibility” […]