Internet
Instagram reinstates Tommy Robinson’s deleted account (LINK ONLY)
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Internet
Children & Teens
Doctor in genital mutilation case at war with feds
(Detroit Free Press) The doctor at the center of a historic genital mutilation case has another favor she’s asking of the judge: let me use the Internet. This, on top of — please dismiss more charges against me. More than a year […]
Government & Politics
Michigan congressional candidate pushes an anti-Israel agenda
(Algemeiner) The 13th Congressional District in Michigan is one of the state’s poorest and neediest. Still reeling from the departure of longtime US Representative John Conyers, 89 — the “dean” of the House of Representatives and the longest-serving African-American member of Congress […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Idaho House candidate uses Muslim slur, says Facebook posts ‘trigger debate’ on politics
(Idaho Statesman) A Boise Republican legislative candidate wrote he was “happy to delete another American hating muzzie” July 27 as he posted a photo of another Idahoan he apparently blocked on his personal Facebook page. “Of course he lives here and benefits […]
Clothing
Photo of Danish policewoman and Muslim hugging at demonstration goes viral
(Local) A photo of a police officer hugging an emotional niqab-wearing woman at a demonstration in Denmark on Wednesday has become one of the country’s most widely-shared images this week. The demonstration in Copenhagen’s Nørrebro neighbourhood on Wednesday took place as a […]
Demonstrations
Senior MB official touts Linda Sarsour’s Gaza video
(IPT) When Linda Sarsour speaks, a senior Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official apparently likes what he hears. Gamal Heshmat shared an anti-Israel video by Sarsour on his Facebook page last Friday. In it, Sarsour glosses over Hamas’ role coordinating the “Great March of […]
Internet
Twitter hires experts in Islam and right-wing populism to banish ‘intolerant discourse’ (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Tech giants face terror law in EU crackdown on internet hate
(Bloomberg) Google, Twitter Inc. and Facebook Inc. have taken significant steps to expunge Islamic State propaganda and other terrorist content from their platforms. But taking no chances, the European Union is set to propose a tough new law anyway — threatening internet […]
Crime
It’s official: Toronto Muslim gunman not a terrorist Never mind that he expressed support for ISIS. That doesn’t fit the narrative.
(FrontPage) We can all relax now: the Associated Press reported Tuesday that “authorities say no link to terrorism in Toronto rampage that left 2 dead, 13 injured.” Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale declared: “At this stage, based on the state of the […]
Clerics & Preachers
How Australia’s first gay imam is ‘saving lives’
(BBC) Australia’s first openly gay imam, Nur Warsame, counsels Muslims around the world not to feel shame about sexuality. Unable to travel due to security concerns, he set up Marhaba — an online prayer group — five years ago. He tells the […]
Interfaith
Sisters in hate: Sarsour and Billoo team up in fundraiser
(IPT) Two of the American Muslim community’s most notable anti-Semites recently teamed up for an online fundraiser benefiting the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) San Francisco chapter and a group called MPower Change. Despite claiming to be advocates for the Palestinian cause, […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
SPLC ignores Muslim anti-Semitism, warns about danger to Muslims from Holocaust denial
(PJ Media) On Saturday, the left-wing smear organization the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) attacked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for suggesting that some forms of Holocaust denial could be acceptable on Facebook. Tragically, the left-wing group did not mention a key source […]
Government & Politics
Media and migrants: How journalists help fuel populist momentum Polls say that migrants aren't what Germans are most concerned about. So why do the media and politicians push the topic so much? Is the AfD profiting from their mistakes? DW's Jefferson Chase takes a self-critical look.
(Deutsche Welle) It’s a result that has given journalistic and political Berlin pause for thought: Germans are more concerned about old-age poverty and affordable housing than about migrants. At least that’s the finding of a recent Emnid poll for the Bild am […]
Demonstrations
Burnley UKIP councillor apologises for ‘third party’ Facebook sharing of Islamophobic video (LINK ONLY)
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Books
On Amazon Prime Day Ellison wants answers for white nationalist propaganda sales Minnesota Democrat sends letter to online retail giant CEO Jeff Bezos
(Roll Call) Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison wants Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to ask about the website’s sale of white nationalist propaganda and toys. Ellison, who is running for Minnesota attorney general, sent a letter to Bezos asking about the sale of literature published […]
Atheists
Richard Dawkins accused of Islamophobia after comparing ‘lovely church bells’ to ‘aggressive-sounding Allahu Akhbar’ (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Disqualified UCP candidate stands behind calling Islam an ‘evil cult’ Warning: This story contains language that might be disturbing to some readers
(CBC) A now-disqualified United Conservative Party candidate is defending racist and anti-Islam comments he made on social media that prompted his removal from the southern Alberta ballot. The posts, in which he calls the religion an “evil cult,” came to light only days before party […]
Demonstrations
Tory MP apologises for tweet of Sadiq Khan image with pig balloon (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Belgium to launch anti-immigration social media campaign Opponents say the initiative could scare away genuine asylum-seekers.
(Politico) Belgian authorities plan to launch a social media campaign aimed at discouraging potential migrants from coming to the country. The campaign, to be run for a minimum of six months by the Immigration Department (DVZ), will highlight the dangers of irregular migration […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Native Dutch told to ‘get out’ if they don’t want to be a minority in own homeland
(Breitbart) Anyone who has concerns about the future of an increasingly “multicultural” Netherlands in which the Dutch become a minority should leave, according to the leader of pro-migrant party DENK. Tunahan Kuzu (pictured, right), whose founded-by-migrants, for-migrants party wants to create a […]
Demonstrations
Maryland mayor criticized for calling London’s Muslim mayor a ‘terrorist’
(Washington Post) The mayor of Hagerstown, Md., apologized Wednesday for his Facebook comments that upset many residents by referring to London’s mayor as a “terrorist.” Sadiq Khan is the first Muslim elected mayor of the city of London. He approved protesters’ request […]
Government & Politics
UK commission to probe output of ‘intellectual’ extremists Head of counter-extremism body tells the National she will make decisions after major research project
(National-UAE) A UK government-appointed body is to consider new laws to tackle increasingly professional extremist groups that harness the power of social media to disguise divisive messages as mainstream political campaigns. Sara Khan, the group’s head, cited the work of the international […]
Academics & Education
Extremists headline Houston convention
(Clarion) The 55th Annual Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) convention is scheduled to take place in Houston from August 31 to September 3 and, as in years past, its appealing moderate theme is contradicted by its choice of extremist speakers. ISNA was […]
Interfaith
Why we support rescinding CAIR leader’s award
(SF Chronicle) The Jewish and Muslim communities have a 20-year history of working together in Silicon Valley to create bonds of trust and respect. Recent events relating to People Acting in Community Together, an interfaith organization in Santa Clara County, and Zahra […]
Arts & Entertainment
The vicious circle of Islamist terrorism and far-right extremism While Islamist terrorists get close scrutiny, their far-right counterparts often do not. But that is changing, especially as studies show jihadists and the far-right not only reflect each other, but feed off each other.
(Christian Science Monitor) When most people think of the Bataclan these days, it’s not the venerated theater where rock bands have been playing since the 1970s which comes to mind. Rather, it’s Islamist terrorism, after 89 people were killed there during a […]
Demonstrations
Muslim gay activist receives death threats after Pride kiss with Moroccan flag
(Pink News) A Muslim gay activist received dozens of abusive messages, including death threats, after posting a picture of himself and a fellow campaigner appearing to kiss while holding a Moroccan flag at the annual pride parade in Milan, Italy, on Saturday. […]
Clothing
Tory candidate suspended after ‘Islamophobic’ Facebook posts
(BBC) The Conservatives have suspended a council by-election candidate following “unacceptable comments” on social media. Laurel Ellis was picked for the Gurnos ward on Merthyr Tydfil council. She had shared posts critical of Islam and showing Theresa May in Muslim religious dress, […]
Clerics & Preachers
Arabic videos for Garda jobs a big hit (LINK ONLY)
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