VIDEO: Demonstration at UCLA to Repeal Prop 209
Today, the briefs for two separate federal cases will be filed to repeal Proposition 209, which banned affirmative action in public spaces in California.
VIDEO: What Muslim Students Think of Gaddafi’s Death
Today, the world heard of Gaddafi’s death. Al-Tailb interviewed UCLA students about their thoughts to this piece of news.
First Congressional Hearing on the Radicalization of American Islamic Communities
The first congressional hearing on the radicalization of American Muslims opened on March 10th, revealing a great partisan divide in how congressmen view the role of Muslims in thwarting terrorist threats and the “role of mosques in America.”
(Letters from Our Readers) Learning from Tragedy: One Father’s Experience
My name is Bilal Markis. On August 3rd, 2009 my 12 year old son Rasheed rode his bike through a red light and was run over by 2 SUVs driving in opposite directions. My son’s injuries were so severe that he lost one kidney and half of his liver, broke his pelvis, crushed one lung and lost 46…
Imam Rauf: What is Right with Islam
Imam Rauf, the founder of the Cordoba Initiative and Park51 center speaks on compassion and what unites all of humanity.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/09/12/rauf.islam.compassion/index.html?hpt=C2
New Polls show U.S. support for Israel is Decreasing
In August of 2009, 63% of Americans polled said that the U.S. does need to support Israel. In June of this year, 58% of respondents shared the same view; by July only 51% of respondents said the U.S. needed to support Israel. Only 19% of German respondents said they felt “warm” or “very warm” feelings…
NY1’s Full Interview with the Developer of Downtown Islamic Center
“I’m surprised at the way that politics is being played in 2010. There are issues that are affecting our country which are real issues: unemployment, poverty, the economy, and it’s a really sad day for America when our politicians choose to look at a constitutional right and use that as basis for elections.” Watch the…
Action: Thank NJ Governor, Olbermann, Stewart for Challenging Islamophobia
This week, MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann, Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie challenged Islamophobia by weighing in on the ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ controversy. Watch Keith Olbermann: There is no ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ In a Special Comment, Countdown’s Keith Olbermann clarifies the misconceptions surrounding the community center. Send a note of thanks to…
Action Alert: CA Senator Introduces Bill Supporting Flotilla Attack
Original article can be found here. ACTION ALERT (BAY AREA 06/30/2010) – Sen. Tony Strickland, R-Thousand Oaks, introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 117, which declares California’s support of Israel’s deadly May 31 attack on the Freedom Flotilla. The bill also affirms the state’s support of Israel’s siege on Gaza and its “right to protect and defend itself.”…