How the ‘homophobic Muslim’ became a populist bogeyman
The GuardianRightwing populists incorrectly describe the dangers of Muslim homophobia while disregarding their own homophobia.
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Tez Ilyas: 'When comics talk about religion, it's not very funny'
The GuardianA comic in Britain describes how Islam affects his work.
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'Everyone in Syria is bad now', says UN war crimes prosecutor as she quits post
The TelegraphCarla Del Ponte is leaving the three member UN committee, saying the panel ‘does absolutely nothing.’
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Online videos turned 'meek' Muslim convert into would-be Isil fighter who hated Britain, court hears
The TelegraphA British citizen is on trial, accused of attempting to join ISIL.
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A painting of Lady Liberty in hijab hangs in congressman’s office. Despite protests, he says it’ll stay.
Washington PostA high schooler’s painting has created mild controversy among some conservative groups.
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Trump still has not condemned the Minnesota mosque bombing. Muslim leaders are waiting.
Washington PostThe bombing in Bloomington has yet to elicit a response, or tweet, from the Trump administration.
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New Jersey town approves mosque after $3.25M settlement
AP News Bernards Township had been sued by the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge and the Justice Department.
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'We hate the headscarf': can women find freedom in Tehran's female-only parks?
The GuardianWomen-only parks in Iranian cities have supporters and a variety of critics.
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How Israel prevented journalists from covering al-Aqsa
Al JazeeraA number of journalists have claimed that Israeli police forces used unnecessary force and intimidation tactics in the Old City.
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Why Pakistan is mourning loss of German nun Ruth Pfau
Al JazeeraThe German nun treated leprosy in Pakistan for over fifty years.
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A Big Win For Afghan Women's Wheelchair Hoopsters
NPRThe team won the fourth annual Bali Cup International Tournament in decisive fashion.
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Muslims Were Banned From the Americas as Early as the 16th Century
Smithsonian MagazineMuslim slaves were seen as a danger during the European settlement of the Americas.
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Trump is ignoring the Minnesota mosque bombing. We know why
The GuardianMoustafa Bayoumi argues that the Trump administration desires to divide society.
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Freed al Qaeda hostage says becoming Muslim helped him in ordeal
ReutersThe recently released South African converted while being held in Mali.
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In Indonesia, Chinese Deity Is Covered in Sheet After Muslims Protest
NY TimesThe temple’s officials covered the statue amid backlash from conservative Muslim groups.
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Documents Reveal the Behind-the-Scenes Chaos of the Muslim Ban
The InterceptThe recently released documents from Customs and Border Protection show the confusion the agency faced after the signing of Executive Order 13769.
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Anti-Sharia Law Bills in the United States
SPLCSince 2010, fifteen anti-Sharia law bills have been enacted at the level of state government.
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Muslim Woman Awarded $85,000 After Her Hijab Was Forcibly Removed by Long Beach Police Officer
LA TimesThe federal lawsuit stemmed from a traffic stop and arrest in May 2015, during which Ms. Powell was forced to remove her hijab by male officers.
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Bombings of Mosques Are Acts of Terrorism
Huffington PostDespite the silence of politicians, the bombing of mosques qualify as terrorist attacks.
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Green Line riders, trolley driver put themselves between woman in hijab and crazed screamer
UniversalhubThe incident in Boston is the latest act of harassment on public transportation.
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The silence of Trump: How US president gives tacit support to terror against Muslims
Middle East EyeAccording to the author, the President does not and will not condemn attacks on Muslim.
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Why Donald Trump Needs Muslim Women
The NationIdentity politics and the desire to ‘save’ Muslim women is alive and well in the Trump era, according to the author.
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Anti-Islam Candidate Among Contenders to Lead Britain’s UKIP
AP NewsAnne Marie Waters, who was blocked from running in the most recent Parliamentary election, is best known for founding Sharia Watch.
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On Average, Nine Mosques Have Been Targeted Every Month This Year
CNNMosques have been targeted in sixty-three reported incidents from January to July.
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