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NYPD’s new spying outrage: Innocent Muslims treated worse than guilty bankers
When “Arabic-sounding” names are automatically suspicious — but financial crimes are ignored — here’s the result
Muslim Public School Holidays Will Be Observed In New York City, Says Mayor de Blasio On The Brian Lehrer Show
Muslim families in New York City have been requesting official recognition for Islamic holidays in public schools for years now, but they may finally see some changes under new Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The War On Irrational Fear
Inspired by Edward Snowden, a new website counters the “War on Terror” with facts and humor.
Gap ad featuring Sikh jewelry designer Waris Ahluwalia is vandalized with anti-Muslim slurs
The graffiti also includes a line that reads, ‘Stop driving taxis!’
Captain America in a turban
I wore that costume to challenge the way New Yorkers think about superheroes — and bearded Sikhs like me
Police: Man Menaced After Leaving Queens Mosque
The suspect then displayed a firearm, threatened to kill the victim and made anti-Muslim statements before fleeing, police said.
Group Launches Grassroots Campaign To Counter Anti-Muslim New York Subway Ads
A grassroots campaign aimed at countering hateful anti-Muslim ads in New York’s subway system has gone live, placing posters in ten locations across New York City.
Towards A Police State in New York
Muslims in the New York City area experiencing major violations of their civil and human rights, says author.
Hussein Rashid: Islamophobia is Real, Mr. Mayor—A New York City Muslim Explains
In fact, one of the amazing elements of Islamophobia is the denial of its own existence.
CandyCab Savage: Mansoor Khalid Spreads Candy Cheer to Customers
Taxi driver Mansoor Khalid is on a one-man mission to cheer up New Yorkers with a daily dose of candy.
Muslima Fashionista: High fashion and modesty—clashing ideals, or can it actually work?
A New York City modeling agency has brought bold interpretations of Islamic dress to the catwalk, turning heads and challenging stereotypes in the world of high fashion and beyond.
‘Blow Away’ Text Lands Muslim in Canada Jail
A Muslim businessman in Canada became a terror suspect for telling his sales staff in a text message to “blow away” the competition at a New York City trade show