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Berkeley university launches website that tracks anti-Muslim bills

April 25, 2018April 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Berkeley university launches website that tracks anti-Muslim bills As secretary of state-pick Mike Pompeo, known for his anti-Muslim views, nears confirmation, and the Supreme Court appears poised to uphold the Muslim ban, the Haas Institute releases a database that identifies state lawmakers behind a raft of anti-Muslim legislation. The Haas Institute for a Fair and…

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Leaders challenge USCIRF failure to defend Muslim, Christian rights

April 27, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Leaders challenge USCIRF failure to stand up for Muslim, Christian rights James Zogby and Faith Leaders Discuss USCIRF Refusal to Address Israel’s Violations of Religious Freedom. The briefing was streamed via Facebook Live and can be viewed via this link. On Wednesday, April 26, James Zogby, President of the Arab American Institute who serves as a member…

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Mosque removed as Florida voting site

July 14, 2016July 14, 2016 rayhanania 1 Comment

An Islamic Center in Boca Raton was removed as a voting location in Florida after about 50 people complained that they did not want to vote in a Muslim building. Ironically, the Mosque is one of the few being used for voting in Florida while Christian churches and some synagogues represent the majority of voting…

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