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2012 Officials: What They Say About Us

Illinois government officials commend CAIR-Chicago for advocating justice, the protection of our civil and constitutional rights, and a future without bigotry.

KSRO Newstalk 1350: Rehab wants McCarthy to reassure Muslims

CAIR-Chicago’s Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, wants Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy to clarify his position on the NYPD spying program and also to assure Muslims that a spying operation has not been implemented in Chicago.

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New York Times: CAIR-Chicago and Gain Peace combat anti-Muslim rhetoric

CAIR-Chicago’s Ahmed Rehab and Sabeel Ahmed from Gain Peace discuss battling anti-Muslim rhetoric fueled by the presidential campaign by using tactics including a television ad campaign and public forums against bigotry.

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Chicagoist: Rehab expresses concern over McCarthy’s knowledge of spying program

Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, expressed concern over the revelation of Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy’s involvement in the NYPDs spying on Muslims.

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WBEZ 91.5: Rehab responds to McCarthy’s involvement in spying on Muslims

CAIR Chicago’s Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, responds to Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy’s involvement in spying on Muslims.

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Wall Street Journal: Rehab responds to NYPD spying on Muslims, and the Chicago connection

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab speaks to the Wall Street Journal regarding the NYPD secret operation of spying on Muslims, and the Chicago connection

Myths and Realities about Muslim Women: Part I

While negative stereotypes of Muslim women are perpetuated through the media, it becomes important to challenge them. This article is the first in a two-part series that dispels common myths that skew the public’s perception of Muslim women.

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Bashar Al-Assad: The Denial of a Dictator

In a December 2011 interview with Barbara Walters, Assad’s calm exterior reflected not his discomfort about the probing questions he was being asked, but that he is a very capable liar—or that he lives in his own fantasy world.

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  1. Best Buy Wishes Muslims Happy Eid al-Adha
    November 23, 2009
  2. Gov. Affairs Coordinator Reema Ahmad Speaks at Award Ceremony Honoring Gov. Quinn, Illinois Leaders
    October 21, 2009
  3. CAIR-Chicago Attends Candidate Forum for Illinois Governor and U.S. Senate
    October 27, 2010
  4. Gov. Affairs Coordinator Reema Ahmad to Attend Republican Gubernatorial Forum – Oct. 21, 2009
    October 20, 2009
  5. Staff Attorney Rabya Khan Meets with High School Regarding Anti-Muslim Worksheets
    August 16, 2011
  6. Gov. Affairs Coordinator Reema Ahmad Attends Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
    November 2, 2009
  7. First U.S. Appearance–Tariq Ramadan to Speak at
    6th Annual CAIR-Chicago Banquet
    February 22, 2010
  8. Ahmed Rehab Participates in Al-Jazeera Forum in Qatar
    March 15, 2011
  9. Ahmed Rehab to Speak at American Islamic College Fundraising Dinner – August 19th
    August 17, 2011
  10. Huffington Post: Shilling for the Israeli Occupation: The ADL’s New Mission Statement?
    October 18, 2010
  1. 2012 Officials: What They Say About Us
    February 28, 2012
  2. KSRO Newstalk 1350: Rehab wants McCarthy to reassure Muslims
    February 24, 2012
  3. New York Times: CAIR-Chicago and Gain Peace combat anti-Muslim rhetoric
    February 24, 2012
  4. Chicagoist: Rehab expresses concern over McCarthy’s knowledge of spying program
    February 24, 2012
  5. WBEZ 91.5: Rehab responds to McCarthy’s involvement in spying on Muslims
    February 24, 2012
  6. Wall Street Journal: Rehab responds to NYPD spying on Muslims, and the Chicago connection
    February 23, 2012
  7. ABC 7: Rehab responds to NYPD spying on Muslims, and the Chicago connection
    February 23, 2012
  8. 2012 Annual Banquet Awardees and Speakers Announced!
    February 22, 2012
  9. Khader Adnan and the Global Voices of Protest
    February 22, 2012
  10. CAIR-Chicago now offering audio & video production internships
    February 16, 2012
  1. selina commented on Dutch government moves closer to banning the niqab and burqa
    January 31, 2012
  2. Fred Brooks commented on Worldview, NPR: Ahmed Rehab Sets the Record Straight on Egypt Events
    November 22, 2011
  3. ADM commented on ABC 7: CAIR-Chicago’s Ahmed Rehab Discusses Racist, Anti-Muslim TSA Official
    October 12, 2011
  4. Cheri Infante commented on Vocalo, CAIR-Chicago Audio-Documentary: The Media and Islamophobia
    September 7, 2011
  5. Cheri Infante commented on FOX Business: Ahmed Rehab debates Islamophobe Pamela Geller on Park51
    September 27, 2010
  6. Cheri Infante commented on Chicago Tribune: Public pool discriminated, agency says
    October 15, 2010
  7. Cheri Infante commented on WBBM Radio: Suit: Mideast-Owned Business Targeted By Town
    October 22, 2010
  8. Cynthia Clouser commented on Words are power. Joshua Treviño should be held accountable for pro-violence tweets
    July 20, 2011
  9. Dr Khalid Shahzad commented on CBS News: Air Security Murky On Issue Of Religious Headware
    January 20, 2010
  10. Arshad Hameed commented on Can Pakistan have a successful uprising?
    July 7, 2011

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