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Is the Arab League helping solve the conflict in Syria?

Though the Arab League has demanded that the Syrian government halt their brutality against protesters, the death toll continues to rise.

Gingrich: Does money influence his views on Muslims and Palestine?

Newt Gingrich, the leading republican nominee for president, received $10 million towards his campaign from wealthy, hard-line Israel supporters. In the wake of these generous contributions, Gingrich’s commentary regarding Palestine has caused a legitimate concern amongst many who are aware of the realities regarding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Civil Rights Vlog #7: Becky Fogel discusses ICE rally reaction

Communications Intern Becky Fogel discusses the overblown reaction to a rally at the ICE hearing last week.

Civil Rights Vlog #6: Clement Yu on the Secure Communities Program

Government Affairs Intern Clement Yu discusses the controversial Secure Communities program, enforced by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Can Gallup Poll results on Muslim Americans help counter stereotypes?

Abu Dhabi Gallup Center and the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies conducted a groundbreaking poll which indicated that, contrary to the stereotype, the majority of Muslim Americans say they are loyal to the United States and optimistic about its future.

Social media used to correct Western perceptions of Arabs. But at what cost?

Communications Intern Jenn Schanz weighs the pros and cons of the image being portrayed by the a new Arab video game character.

Extremism has no religion

Communications Intern Jenn Schanz reflects on the tragedy in Norway and the tendency of terrorists to hide behind religious ideology to further political agendas.

Islamophobia in the UK: The English Defense League

Communications Intern Ben Small discusses the rise of the EDL in England and compares it with Islamophobia in the U.S.

Words are power. Joshua Treviño should be held accountable for pro-violence tweets

Former speechwriter for the Bush Administration Joshua Treviño tweeted to his 5,716 followers a message encouraging the IDF to shoot flotilla activists. Such careless and pro-violence remarks made by an individual who represents American leadership ought to be called into question.

Charting Islamophobia: Banning the Niqab

Communications Intern Noor Salahuddin discusses whether lawmakers around the world should have the right to decide what kind of religious dress, if any, should be allowed in public places.

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