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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.
Ramadan Outreach in the Chicagoland Area
As part of CAIR-Chicago’s Ramadan outreach program executive-director, Ahmed Rehab, will be visiting four mosques in the Chicagoland area to discuss the services that CAIR-Chicago provides to the Muslim community.
CAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab Discusses Egyptian Revolution
CAIR-Chicago’s Ahmed Rehab, who participated in the Egyptian revolution on the ground in Tahrir Square, is sharing what he learned from the movement in a webinar.
CAIR-Chicago's "Taste of Ramadan" Returns for the Third Year
The staff and board of CAIR-Chicago would like to invite you to our third annual “Taste of Ramadan” cook-off and Iftar, on August 11th.
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.
Norwegian Terrorist Associated with Anti-Muslim Groups in the US and UK
In the wake of the abhorrent events that occurred last Friday in Norway, information has come to light revealing connections between the terrorist suspect, Anders Brehing Breivik, to the anti-Islam movement in England, as well as to prominent Islamophobes in the US.
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.
Christina Abraham meets with South African leaders to urge support for Syria
CAIR-Chicago’s Civil Rights director, Christina Abraham, traveled to South Africa last week in order to persuade the government to condemn president Bashar al-Assad’s military assault on Syrian anti-government protesters.
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.
ACTION ALERT: Call Illinois State Senator Syverson Over Anti-Islamic Joke
Contact Dave Syverson’s office and tell him that as a public servant what he posted was unacceptable and he cannot defend racist sentiments - even jokes. Request that he make an immediate apology to anyone that he offended.
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.
Attend the Interfaith Awards Dinner
Attend the Interfaith Awards Dinner honoring Francis Cardinal George, Rabbi Herman Schaalman and Richard Daley.
Singaporean delegation visits CAIR-Chicago
CAIR-Chicago staff hosted civil leaders from Singapore for a discussion on Muslim-American issues and activism.
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Vlog #5 Ian Peterson on Racial Profiling in the US
CAIR-Chicago Intern Ian Peterson discusses racial profiling in the U.S. in the first of a series of video blogs on the issue. In his first video, Ian focuses on significant supreme court cases and government policies that have continued to erode the 14th amendment of the constitution which prohibits racial profiling in the U.S.
Racial Profiling in the U.S.
CAIR-Chicago Intern Ian Peterson discusses racial profiling in the U.S. in the first of a series of articles on the issue. In his first article, Ian focuses on significant supreme court cases and government policies that have continued to erode the 14th amendment of the constitution which prohibits racial profiling in the U.S.
IL State Senator Syverson defends anti-Muslim humor
Becky Fogel, CAIR-Chicago intern, discusses State Senator Syverson's hateful sense of humor and disdain for political correctness.
Mail & Guardian Online: SA on Syria: Erring on the side of caution?
Christina Abraham, civil rights director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, added that these actions would speed up the process of overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad and would "lessen the human and economic costs of our struggle".
Pioneering research seeks to understand American-Muslim perspective on Islamophobia
CAIR-Chicago is working with Patricia M. Rodriguez Mosquera, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Wesleyan University, in conducting the second phase of her research on the psychological impact of Islamophobia on Muslim Americans.
Communications Coordinator Amina Sharif Discusses Media Ethics with Journalism Students at Columbia College
CAIR-Chicago’s Communications Coordinator, Amina Sharif, along with Communications Extern Aymen Abdel Halim, visited Columbia College on July 6th to speak to Professor Rose Economou’s media ethics class on the importance of unbiased reporting in today’s media.

