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Chicago Tribune: Thoroughly modern Muslims
While most Muslim Americans overwhelmingly condemn suicide bombings and other forms of Islamic extremism, according to an unprecedented poll unveiled today, 13 percent of Muslim youth endorse suicide bombings as an acceptable way to defend their religion in certain circumstances.
The Free Lance-Star: Time for a break from the neocons
WASHINGTON--History has shown on more than one occasion that what might be clear to most of us may not seem so obvious to the Bush administration.
Medill Reports: To B or Not to BYOB
Ever wonder why some restaurants on Devon Avenue are BYOB and others balk when you pull out a bottle?
Middle East Times: Freedom is not spelled 'feardom'
Is it possible for Muslim Americans to criticize our administration's neoconservative foreign policies, our government's complicit role in Israel's illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories, or our domestic breaches of civil liberties, and not be branded as "apologists for terror?"
Daily Herald: Sides recharge on immigration issues
On the eve of a critical month for immigration issues, activists plan a wave of marches, unity vigils and lobbying to try to sway Congressional support for reform this year.
Daily Herald: How banks make Islamic ‘no interest’ rule work
Islamic home lending is a thriving business at the few U.S. banks offering Shariah-compliant, no-interestfinancing.
Herald News: Religious forum set to tackle violence
JOLIET -- A local forum will seek to address violence in today's world by giving representatives to the three monotheistic religions of the Old Testament an opportunity to discuss their religion and answer questions from the audience.
Chicago Tribune: Racism can be unequal offender
Here is an interesting point to ponder: What if Don Imus had referred to a mostly white women's basketball team as "dumb blond hos." Would it have been any less racist or sexist than the comment he used against a mostly black team?
Chicago Sun-Times: Not-so-naked truth: Indonesian Playboy's lingerie-clad freedom fighters strike a blow for T&A over Muslim hard-liners
The old ad campaign used to ask, "What kind of man reads Playboy?" An Indonesian man might, after Thursday's dismissal of indecency charges against the editor of a Jakarta-produced version of Playboy there.
Chicago Tribune: Don’t Mess with Others’ Religions
In her April 4 column, "Ignore them, and be spared the drama," (Commentary) Kathleen Parker makes it clear that what bothers her most about the backlash to the chocolate Jesus exhibit is that it makes people in this country look a little too much like the Big Bad Muslims.
The Jerusalem Post: Synagogue in Chicago vandalized
Vandals spray-painted "Free Palestine" and "Death to Israel" on the Ner Tamid Ezra Ha-Bonim Synagogue on the North Side of Chicago during Pessah.
Media Monitors Network: Steven Emerson's Disturbing Track Record
"It is an unfortunate consequence of post 9/11 life in America, where fear-mongering is a reality, that notorious career Islamophobes, such as this individual, are subjected to little scrutiny and virtually no credibility tests - even as mainstream Muslim leaders with established track records are readily second-guessed."
Media Monitors Network: Steven Emerson's Disturbing Track Record
"It is an unfortunate consequence of post 9/11 life in America, where fear-mongering is a reality, that notorious career Islamophobes, such as this individual, are subjected to little scrutiny and virtually no credibility tests - even as mainstream Muslim leaders with established track records are readily second-guessed."
The Davidsonian: MSA sponsors Islamic Awareness Week
The Muslim Student Association (MSA) sponsored events ranging from an annual feast and lecture to film screenings concerning the perspectives, values and people of Islam during last week's Islamic Awareness Week.
Chicago Tribune: Executive Director Speaks Out: Muslim activist takes on his group's critics
Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, discusses misperceptions about Islam and the smears against his Muslim civl rights organization, in a Q & A with the Chicago Tribune. "Like all Americans, we have to worry about the security of our country, our communities, and our children in the face of potential terror attacks," says Rehab.
Chicago Tribune: Executive Director Speaks Out: Muslim activist takes on his group's critics
Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, discusses misperceptions about Islam and the smears against his Muslim civl rights organization, in a Q & A with the Chicago Tribune. "Like all Americans, we have to worry about the security of our country, our communities, and our children in the face of potential terror attacks," says Rehab.
KPFA 94.1 FM Radio: Former Florida Professor, Al-Arian, Protests Imprisonment by Hunger Strike
Al-Arian, who has already lost almost 30 pounds, began refusing food and water on March 3rd to protest a third attempt by prosecutors to compel his testimony in court. He was recently transferred from his Virginia prison to a medical facility in North Carolina.
WISE TV: Civil Rights Coordinator appears on WISE TV (WYCC-PBS)
CAIR-Chicago’s Civil Rights Coordinator, Christina Abraham, recently appeared on WISE TV (WYCC-PBS) where she discussed the state of American Muslims Civil Rights on the Northwestern News Networks program, Medill Reports, with host Tanja Babich.
Cultural Connect: Non-Profit Spotlight: Sadiya Ahmed of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)-Chicago
CAIR-Chicago isn't following some cookie-cuter approach to building up their non-profit name. Since their official launch on January 5th, 2005, CAIR-Chicago has prided itself upon being anything but a traditional organization.
Daily Southtown: Accused Palos Heights man released on $30,000 bail
A Palos Heights man accused of helping illegally funnel money to Iraq during the 12 years between the two U.S. invasions there was released on $30,000 bail Monday.
