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Pioneer Local: Silent protesters show support for peace in Gaza
Disappointed by the country's handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a group of about 65 people stood in silent protest in Oak Park Monday (Jan. 19).
Washington Square News: Temporary cease-fire achieved in Gaza
Israel declared a cease-fire Saturday, temporarily ending its 22-day offensive against Gaza, which began Dec. 27 when Israel initiated a military campaign against Hamas’ infrastructure.
Chicago Tribune: Gaza protests in Chicago stir charges of anti-Zionism
Jewish leaders in the Chicago area said they fear placards at two recent pro-Palestinian rallies that twist the Star of David into a Nazi swastika and compare the deaths in Gaza to the Holocaust inspired a string of attacks in the last two weeks on several synagogues and a school.
American Muslim: Media’s self-censorship abets Gaza atrocities
What will it take for our media to join much of the world in calling out the blatant human rights abuses committed by the Israeli military machine against the Palestinian people?
Chicago Breaking News: Protesters March on Israeli consulate
The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and about 30 other organizations are calling on public officials to pressure Israel to stop its offensive, which Palestinian health officials have said has killed hundreds.
CBS 2: CAIR-Chicago condemns arson attack at Chicago synagogue (VIDEO)
The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today condemned an arson attack on a Chicago synagogue as "reprehensible.
ABC 7 News: Little damage after fire at Temple Sholom
Chicago police hope a surveillance video will help them catch the person behind an alleged hate crime at a North Side synagogue.
CBS 2 News: CAIR-Chicago condemns arson attack at Chicago synagogue
The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today condemned an arson attack on a Chicago synagogue as "reprehensible."
WGN 720 Radio: CAIR-Chicago condemns assassination of Bhutto
CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator, Reem Rahman discusses the recent assassination of Pakistan’s opposition leader, Benazir Bhutto with WGN’s Dean Richardson. She discusses the potential impact of the assassination as well as the sentiments of the public.
Vocalo Public Radio: CAIR advocates for Georgia woman jailed for wearing headscarf in court
CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator Reem Rahman was recently interviewed by 89.5 FM, a station of Chicago public radio, to share insight on a discrimination case in Georgia involving a Muslim woman who refused to remove her head scarf.
Chicago Sun Times: Immigration raids inhumane
Thank you for allowing Interfaith Worker Justice to speak out against immigration raids.
Chicago Crescent: A simple recipe for advancement
Have you ever wondered why some countries are modern and prosperous while others remain poor and stagnant?
Media Monitors Network: Holy Land Foundation: When Prosecution turns to Persecution
In the most recent episode of the drama surrounding the HLF case we witnessed one of the greatest miscarriages of justice that we've seen in a very long time in America
Southtown Star: Appeals court finds Salah won't have to pay
A Bridgeview man once accused of funneling money to a Palestinian militant group has dodged a $156 million judgment in a potential landmark case after a federal appeals court dropped him from the case.
CAIR-Chicago: Outreach coordinator to speak at Jewish Muslim Community Building Initiative
CAIR-Chicago's Outreach Coordinator, Gerald Hankerson, will be speaking at the Jewish Muslim Community Building Initiative (JMCBI) meeting this Thursday.
Chicago Crescent: Struggling for the soul of conservatism
Throughout the past 25 years, Conservatism has stood out as a potent force in American politics.
Sunday Herald: Scotland a model for Muslim integration
A leading American Islamic community worker has claimed that Scotland could provide a "model community" for the integration of Muslims in European countries over the coming years.
Chicago Sun Times: Emanuel's apology was right thing to do
I think I speak for a good chunk of Chicagoland's large Muslim community when I applaud Rahm Emanuel for doing the right thing by apologizing for his father's disparaging comments about Arabs
ABC 7 News: Intense process for Obama White House hopefuls
In a move that's been expected since the election, President-elect Barack Obama resigned his Senate seat, effective on Sunday.
Islam Online: Elections in America's Friday sermons
Many mosques across the US devoted the last Friday sermon before the historic 2008 presidential election to encourage their community to actively participate in their country's political process by voting on Election Day to choose the next president.
