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Chicago Tribune: Muslims in U.S. praise Powell's remarks
For many Muslim- and Arab-Americans, comments former Secretary of State Colin Powell made over the weekend about what in their view is the Islamophobia surrounding Sen. Barack Obama's candidacy were a much-needed salve on a festering sore.
Washington Post: Muslims strive for tolerance -- and votes
Mukit Hossain has been up since 5 a.m., crisscrossing Northern Virginia in his tiny 10-year-old pickup truck to help turn out the Muslim vote in a presidential campaign that has left many Muslims feeling marginalized.
Erie Times-News: Campaign briefs
GOFFSTOWN, N.H. -- Republican Sen. John McCain on Wednesday implored New Hampshire voters "to come out one more time" on his behalf, as the two-time primary winner tried to stave off a general election loss with sharp criticism of Barack Obama's tax and spending plans.
North Jersey Record: Powell's remarks soothe Muslims
For many Muslim- and Arab-Americans, comments former Secretary of State Colin Powell made over the weekend about Sen. Barack Obama's candidacy were a much-needed salve on a festering sore.
Reuters: Election rough on American Muslims
These are uneasy times for America's Muslims, caught in a backlash from a presidential election campaign where the false notion that Barack Obama is Muslim has been seized on by some who link Islam with terrorism.
CNN.com: Muslim-American voices heard in presidential race
Muslim-Americans say they are more interested than ever before in the political process, in part because their religion has been reduced to a talking point in the presidential campaign.
Reuters: Sour note for American Muslims in election campaign
These are uneasy times for America's Muslims, caught in a backwash from a presidential election campaign where the false notion that Barack Obama is Muslim has been seized on by some who link Islam with terrorism.
Digital Journal: Muslim-American community getting involved in U.S. presidential race
During the course of the 2008 US Presidential race, we have not heard much about the voice of Muslim-Americans in the news media. T
CAIR-Chicago Keynote Speech “Common Faith, Common Humanity” at Oakton Community College
What: “Common Faith, Common Humanity” Eid Celebration Dinnerby the Oakton Community College Muslim Students Association
Salon.com: Sony recalls LittleBigPlanet over Quran quote in music
So there's this game that PlayStation 3 gamers are really excited about: "LittleBigPlanet," made by Sony. It was supposed to be released in North America Tuesday.
Daily Herald: Muslims fighting citizenship delays may have ray of hope
Feature 277 After 12 years living, studying, and working legally in the United States, Sheeraz Iqbal sought to trade in his Pakistani citizenship and swear allegiance to America for good.
Christian Post: New periodical distributes over 325,000 copies of 'Obsession' DVD
The publishers of a new periodical for Christian and Jewish leaders have sent out over 325,000 copies of a highly controversial DVD on radical Islam’s war against the West.
CAIR-Chicago Sponsors 'Muslims Care' Blood Drive
For the second time this year, selfless donors from a variety of backgrounds gathered in the Loop to give their blood to people who need it during a recent American Red Cross of Greater Chicago blood drive. The drive, sponsored by CAIR-Chicago and the United Muslims Moving Ahead (UMMA) of DePaul University, was held on Thursday, October 16, 2008.
Arizona Daily Wildcat: Countering misperceptions: Speaker challenges public's stereotypes of Islam, Muslims
Ahmed Rehab of the Council on American-Islamic Relations spoke to UA students at the Holsclaw Recital Hall on Tuesday about the dangers and misconceptions facing Muslims in today's society.
Ahmed Rehab to Speak on "Strategies for Engaging with the Media" at Islamic Center of Tucson
What: ICT Community Event: “Strategies for Engaging with the Media”
USA Today: Prayer leads to work disputes
Requests by Muslims to pray at work have led to clashes with employers who say they cannot accommodate the strictly scheduled prayers.
Wall Street Journal: Religious-bias filings up
Mass firings at meatpacking plants in Colorado and Nebraska last month highlight growing conflicts over how to accommodate religion in the workplace.
CNN - AC 360: Identity insults and democracy
“I don’t trust Obama… he’s an Arab!” This was the charge leveled by a supporter at a recent McCain rally.
Ahmed Rehab to Speak on "Media Coverage of International Crises" at University of Arizona, Tucson
What: Talk on "Media Coverage of International Crises"
Executive Director to Deliver Presentation on "Stereotypes and the Muslim-American Community"
What: “Dialogue Shatters the Myths that Silence Creates: Stereotypes and the Muslim-American Community”

