Hate speech trial of far-right politician Wilders will go ahead
A Dutch court ruled on Friday that prosecutors can pursue anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders over comments in which he led a roomful of supporters in chanting that they wanted “fewer” Moroccans in the Netherlands. “We’ll take care of it,” he told them. Accused of discrimination and inciting racism for the remarks, televised live in 2014, […]
Sabato, Jr: Obama ‘is a Muslim one day and a Christian another day’
Actor and model Antonio Sabato, Jr, who spoke at the Republican convention and subsequently said President Obama is a Muslim and “on the other side” was on my radio show Tuesday night. He claims he’s being blacklisted in Hollywood because of his support for Donald Trump. Asked how he knows this, he said his agent […]
American Muslim responds to Representative John Bennett
Dear Representative John Bennett, My name is Omar Alam Rana. I am a Muslim and an Oklahoman. I have a few questions for you about your proposed interim study about Radical Islam and statements you have made on the matter. You have made many comments on Islam. Once even going as far as to state […]
Rep. Gohmert: ‘Too Early’ to Rule Out Islam Prompted Dallas Shootings
Responding to the Dallas shootings that left five police officers dead on Thursday, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) said we can’t yet rule out that the attacks were motivated by radical Islam. Appearing on Fox Business Channel on Friday, Rep. Gohmert took issue with a previous guest’s declaration that radical Islam was not a factor. It’s […]
Bill O’Reilly: Obama’s ‘deep emotional ties to Islam’ are hurting terrorism fight
Fox News host Bill O’Reilly said during his show Wednesday night that President Obama’s “deep emotional ties to Islam” are hurting the U.S. fight against terrorism. “Barack Obama’s emotional attachment to the Muslim world has hurt the USA,” Mr. O’Reilly said. “There is no question the Obama administration’s greatest failure is allowing the Islamic terror […]
Crazy Eyes Michele Bachmann: Watch Out For Jihadi Obama And Hillary!
Bachmann Pushes Ignorant conspiracy theories about Obama and Hillary Clinton If there is one right-wing lunatic we can always count on to push some of the craziest conspiracy theories around, it’s Michele Bachmann. The former Congresswoman unleashed a litany of insanity recently that included this preposterous claim: Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have “switched sides” […]
Dangerous Demagogue Pat Robertson Calls On Americans To Commit Violence Against Muslims
Loony tunes evangelical pastor Pat Robertson is still proselytizing from a dungeon somewhere in America, warning against the evil Muslim people that the bible tells us we must get rid of or else they will overwhelm us entirely. Robertson uses a fun metaphor of the human body handling a small foreign invader like germs or […]
Donald Trump’s escalating war on Muslims | Moran
I have a question about Donald Trump’s plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States: How would it work at our airports? Would the authorities judge arrivals by their appearance? Or would all visitors to the Land of the Free have to show proof of religion? Because if they’re like me, that could spell […]
When Islamophobia Turns Violent: The 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections
Posted on May 2, 2016 at 3:33 pm. Written by Bridge Initiative Team EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report highlights trends and patterns surrounding Islamophobia since the start of the 2016 U.S. presidential election cycle. It does so in the broader context of hatred, violence and social hostilities confronting Muslims as a minority faith group in contemporary America […]
Ted Cruz Advisor Slams Bono As Tool Of Islamic Extremists
Frank Gaffney is pissed at Bono for daring to speak for the refugees who are suffering as a consequence of the wars in that region. Anti-Muslim conspiracy theorist and Ted Cruz national security adviser Frank Gaffney is none too pleased that the musician Bono urged the U.S. Senate to provide more aid to the Middle […]