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Warmongering Islamophobia in the US, September 2-9, 2016, CAIR Reports September 19, 2016 Editorial Note: Islamphobia (exaggerated and baseless fear of Muslims) has been perpetrated and perpetuated to justify the continuous US wars and invasions of the Muslim World since 1990, in order for the war industry beneficiaries to justify the enormous and unprecedented US national debt, which has reached more than $19 trillion, as a result of the permanent-war military spending. Tens of thousands of Americans are killed by non-Muslim other Americans every year, in gun violence. However, Islamophobes ignore that fact and focus on an incident or two perpetrated by Muslims in an entire year. For example, in 2015, there were 53,228 shooting incidents, resulting in the killing of 13,415 Americans. Of these, there were only two incidents perpetrated by Muslims and resulting in the killing of 18 Americans. The Zionist media, like Fox News and CNN, together with the war industry agents and Zionist-controlled politicians like Trump, kept mentioning these two incidents while totally ignoring the other 53,226 incidents, which resulted in the killing of 13,398 Americans! The end outcome is that the American people are indeed actual victims of a continuous warmongering campaign, Islamophobia, and a daily holocaust, perpetrated against them by the war industry beneficiaries and their agents in the media and politics. For a background, read: Zionist Creative Destruction of the Middle East for the Benefit of the Apartheid Israeli Regime The Terrorism Industry, A Merciless Continuous Attack on the American People's Blood and Treasure
CAIR-NY Welcomes Hate Crime Charge for Attack on Muslim
Women, Urges Mosques to Take Security Measures
(NEW
YORK, N.Y., 9/9/16) � The New York chapter of the
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today welcomed a hate
crime charge for an attack on two Muslim women pushing babies in
strollers during which the alleged attacker punched and kicked the
victims and tried to pull off their Islamic head scarves, or hijabs. CAIR-NY also urged local mosques and Islamic institutions to
increase security measures this weekend as the nation marks the
15th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Before the incident, the suspect reportedly posted hate
messages on Facebook attacking Muslims and African-Americans. The
suspect was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault as a hate
crime. "We urge the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office to prosecute
this horrific attack vigorously, sending the message that hate attacks
targeting any minority group will not be tolerated," said CAIR-NY
Executive Director Afaf Nasher. "We urge mosques and Islamic
institutions to increase security measures, particularly this weekend as
the nation marks the solemn occasion of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11
terror attacks, which some may use as an excuse to attack American
Muslims." CAIR-NY recently welcomed the announcement of charges of murder
in the first degree brought against the alleged killer of a Queens imam
(religious leader) and his associate. CAIR-NY similarly urged the NYPD
and the district attorney to continue the investigation of a possible
hate motive in that case. Earlier today, CAIR called on state and federal law enforcement
authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for an incident at a
Laurel. Md., mosque. The Washington-based Muslim civil rights group is asking Muslim community members to report any bias incidents to police and to CAIR's Civil Rights Department at 202-742-6420 or by filing a report at: http://www.cair.com/civil-rights/report-an-incident/view/form.html CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. La misión de CAIR es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua. CONTACT: CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher, 917-669-4006, [email protected]; Director of Strategic Litigation Albert Cahn, 571 766-6273, [email protected], CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected] ***
Yesterday, CAIR, in partnership with the U.S. Council of Muslim
Organization's (USCMO) One America Campaign for the 2016 General
Election, called on all American mosques and Islamic centers to help
register Muslims to vote and to distribute information about the voting
process during the Eid holiday. Community Alert:
CAIR, USCMO Call on Muslims to Register to Vote on End-of-Hajj Holiday ***
(WASHINGTON,
D.C., 9/8/16) - The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), in
partnership with the U.S. Council of Muslim Organization's
(USCMO) One America Campaign for the 2016 General Election, is calling
on all American mosques and Islamic centers to help register Muslims to
vote and to distribute information about the voting process during the
holiday � or "Eid" - marking the end of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca
(Hajj), which begins Monday, September 12. On Monday, American Muslims will hold communal prayers and
celebrations at locations around the country. The prayers and the
holiday that follows are called Eid ul-Adha (EED-al-ODD-ha), or
"festival of the sacrifice." SEE:
USCMO - One America Campaign CAIR and USCMO are also encouraging Muslim communities to
partner with the One America Campaign in support of National Voter
Registration Day on September 27. The USCMO's One America Campaign seeks to organize and mobilize
the Muslim community to help register voters for the upcoming national
election. The U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations is the largest
coalition of national and regional Muslim organizations in the United
States. La misión de CAIR es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua. CONTACT: CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected] ***
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/6/16) � The
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest
Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed President
Obama's nomination of Abid Riaz Qureshi to serve on the United States
District Court for the District of Columbia. Qureshi, who would be the first American Muslim to serve as a
federal judge, is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham &
Watkins LLP. He has also served on the District of Columbia Bar
Association's Legal Ethics Committee. Qureshi received his J.D. cum
laude from Harvard Law School in 1997 and his B.A. summa cum laude from
Cornell University in 1993. "The nomination of Abid Qureshi to fill a seat on the U.S.
District Court for the District of Columbia sends a message of inclusion
that is welcomed by the American Muslim community and by all Americans
who value diversity and mutual respect at a time when some seek division
and discord," said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad.
"If confirmed, Qureshi will join the hundreds of thousands of American
Muslims serving their fellow citizens and the nation." CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy
organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam,
encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims,
and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. La misión de CAIR es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar
el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes
estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la
comprensión mutua. Become a Fan of CAIR on
Facebook CONTACT: CAIR National
Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726,
[email protected] ***
The Lancaster Interfaith Coalition will hold Interfaith 9/11 Remembrance from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, in the fellowship hall at Church of the Apostles United Church of Christ, 1850 Marietta Ave. A study of the two sons of Abraham will be facilitated by Julia O'Brien, of Lancaster Theological Seminary; Ashiq Fazlulilah, of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Philadelphia; and Jack Paskoff, of Congregation Shaarai Shomayim in Lancaster. ***
CAIR: Anti-Muslim Hate Group's DC Event to Feature Top Trump Adviser Muslim civil rights group calls on members of Congress to reject ACT for America's Islamophobic agenda (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/2/16) � The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is calling on members of Congress to reject the Islamophobic agenda of the anti-Muslim hate group ACT for America, which will hold a "legislative briefing" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during its national conference next week. SEE: Meet the Extremists Attending the ACT for America Conference Featured speakers at the hate group's annual event include Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn (U.S. Army, Retired), a top adviser to GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. Flynn, who spoke at the Republican national convention and was considered as a Trump vice presidential pick, has claimed that Islam is a "cancer" and not a real religion. SEE: CAIR Challenges Donald Trump to Repudiate Adviser and RNC Speaker Who Called Islam 'a Cancer' at Hate Group Event In a letter sent to members of Congress and their staff outlining the hate group's history of anti-Muslim bigotry, CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw wrote in part: "As a member of the United States Congress, ACT seeks to use your office to provide itself with a legitimizing platform for Islamophobia in our nation's capital and further promote its hateful agenda to discriminate against the American Muslim community. "Supporting ACT's anti-Muslim policy agenda also threatens the very safety and security of the American Muslim community and those perceived to be Muslim." ACT for America leader Hanah Kahwagi Tudor, who goes by the pseudonym "Brigitte Gabriel," says an American Muslim "cannot be a loyal citizen" and that Islam is the "real enemy." She once told the Australian Jewish News: "Every practicing Muslim is a radical Muslim." Tudor also claimed that "Islamo-fascism is a politically-correct word. . .it's the vehicle for Islam. . .Islam is the problem." The New York Times describes her as a "radical Islamophobe" who in the past has made statements like "Arabs have no soul" and "Arabs are barbarians." When asked whether Americans should "resist Muslims who want to seek political office in this nation," Tudor said, "Absolutely." CAIR Islamophobia Monitor: Brigitte Gabriel (ACT! for America) CAIR Islamophobia Monitor: ACT! For America According to an expose of the group by the Tennessean newspaper, "ACT members see themselves as warriors in a clash between Western civilization and Islam." The Southern Poverty law Center (SPLC) has named "Brigitte Gabriel" as a member of the nation's "Anti-Muslim Inner Circle." SPLC: Anti-Muslim Inner Circle SPLC Extremist File: ACT! for America CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. La misión de CAIR es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua. CONTACT: CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-999-8292, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected] *** Share the link of this article with your facebook friends Fair Use Notice This site contains copyrighted material the
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