Tag Archives: Islamophobia
In defense of “Homeland” (spoiler alert!)
TweetI’ve encountered the argument that Homeland is Islamophobic among friends and on the interwebs. And while I do think there are certain elements of the show that can be read as anti-Muslim, I also think the show should be credited for exposing and critiquing the very Islamophobia it may perpetuate. This doesn’t mean the show is [...]
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“Racist” signs expose racist signs
TweetSigns saying “racist” are being posted on, but not covering, ads that are, well, racist. Anti-Islamic advertisements are now gracing New York City’s subway system after a federal judge ruled that the city’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) could not legally refuse to display the signs because they expressed “demeaning” language. The ads say ”In any war [...]
Also tagged ADFI, ADL, Council on American Islamic Relations, hate speech, Islam, Israel, mondo weiss, mta, muslims, new york city, pamela geller Comments closed
On the Sikh temple massacre and domestic terrorism
TweetThe incomprehensible violence that took place on 9/11 almost 11 years ago scarred us all. It has impacted the psyche of everyone in the US so much that politicians have been able to use “terrorism” as justification for actions that step far outside the realm of conscience or constitutionality (none of this was new post-9/11, [...]
Also tagged anti-choice violence, domestic terrorism, Sikh temple shooting, terrorism Comments closed
Guess who’s slamming islamophobia & defending Huma Abedin?
TweetCongresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-MN), has long been inspired by Joe McCarthy, and this time, she is aiming her witch hunt at Huma Abedin, a Pakistani-American top aide to Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, for her alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Abedin is also married to Jewish former Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), the perfect way to [...]
Also tagged anthony weiner, hilary clinton, huma abedin, Jim Sensenbrenner, joe mccarthy, Michele Bachmann, muslim brotherhood Comments closed
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