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Muslim Community Alarmed After Attempted New York Firebombings

A series of fires in New York City, including one at an Islamic community center on Long Island, has many in the Muslim community calling out for awareness of increased anti-Islamic bias crimes in the city and across the nation.

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All-American Muslim Meets an Un-American Advertising Pullout

Last week, hardware big-box store Lowe’s pulled its advertising from All-American Muslim under pressure–and thereby proved the show’s point.

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‘We’re Not a Costume’: Student Campaign Targets ‘Racist’ Halloween Costumes

You may be able to hide behind a mask this Halloween, but what if that mask is an offensive representation of someone else’s culture?

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Whole Foods Draws Controversy Over Ramadan Promotion

Whole Foods landed in some hot water this week after advertising food for Ramadan, then seemingly backing off, then returning to their original stance.

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Did bin Laden’s Burial at Sea Follow Muslim Law?

Was bin Laden’s burial religiously appropriate? And what’s in store for bin Laden’s afterlife? An expert weighs in.

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Another Assassination: Pakistani Minister Gunned Down

Shabaz Bhatti, a Christian who opposed the country’s blasphemy laws, was shot and killed in Islamabad on Wednesday morning. It was the second such killing this year.

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Juan Williams Strikes Back…by Getting a New Job and More Money

The average time for American workers to be out of a job is now about 30 weeks. But when you’re a conservative commentator who makes your progressive boss mad enough to fire you over some comments you made, it narrows down to about one day.

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Juan Williams, Fired: NPR Offended By Muslim Comments

Looks like conservative pundit Juan Williams, who is largely known for his provocative commentary on FOX News, let his tongue slip too far this time and ticked off the wrong news outlet: the one he works for!

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The Mosque Rage Boils Over: Anti-Muslim Attacks Increasing Across US

As protests in downtown Manhattan over the “Ground Zero” Mosque have escalated, violent incidents involving Muslims have increased. Forget simmering debate; this is closer to a full boil.