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Minnesota Muslim leaders vow to 'abandon' Biden over his Israel support: 'Anger is not going to go away'

November 2, 2023

Minnesota Muslim leaders vow to 'abandon' Biden over his Israel support: 'Anger is not going to go away'

Muslims in Minnesota greeted President Biden on Wednesday with protests, saying he had abandoned them by supporting Israel amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Biden unveils national strategy to fight Islamophobia day after poll shows Arab-American support tanking

November 1, 2023

Biden unveils national strategy to fight Islamophobia day after poll shows Arab-American support tanking

The White House announced it's plan to establish a national strategy to counter Islamophobia one day after a poll showed President Biden losing support from Arab-Americans.

Biden White House brainstorming anti-Islamophobia program amid warnings against support for Israel

November 1, 2023

Biden White House brainstorming anti-Islamophobia program amid warnings against support for Israel

President Biden's administration is facing skepticism from the Muslim community over its plans to announce a program to combat Islamophobia in the U.S.

Hasan Minhaj responds to allegations of faking racism: ‘I ‘made artistic choices’ and ‘I am sorry’

October 28, 2023

Hasan Minhaj responds to allegations of faking racism: ‘I ‘made artistic choices’ and ‘I am sorry’

In the 20-minute video Minhaj addressed claims that he fabricated aspects of stories of racism and Islamophobia to advance his career.

Michigan Muslims warn Democrats they'll lose votes over Israel support: 'Going to have a problem' in 2024

October 26, 2023

Michigan Muslims warn Democrats they'll lose votes over Israel support: 'Going to have a problem' in 2024

Some Arab Americans in Michigan were offended by party leaders attending a pro-Israel rally and not attending a pro-Palestinian rally, days after the Hamas attack.

Chicago area man, who threatened to shoot Muslim men, charged with hate crimes

October 20, 2023

Chicago area man, who threatened to shoot Muslim men, charged with hate crimes

A man has been accused of cursing and threatening to shoot two Muslim men near Chicago, Illinois. The 46-year-old man has been charged with two hate crimes.

LGBTQ community felt 'betrayal' at Muslim council voting to remove Pride flags from city buildings

September 18, 2023

LGBTQ community felt 'betrayal' at Muslim council voting to remove Pride flags from city buildings

Members of the LGBTQ community in a Michigan town say they feel betrayed after an all-Muslim city council voted against Pride flags on city properties.

Iran deploys Revolutionary Guard as anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches

September 15, 2023

Iran deploys Revolutionary Guard as anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches

Volunteer members of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard were present on the streets, as the country approached the one-year anniversary of the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.

NYC to allow permitless broadcasts of Muslim call to prayer, Adams says

August 29, 2023

NYC to allow permitless broadcasts of Muslim call to prayer, Adams says

New guidelines announced Tuesday by Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams loosen permit guidelines for broadcasts of the Muslim call to prayer.

Sweden raises terrorism alert to second-highest setting following recent Quran burnings

August 17, 2023

Sweden raises terrorism alert to second-highest setting following recent Quran burnings

Following Quran burnings in Sweden, the country has raised its terrorism alert level to the second-highest setting. Police have allowed the burnings, citing freedom of speech.