Month: October 2021
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Islamophobia
Why Virginia’s upcoming election is important for Arabs and Muslims
By Brooke Anderson Washington, D.C. (AL ARABY) Anyone who thought America could relax for a while after the latest presidential election should…
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Seattle
In-depth: With a race that’s too close to predict, every community plays an important role in the outcome.
By AJ Janavel Religious organizations stand together after several arson fires target places of worship The City of Tacoma has seen…
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Seattle
OPINION: ISLAMOPHOBIA IS A CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ISSUE, HERE’S WHY
by Amanda Azad (SOUTH SEATTLE EMERALD) Picture a college kid 10 years ago. In addition to the acid-washed skinny jeans…
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Islamophobia
Hearing for suspect in arson fire at Tacoma mosque halted after court outburst
by Jonathan Choe, KOMO News (KOMO News) A court arraignment in Pierce County for a man accused of intentionally setting a…
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Seattle
Man arrested in connection with fire at Islamic Center of Tacoma
By Christine Clarridge (SEATTLE TIMES) A 38-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an Oct. 11 fire at the Islamic Center…
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Islamophobia
China is removing domes from mosques as part of a push to make them more ‘Chinese’
By EMILY FENG (NPR) XINING, China — The Dongguan Mosque has adopted some very different looks in its nearly 700…
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Islamophobia
School Suspends Teacher Over Alleged ‘Terrorists’ Joke Directed at Arab-American Student
BY THOMAS KIKA (NEWS WEEK) An Arab-American high school student was left “in shock” after a teacher responded to a question…
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Islamophobia
Remarks directed at Arab American student send shockwaves through NJ high school
By Anthony Johnson A cruel remark directed at an Arab American student has sent shockwaves through Ridgefield Memorial High School. (ABC7…
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Seattle
Washington state ready to welcome 1,700 Afghan refugees, Gov. Jay Inslee says
By David Gutman (SEATTLE TIMES) Washington has received about 340 Afghan refugees in recent weeks and expects to greet about 1,400…
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Snohomish
Mountlake Terrace police arrest man, search for woman in mosque burglary
By Lewis Kamb Seattle Times staff reporter (Seattle Times) Investigators have arrested a middle-aged man and are now searching for…
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