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Study shows Muslim, Hindu immigrants bring top talent to the United States
An Indian information technology expert, a Pakistan-origin doctor making fortunes in the United States. Sounds like a regular success story. But there is an uncommon dimension to this story. These professionals do not represent the state...December 14, 2016 1088 0 -
All Americans should speak out against hate crimes : Attorney General Lynch
Delivering a blistering rebuke of hate crimes against Muslims, US Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch D has said all Americans must speak out against such acts as they challenge the core of American ideals. “When one...December 13, 2016 1049 0 -
Keith Ellison leads race for Democratic chair amid scrutiny
Photo by Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons Rep. Keith Ellison – the first Muslim American member of Congress – is now the front runner in the competition to lead the Democratic National Committee – after former...December 4, 2016 1107 0 -
Literature has power to foster empathy
The 2016 political season – marked by long rhetorical campaigns and divergent slogans – has resulted in a vigorous debate about its impact on the American society. Particularly, the ‘us vs them’ sounding rhetoric – and implications...November 29, 2016 1332 0 -
American interfaith, rights bodies call for abolishing registry framework
Statue of Liberty, New York Photo by Laslovarga via Wikimedia Commons Nearly 200 American rights and interfaith organizations have called for dismantling the framework behind a post-9/11 registry system, saying it targeted immigrants based on religion,...November 23, 2016 910 0 -
The Trump Era: American Muslims must pursue dialogue, engagement
Akbar Ahmed at River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bethesda, Md. Sunday November 20, 2016 Photo: Views and News Muslim Americans should reach out to communities in order to foster a better understanding of Islam and...November 22, 2016 1438 0 -
Trump aide: Working on American Muslims advisory council to protect freedoms
Photo showing Sajid Tarar with Donald Trump, courtesy Diversity Group Maryland businessman Sajid Tarar, who led a Muslim coalition for President-elect Donald Trump, has said he is working to form an advisory council with the aim...November 20, 2016 3086 0 -
Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul : ‘We need to reject hate and fear on all sides’
Sam Rasoul, the only elected Muslim representative in Virginia Assembly, who resigned from Democratic leadership post, has called on all sides to cast away hate and fear to find common ground. The Democratic politician’s comments come...November 19, 2016 1322 0 -
Keith Ellison, first Muslim Congressman, announces bid for Democratic Party Leadership
Photo by Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons Keith Ellison, the first American Muslim to be elected to the House of Representatives, has announced his candidacy for Democratic National Committee chairman, as Democrats seek to reconnect with...November 16, 2016 1111 0 -
Trump asks supporters to stop harassing minority communties
Featured Image: Screenshot/CBS In remarks that signal a departure from his campaign rhetoric, President-elect Donald Trump has asked his supporters to stop harassing Latino and Muslim immigrants. “Don’t do it,” Trump said in an appearance in...November 14, 2016 893 0