How faith and non-faith communities helped repair a mosque damaged by arson
On November 14, firefighters responded to a fire at the only mosque in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The fire at the Masjid Al-Salaam broke out at […]
Month: November 2015
Why more than #1in5Muslims ridiculed the Sun’s ‘jihadi sympathy’ story
For Mucahit Bilici, comedy offers the means to invert the distorting power of stereotypes. This is true for anyone who has experienced racism and Islamophobia. […]
Toronto says #StandWithMuslimsTO after anti-Muslim backlash
The anti-Muslim backlash following the recent Paris atrocities is creating its own acts of solidarity. In Toronto, Canada, four high profile anti-Muslim incidents have made […]
Why Nigel Farage’s anti-Muslim statements are nothing new
Are British Muslims, as Nigel Farage argues, “conflicted in their loyalties” to Britain? It is a statement that drew wide political condemnation; but somewhat misses […]
How the far-right are trying to deter refugees from entering Sweden
Flier in Lesbos refugee camp filled with lies about Sweden/refugee situation. No comment from supposed signers. -SN pic.twitter.com/y4HnDeDerE — b9AcE is antifascist (@b9AcE) November 7, […]
Union for Reform Judaism adopts historic transgender rights policy
The Union for Reform Judaism in North America has adopted a resolution for transgender rights. This move continues a long tradition of supporting minority rights. […]
Why did Tommy Robinson move from the EDL to Pegida?
This October marks two years since Tommy Robinson departed from the English Defence League (EDL). The Quilliam Foundation had called it “a huge success for […]