islamophobia
Remembering Edward Said in Islamophobic times
Opinion
September 1, 2010
Remembering Edward Said in Islamophobic times
In an America which was prematurely described as post-racial, divisive expression and bigotry are reaching a deafening crescendo. From Arizona's…
In New York, controversy over “ground zero mosque”
World
August 5, 2010
In New York, controversy over “ground zero mosque”
New York City—The Corinthian columns and Italianate architecture of 45-47 Park Place in Lower Manhattan were the topic of the…
Dutch anti-Islam leader is major winner in polls
World
March 4, 2010
Dutch anti-Islam leader is major winner in polls
Amsterdam/The Hague--Dutch anti-Islamist leader Geert Wilders scored major gains in local authority polls Thursday, making him a serious challenger for…
Islamophobia on trial in Holland
World
February 20, 2010
Islamophobia on trial in Holland
Amsterdam--Dutch politician Geert Wilders faces trial in his own country on charges of hatred and discrimination against Muslims. Wilders, a…
Swiss ambassador unhappy with minarets ban
Egypt
December 7, 2009
Swiss ambassador unhappy with minarets ban
In an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm, Dominique Vorgler, the Swiss ambassador in Cairo, spoke about the Swiss ban on building…
Swiss minaret ban: Less wrath than expected
Egypt
December 3, 2009
Swiss minaret ban: Less wrath than expected
For a journalist in Egypt, the Swiss public's approval on Sunday of a ban on the construction of Islamic minarets…
And what do the Swiss think?
Egypt
December 2, 2009
And what do the Swiss think?
Fribourg, Switzerland-- The controversial 29 November referendum on whether to allow the building of mosque minarets in Switzerland witnessed high…