Government shutdown backlash: Anti-Muslim, tea party rhetoric must end

http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/10/29/anti-muslim-rhetoric-government-shutdown-must-confronted/ Oct 29, 2013, 5:05 am           Government shutdown backlash: Anti-Muslim, tea party rhetoric must end          By Dawud Walid   There were a number of talking points that I found vulgar during the recent government shutdown. They ranged from essential… Continue Reading

National security journalist discusses NYPD surveillance of Muslims

http://www.arabamericannews.com/news/index.php?mod=article&cat=Community&article=7683 National security journalist discusses NYPD surveillance of Muslims  By Ali Harb Thursday, 10.24.2013, 07:33pm DEARBORN — Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Adam Goldman discussed, at the University of Michigan-Dearborn (UMD), on Tuesday, Oct. 22, the New York Police Department’s secret… Continue Reading

Attack against pilgrims calls for renewed intrafaith cooperation

http://www.arabamericannews.com/news/index.php?mod=article&cat=OtherOpinions&article=7699 Attack against pilgrims calls for renewed intrafaith cooperation By Dawud Walid  Thursday, 10.24.2013, 09:12pm News that Michigan Muslims were attacked at Hajj recently, due to sectarianism, increases the need for American Muslim leaders and activists to cultivate a spirit… Continue Reading

Bondall controversy is part of greater EM problem

http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/10/15/bondall-controversry-part-greater-insensitivity-issue/ Oct 15, 2013, 9:35 am          Bondall controversy is part of a greater EM problem          By Dawud Walid The controversy about Detroit’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reflects a greater insensitivity issue that many non-Detroiters have towards city residents. CFO… Continue Reading