AUDIO of my interview about MI GOP leader calling Arabs ‘camel jockeys’
I spoke this morning on the Michael Patriek Shiels Show about the “camel jockeys” comment made by Michigan GOP National Committeeman Dave Agema.
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Another GOP abortion bill, another squandered moment
http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/06/18/another-gop-abortion-bill-another-squander/ JUN 18, 2013, 3:30 PM Another GOP abortion bill, another squandered moment BY DAWUD WALIDRepublican national leadership still has not learned its lesson from last year’s defeat in pushing social legislation in Congress. This week, the House is to vote… Continue Reading
No place in GOP for divisive voices like Agema
http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/04/02/gop-must-address-divisive-voices-like-agema/ APR 2, 2013, 6:00 PM No place in GOP for divisive voices like Agema BY DAWUD WALID Michigan Republican National Committeeman Dave Agema is up to his old hijinks of making divisive comments – further tainting Michigan’s GOP. Shortly after… Continue Reading
GOP needs inclusive tone beyond immigration reform
http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/01/29/gop-needs-inclusive-tone-beyond-immigration-reform/ GOP needs inclusive tone beyond immigration reform BY DAWUD WALID Dawud Walid Comprehensive immigration reform will most likely pass in Congress this year due to the political reality facing the GOP in presidential politics. America is quickly becoming a browner… Continue Reading
Islamophobia & xenophobia are expressing covert anti-Blackism
Islamophobia, xenophobia and racism are alive and well in the GOP as the presidential primaries take place today in Alabama and Mississippi. Let’s look at the facts: Only twelve percent of GOP voters in Mississippi think that President Obama is… Continue Reading
VIDEO: On Democracy Now encouraging Muslims to vote
I appeared today with Progressive blogger Chris Savage on Democracy Now! hosted by Amy Goodman. GOP politics and racial and religious profiling was discussed. Click here to watch.
Arab Americans Grapple With Which Presidential Candidate to Support in 2012
http://dearborn.patch.com/articles/arab-americans-grapple-with-which-presidential-candidate-to-support-in-2012 As approval for President Barack Obama wanes, disenfranchised Arab American voters are keeping open minds for who to support come Election Day. By Jessica Carreras When Dearborn resident Amal Berry-Brown left the National Leadership Conference for Arab Americans in October, she… Continue Reading
Letters: Stop the racial pandering and stick to issues
http://www.freep.com/article/20120122/OPINION04/201220456/Letters-Stop-the-racial-pandering-and-stick-to-issues Letters: Stop the racial pandering and stick to issues January 22, 2012 The national Republican establishment needs to address overt and subtle bigoted statements from GOP presidential candidates that are further polarizing our nation. Though a number of boorish… Continue Reading