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PLEASE STOP: How Warhawks Are Perpetuating Violence and Racism
Folks, have you been watching the news lately? I’m guessing yes, because you’re all socially conscious, politically engaged legal mavericks, right? Awesome! So you’ve heard about ISIS, then, I’m sure....
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Violence in the Name Of Religion
Lynching, torture, and deliberately planned hate crimes bring to mind antiquated racist and religious extremist groups like the infamous Ku Klux Klan. Tragically, these groups are not things of the...
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Having Faith in Politics
Image courtesy of [Pete Souza via Wikimedia Commons]The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was caught in the middle of a tug-of-war between Christians and atheists this summer. The Freedom From Religion...
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Arkansas Woman Bans “Muslims” From Her Gun Range
Here’s some gross and weird racism to start off your Wednesday: a gun range in Arkansas has declared that it is a “Muslim-Free Business.” Jan Morgan runs the Gun Cave Indoor Shooting Range, and is an...
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Australians School the World on How To Not Be Racist
Image courtesy of [Chris Beckett via Flickr]Folks, Christmas is right around the corner. Unlike my awesome, totally not annoying friend on Facebook who has had a daily countdown to Christmas going...
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Sharia Law: History and Modern Application
Image courtesy of [Al Jazeera English/Fadi El Binni via Flickr]Sharia law can be confusing to many people outside of the Muslim community, mostly because of a combination of what we hear on the news,...
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Right-Wing Groups in Europe: A Rising Force?
Image courtesy of [Leon Yaakov via Flickr]The violence in Paris several weeks ago united Europe as little else has in recent years. Plagued by economic decline, some of the more prosperous nations have...
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Yemen: Anarchy at the Edge of the Arabian Peninsula
Image courtesy of [Rod Waddington via Flickr]Yemen is a small country on the Arabian Peninsula bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the east, the Red Sea to the west, and the Gulf of Aden to...
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Chapel Hill Shooting: An Environment of Hate
Image courtesy of [William Yeung via Flickr]By now we have all heard about the heart-wrenching news that three young people have been killed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The three were Deah Shaddy...
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India: A Superpower on the Rise?
Image courtesy of [Global Panorama via Flickr]India has long been an important nation on the international stage; its massive population and rapidly growing economy have the potential to propel it...
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American Muslims: A Vibrant History, Misplaced Hatred
Image courtesy of [AgnosticPreachersKid via WikiMedia Commons] The United States is a patchwork of cultures so diverse that large groups can often go under the radar unnoticed or unidentified. That...
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#IStandWithAhmed: Because We Arrest 14-Year-Olds For Making Clocks Now
Image courtesy of [Alex the Shutter via Flickr]Ahmed Mohamed is a 14-year-old living in Irving, Texas. His hobby is inventing and creating things–but when he brought in a homemade clock on Monday, he...
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Sireen Hashem: Was her Firing Discriminatory?
Image courtesy of [Clemens v. Vogelsang via Flickr]Teachers are the key to educating and developing the minds of future generations. They are an invaluable asset to break down barriers, open minds,...
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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and London Mayor Sadiq Khan Meet; Diss Donald Trump
Image courtesy of [DIUS Corporate via Flickr]At the St. Pancras train station in London on Tuesday, a tanned Englishman with silver hair and a French woman born in Spain walk and talk about a number of...
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Turkey’s President: Birth Control Shouldn’t be Used by Muslim Women
"Meeting with President Erdogan" courtesy of [U.S. Department of Commerce via Flickr]Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is no stranger to inflammatory remarks, and is not shy about offending large...
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Dutch Woman Jailed In Qatar After Being Raped To Be Sent Home
"Doha skyline in the morning" courtesy of [Francisco Anzola via Flickr]A 22-year-old Dutch woman who reported being drugged and raped during a holiday in Qatar ended up being jailed herself for...
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After Orlando Shooting, Trump Fans the Flames of Islamophobia
Image Courtesy of [Lili Olivares via Flickr]After last week’s tragedy in Orlando, Donald Trump doubled down on a major theme that has reverberated throughout his campaign: in Trump’s America, Muslims...
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RantCrush Top 5: July 11, 2016
"Snoop Dogg" courtesy of [Jason Persse via Flickr]Welcome to RantCrush Top 5, where we take you through today’s top five controversial stories in the world of law and policy. Who’s ranting and raving...
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RantCrush Top 5: August 2, 2016
Image courtesy of [Ken Savage via Flickr] Welcome to RantCrush Top 5, where we take you through today’s top five controversial stories in the world of law and policy. Who’s ranting and raving right...
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Muslim Women Can No Longer Wear Burkinis to the Beach in Cannes
"Cannes" courtesy of [justinknabb via Flickr]The Mayor of Cannes, in Southern France, has banned the “burkini” from its beaches. He claims it is a threat to public order and a symbol of radical Islam....
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