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What Muslim rights? With the blessing of Mr. John Brennan, President Obama’s top counterterrorism advisor, the NYPD has finally been vindicated for spying on American Muslims. If the NJ Attorney General follows suit
Month: April 2012
Arab American festival in Paterson promotes heritage, combats stereotypes
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
It may not be hip to be an Arab American these days. With the post 9-11 anti Arab and anti-Muslim hysteria, millions of Americans who trace their heritage to anyone from any of
… Read More Polls and American Muslim rights
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
Since when are polls the yardstick by which we judge the legality or even the morality of core civil rights? Since when have polls become the yardstick by which laws have been enacted
Gov. Chris Christie should not have skipped Palestine on Israel trip
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
On March 29, just before Gov. Chris Christie’s trip to Israel, I tweeted him an invitation to visit my mother in the Palestinian refugee camp, Kalandia, which lies at the now-infamous checkpoint that
AAF Supports National Bill to Protect Foster Care Children
April 16, 2012
Congressman John Conyers Jr.
Congressional District 14th
669 Federal Bldg.
231 W. Lafayette
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Re: Amer Bill 4118
Dear Congressman Conyers:
We are elated by the good news that you have agreed to consider introducing … Read More
Congress: Recognize Arab American Literary Contributions
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
Early Arab American literary contributions are not mainstream. I am, therefore, especially gratified to learn of a national effort to recognize one of our community’s formidable figures.
A Congressional initiative is shaping
Letter to Senators Inouye, McConnell, and Durbin
April 12, 2012
Sen. Daniel Inouye Sen. Mitch McConnell
President Pro Tempore Minority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Sen. Richard Durbin
Chairman
Senate Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights Committee
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Re: Expressing concern over … Read More
AAF Joins Groups That Oppose Religious Freedom Commission Appointment
For Immediate Release:
AAF Joins Groups That Oppose Religious Freedom Commission Appointment
New commissioner believes ‘operationally, Islam is not peaceful.’
(Washington, D.C., April 12, 2012) – Over forty groups and individuals today sent a letter to U.S. Senators Inouye, McConnell … Read More
Governor Christie flunks “Jerusalem 101”
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
The governor said he believes now more than ever that only under Israeli control can people of all faiths worship together at the holy site of Jerusalem. “There is no question that that
