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Islamophobia

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politics29 days ago

Political Figures Face Backlash Over Islamophobic Remarks and Calls to Expel Muslims

NYC Councilwoman Vickie Paladino faced widespread criticism after posting Islamophobic tweets calling for the expulsion of Muslims, which she later deleted. City leaders condemned her rhetoric, with some urging disciplinary action, though no formal measures have been confirmed. The incident has sparked ongoing debates about accountability and free speech within the city council.

politics2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Defends Muslim Identity Amid Political Attacks

Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the 2025 NYC mayoral race, shared a personal story about his aunt feeling unsafe in her hijab after 9/11, highlighting ongoing discrimination against Muslims. His remarks sparked criticism from JD Vance, who argued that the story minimized the tragedy of 9/11, amid a tense campaign marked by debates over Islamophobia and public safety.

politics2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani condemns Islamophobia and racial attacks in NYC mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for New York City mayor and the first Muslim to run for the position, condemned recent racist and Islamophobic attacks against him, emphasizing the ongoing discrimination Muslims face in NYC. His comments came amid political tensions involving former Gov. Cuomo, who criticized Mamdani's stance on various issues, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, and accused him of playing the victim. Mamdani highlighted the rise of Islamophobia post-9/11 and the importance of unity and understanding among New Yorkers as the city approaches its mayoral election.

world5 months ago

Illinois man convicted of hate crime murder of Palestinian boy dies in custody

A US man, Joseph Czuba, who was convicted of the hate crime murder of six-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee Alfayoumi and the attack on his mother, has died in prison. Czuba was sentenced to 53 years for the attack, which was motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment linked to the Gaza war. The case drew significant attention and highlighted rising hostility against Muslims in the US.

world5 months ago

Convicted murderer of Palestinian American boy Wadee Al Fayoumi dies in prison

Joseph Czuba, a landlord convicted of the hate crime murder of 6-year-old Palestinian American Wadee Al Fayoumi, died in prison at age 73, having been sentenced to 53 years for the brutal attack driven by anti-Muslim sentiments. The case highlighted ongoing issues of Islamophobia and racial hatred, with Wadee's family and community calling for an end to such hate crimes amid ongoing violence and suffering in Gaza.