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Huffington Post Coverage
CAIR-Chicago to Co-Host Café Finjan
CAIR-Chicago | Aug.19.08

CAIR-Chicago will be co-hosting a night of comedy, music, song, and spoken word featuring Muslim and Jewish artists from across Chicago in an effort to nurture a greater understanding between our communities.

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Related story in the Chicago Tribune
Public official sends around anti-Muslim email in Frankfort Township
ABC 7 | Aug.14.08

The Muslim-American community is part of the American fabric and these kinds of messages that promote intolerance and suspicion are anti-American, not just anti-Muslim," said Ahmed Rehab.

feature259 Article stereotypes Muslim marriages
Daily Herald | Aug.10.08

Article on controversial Turkish soap opera makes sweeping generalizations about marriage in the Muslim World.


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Also: Rehab's Chicago Tribune Op-Ed
Rehab and O'Reilly discuss the resignation of Obama's Muslim Liason
O'Reilly Factor | Aug.08.08

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab appears on the O'Reilly Factor to respond to false allegations against the Obama campaign's Muslim Outreach Coordinator, Mazen Asbahi.

feature257 One Key Muslim Voice - Lost
Anderson Cooper 360 | Aug.06.08

Ahmed Rehab discusses how the resignation of Obama's Muslim Liaison reflects a sad state of affairs in our nation's politics.

feature256 Imam Zaid Keynote at 3rd Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium
CAIR-Chicago | Jul.30.08

The students were excited to meet new peers and share ideas on how to affect change and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

feature255 CAIR-Chicago hosts media workshop at UNITY conference
CAIR-Chicago | Jul.30.08

“It's imperative for journalists to be sensitive to racial stereotypes in order to tell the full stories of our communities, not caricatures of them,” said CAIR-Chicago’s Communications Coordinator, Reem Rahman.

feature254 CAIR-Chicago hosts Telling Our Story Media Seminar
Leena Saleh | Jul.23.08

CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director and Communications Coordinator Share Research and Lead Discussions on Media Relations With Fellow Chicago-Area Muslim Leaders.

feature253 Since When is Muslim a Smear? A Deeper Look at the New Yorker Obama Cartoon
Media Monitors Network | Jul.23.08

When it comes to Islam and Muslims, both ends of the political spectrum are too often equally comfortable with simplistic treatments that end up reducing Islam’s more than one billion followers to caricatures and stereotypes.

feature252 Muslim corrections officer forced out over beard, CAIR-Chicago suit claims
Sun-Times | Jul.21.08

Every lawsuit such as this one is really a test of our nation's cultural and religious understanding and tolerance. We pride ourselves on our respect for the religious traditions of others.

feature251 CAIR-Chicago Sponsors Blood Drive
Joseph Lindahl | Jul.21.08

The blood drive was a part of a program designed to encourage volunteerism in the American Muslim community.

feature250 CAIR-Chicago Welcomes 20 New Summer Interns
CAIR-Chicago | July.11.08

CAIR-Chicago’s internship program offers students and activists a great opportunity to learn and grow in a professional, friendly and diverse environment.

feature249 Discrimination Case Against Macy’s Moves Forward
Mohammad Sagha | Jul.08.08

CAIR-Chicago filed a complaint on behalf of two men who believe they may have been singled out because they were speaking Arabic.

feature248 Muslim Man Wrongfully Terminated, CAIR-Chicago Attorney Settles Case
CAIR-Chicago | June.30.08

A man who was physically attacked after being singled out for his race and religion at work, took his case to court and successfully settled.

feature247 Al-Arian Indicted - Again
Washington Post | June.30.08

"There's growing evidence that the kangaroo prosecution of Professor Al-Arian in fact extends beyond the pursuit of justice and into the realm of vindictive political persecution," said Rehab.

feature246 Obama's apology lessens the snub from Muslim shunning
Sun-Times | June.26.08

"Putting public pressure on politicians to act honorably and live up to this country's promise is a perfectly democratic and American endeavor," said Ahmed Rehab.

feature245 Action Alert: New Airport "Virtual Strip Search" Raises Concern
CAIR-Chicago | June.23.08

A security procedure recently implemented by the TSA scans full-body images of passengers through their clothing, revealing intimate body parts to screeners, resembling a “virtual strip search.”

feature244 Chicago Court Grants Muslim Man Citizenship After Six Year Delay
Chicago Tribune | June.20.08

“USCIS’s allegations stemming from his visits to Iran and identity as a Muslim reflect increasing concerns about discriminatory citizenship practices," said CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham.

feature243 CAIR-Chicago Discusses Muslim Women with Headscarf Barred from Obama Rally
ABC7-News | June.20.08

"No American should be marginalized from our country's political process simply because of their faith," Rahman said.

feature242 PILI Fellows Join CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Department
CAIR-Chicago | June.18.08

The PILI Fellowship is an international program sponsored by the Public Interest Law Institute (PILI), designed to promote human rights worldwide through public interest advocacy.

feature241 Civil Rights Director Speaks at Chicago Bar Foundation Panel on Legal Advocacy
CAIR-Chicago | June.12.08

Legal advocates representing Chicago's minority groups discussed issues from the economy to immigration and how they were affecting the people that live in Chicago.

feature240 CAIR-Chicago Co-Hosts Jewish-Muslim Working Group
CAIR-Chicago | June.06.08

As part of the Jewish Muslim Community Building Initiative (JMCBI), the diverse interfaith participants discussed ways in which Jews and Muslims can collaborate on social justice issues.

feature238 CAIR-Chicago Participates in United Nations Hearing on Racial Discrimination
CAIR-Chicago | May.30.08

Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham was at the hearing to present cases of discrimination against Muslims in Chicago. It was a rare official visit for the U.N to monitor, advise, and publicly report on racism.

feature239 Rehab Op-Ed in Tribune: The blogger, the chef and the terrorist
Chicago Tribune | May.30.08

How could a chirpy TV host one day awaken to find herself in the middle of a terrorism-related media blitz?



Dunkin' Donuts gives in to racist fears
Sun-Times | May.30.08

"It seems like anti-Arab, anti-Muslim bigoted expression is the last frontier of accepted bigotry," said Ahmed Rehab.

feature237 Dunkin' Donuts pulls Rachael Ray ad after 'scarf' complaints
New York Post | May.29.08

"I think it's a mistake to demonize a single article of clothing," said Ahmed Rehab, a spokesman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

feature236 Rehab Dispels Charter School Misperceptions on O’Reilly Factor
FOX-News | May.21.08

“I reckon The O'Reilly Factor must be having a really slow news day, because there's really no controversy here whatsoever,” said Rehab.

feature235 Luttwak Does Not Speak for a Billion Muslims
Ahmed Rehab | May.21.08

If Luttwak's rendition of Obama's biography is a little off, then his understanding of Islamic law is downright inaccurate, and his survey of Muslim beliefs and attitudes grossly simplistic.

feature234 CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Resolves Employment Discrimination Case
Luke Willson | May.16.08

After years of unfair treatment by his supervisor, which included being passed over for promotions and derogatory treatment, the man pursued legal action with CAIR's help.

feature233 Executive Director Delivers Lectures at Institutions in Cairo, Egypt
Chamandeep Bains | May.13.08

Ahmed Rehab was invited to lecture at the Institute of Diplomatic Studies and the American University in Cairo, Egypt.

feature232 Community Spotlight: Chicago Muslim Teacher Wins Prestigious “Golden Apple” Award
Sandy Abdallah | May.12.08

Awardee Samina Khan believes in building life-long learners who demonstrate integrity, patriotism, honesty, and a passion for inquiry and analysis.

feature231 Muslim group finds town's emergency drill offensive
State Journal Register | May.08.08

The use of a fake 'mosque' in Thursday's drill ultimately harms law enforcements ability to correctly separate valid potential threats from bias.

feature230 Oprah Asks "What Would You Do" When Witnessing Discrimination
Chamandeep Bains | May.06.08

Hidden cameras rolled as each customer reacted to the tense scene and witnessed the clerk refusing service by asserting “…we don’t serve your kind here.”

feature229 Victory in Legal Fight Over Travel 'Watch List'
Luke Willson | Apr.30.08

"If he [Akif] wasn't on the list, why was he getting handcuffed to a chair?" said Adam Schwartz, a lawyer with the ACLU.

feature228 CAIR-Chicago Lecture on Faith Based Activism at Marquette University
Sandy Abdallah | Apr.28.08

“To believe in and work for the common good is a call from all of the world's great religious traditions, and Islam is no different,” said Rahman.

feature227 Join Coalition to Protest Boeing ‘Torture Flights’
CAIR-Chicago | Apr.25.08

The Coalition to Ground Torture Flights will demand that the company respond to allegations that it is an active participant in so-called “torture flights.”

feature226 CAIR-Chicago Chairman at "Peace: Our Hope" Meeting with Pope Benedict
Luke Willson | Apr.22.08

CAIR-Chicago hopes the meeting will mark improved bridge-building and tolerance between the world's two largest faith communities.

feature225 CAIR-Chicago Lecture at Loyola University: "American Muslim Political Activism"
CAIR-Chicago | Apr.15.08

Karim and Zapata addressed the sociology class on the impact Muslim organizations have had in the community.

feature224 Muslim headscarf is all-American
Reem Rahman | Apr.10.08

It is a fundamental feminist conviction for a woman to have control over her own body, and a fundamental American one to protect the freedoms of others, including the freedom of religion.

feature223 CAIR-Chicago Sponsors Official Launch of Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium
CAIR-Chicago | Apr.08.08

"That's what it means to be Muslim," said Representative Keith Ellison, "to want the best for everyone.”

feature222 CAIR-Chicago On Capitol Hill
CAIR-Chicago | Apr.04.08

State offices and senators were engaged to discuss citizenship delays, racial profiling, interfaith relations, and law enforcement relations.

feature221 CAIR-Chicago Co-Hosts "Know Your Rights and the FBI" Community Workshop
Sandy Abdallah | Mar.29.08

"These cases aren’t about guilt or innocence; they’re about citizens’ rights,” said Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham.

feature220 100 Muslim Students Join MYLS Official Launch
CAIR-Chicago | Mar.28.08

The CAIR-Chicago special youth initiative will offer the students an opportunity to learn about leadership, citizenship, and value-based activism.

feature219 CAIR-Chicago Supports “Access to Religious Ministry Act”
Chamandeep Bains | Mar.26.08

The bill is sponsored by Reps. Daniel Burke and Julie Hamos and other members of the Illinois General Assembly.

feature218 CAIR-Chicago Speech at Remy Bumppo Theatre Think Tank Presentation "The InSecurity Blanket"
Sandy Abdallah | Mar.21.08

The “thinkTank” features short dramatic works with a focus on provoking timely conversation about a social, political or economic issue in which Chicago citizens have a stake.

feature217 CAIR-Chicago Sensitivity Speaker to Lecture at Loyola - Understanding Islam and Muslim Students
CAIR-Chicago | Mar.18.08

The course aims to increase the understanding of educators and intellectuals and will cover a brief history of Islam, the fundamental beliefs of Muslims, Muslim demographics in the U.S. and worldwide.

feature216 CAIR-Chicago Partners with ICIRR to Offer New Americans Democracy Fellowship
CAIR-Chicago | Mar.13.08

The New Americans Democracy Project is a five-month fellowship program for young people interested in exploring a career in social justice work and contributing to the participation of new citizens in the American democratic process.

feature215 Advertisers Abandon Radio Shock Jock Michael Savage
by Abdallah & Willson | Mar.12.08

CAIR has come together with a diverse coalition of religious and civic organizations to urge advertisers to boycott Michael Savage’s radio talk show The Savage Nation.

feature214 CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Director in High School Education Project
by Sandy Abdallah | Mar.07.08

Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham will join a new project to educate high school students about constitutional civil rights.

feature213 Six Muslim Men Experiencing Citizenship Delays are Sworn-In
CAIR-Chicago | Mar.04.08

Six more CAIR-Chicago citizenship delay clients have taken the oath for citizenship in the past two months after lengthy delays in the processing of their applications.