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ABC 7: Rolling Meadows hall cancels Islamic conference
CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator, Aymen Abdel Halim, responds to the Hizb ut-Tahrir conference which was scheduled to be in Rolling Meadows, Ill. this coming weekend.
Chicago Tribune: Islamic conference loses area venue for 3rd time in 4 years
CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator, Leena Saleh, comments on Hizb ut-Tahrir's goals and philosophy and the recent cancellation of their event.
Exposing David Yerushalmi: Director of the anti-Sharia movement
Who is behind the anti-Sharia movement? David Yerushalmi, the director for the Society of Americans for National Existence, is quietly leading a campaign to demonize Islam and Muslims.
Gerald Hankerson to speak at "Youth Power: A Story Slam" - Tuesday, June 19
Join CAIR-Chicago's Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson who will speak at "Youth Power: A Story Slam" this Tuesday. Hankerson will discuss his role as a community organizer and activist.
ACTION ALERT: Candlelight vigil for Syria tomorrow night - Wednesday
Join us at a candle light vigil for Syria tomorrow. To date, 13,000 have been killed, with as many as 100 or more dying every day. Many among the slain are women and children. The purpose of the candle light vigil is to express solidarity with the people of Syria and raise awareness locally about the need for the world to end its silence and help end the bloodshed.
Fox News, O'Reilly Factor: Ahmed Rehab responds to NYPD spying on Muslims
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, discusses the NYPD surveillance of Muslims in New York and New Jersey on "The O'Reilly Factor".
Fox News, O'Reilly Factor: Ahmed Rehab responds to NYPD spying on Muslims
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, discusses the NYPD surveillance of Muslims in New York and New Jersey on "The O'Reilly Factor".
CAIR-Chicago 2012 Summer Internship Orientation a success!
For summer 2012, all departments of CAIR-Chicago were together for an organization-wide internship orientation. Each season, CAIR-Chicago offers internships within its communications, civil rights, government affairs, operations, outreach and executive departments.
CAIR-Chicago is hiring a NADP Fellow - apply today!
The NADP Fellowship is a prestigious, intensive field and training program for young community leaders interested in electoral politics and community organizing. Apply today!
Letter to the Editor - Real problems and real solutions
The recent Huffington Post opinion piece by Joyce Dubensky entitled “The Real Muslim Problem,” is a great example of what we need in mainstream media - new, and often overlooked perspectives regarding Islam and Muslims.
ACTION ALERT: Tell your Senators to oppose the legalization of propaganda!
The "Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013" bill passed in the House on May 18th, and is now going to the Senate for a vote. Contact your Senators and stop this bill!
Understanding Sharia Law
Due to ignorance and fear, there are proposals to ban Sharia law from being incorporated into or superceding the U.S. Constitution. However, Sharia is simply a code of conduct for Muslims to lead healthy and peaceful lives and poses no threat to non-Muslim societies.
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak wins citizenship case
CAIR-Chicago’s Litigation Director Kevin Vodak recently won a naturalization court case for a Muslim American whose citizenship application had been denied by USCIS.
Aqsa School Students critique media portrayals of Islam
On May 30th, 2012, students from Aqsa School in Bridgeview participated in an activist-oriented media monitoring training at CAIR-Chicago.
Worldview, NPR: Ahmed Rehab discusses fate of Egyptian Presidential elections
CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director Ahmed Rehab joins Worldview's Jerome McDonnell to discuss potential outcomes of the Presidential election in Egypt.
USA TODAY: Proposed mosques spark opposition in some U.S. communities
CAIR-Chicago's Litigation Director, Kevin Vodak, comments on the struggles of the Irshad Learning Center and the opposition to proposed mosques in the U.S.
Staff Attorney Rabya Khan presents "Know Your Rights" training on June 3rd
On June 3rd, 2012, CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Rabya Khan will be presenting a "Know Your Rights" training at the MSI Masjid in Glendale Heights, IL.
Staff Attorney Rabya Khan presents "Know Your Rights" training on June 3rd
On June 3rd, 2012, CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Rabya Khan will be presenting a "Know Your Rights" training at the MSI Masjid in Glendale Heights, IL.