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Chicago Tribune: Father, activists liken suburban boy Wadee Alfayoumi’s slaying to ongoing war in Gaza ahead of hearing for hate crime case
In a reflection of the devastating impact of hate crimes, the community is gearing up for a crucial hearing in the case of Wadee Al Fayoumi, a suburban boy whose life was tragically cut short. As the legal proceedings unfold, his father and activists have drawn parallels between Wadee’s untimely death and ongoing conflict in Gaza, shedding light on the broader implications of such acts of violence.
ABC 7 : Woman claims Chicago law firm rescinded job offer over her support for Palestinians
In a recent turn of events, Foley and Lardner, a prominent law firm based in Chicago, found itself in the midst of controversy after rescinding a job offer to Jinan Chehade at their River North office. The decision was allegedly prompted by Chehade's comments on the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict.
Media Mention: Emma Melton of CAIR-Chicago Speaks With Scripps News On The Abuatelah Lawsuit
Emma Melton of the Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of Abuatelah against the village of Oak Lawn and the three officers involved in the beating.
MEDIA MENTION: The Brunswick News
CHICAGO - CAIR-Chicago hosted a news conference following the grand jury indictment of Oak Lawn Police officer, Patrick O’Donnell.
WGN News: Oak Lawn Police Charged in Filmed Beating of Teen Report
CAIR-Chicago’s Staff Attorney Emma Melton, ESQ. responds to grand jury indictment of Oak Lawn police officer in bruutal beating of 17-year-old Hadi Abuatelah in July 2022.
Reza Aslan, Fox News and the status Islamophobia in the media
Fox News' recent interview with Reza Aslan caused waves in the internet world as outwardly Islamophobic. Communications Intern Shaiesha Moore explores the more subtle forms of Islamophobia present in the media that often go unnoticed.
Pamela Geller’s self-defeating quest to “defeat” jihad
Matthew Barry, contributor for the Chicago Monitor, responds to Pamela Geller's recent attack on his piece in the Monitor about the #MyJihad campaign.
CAIR-Chicago joins South Asian, Sikh groups to recognize anti-hate resolution
Ahmed Rehab and Rabya Khan participated in a commemoration for Illinois House Resolution 1193 which addresses hate crimes against minorities including Sikh and Muslim Americans.
Letter to the Editor: USA Today, what's in a name?
In a recent article titled “Israel warns against Palestinian U.N. bid,” dated on November 29th, 2012, USA Today failed to administer a culturally sensitive report, which I find reprehensible by way of lazy journalism.
Letter to the Editor: USA Today, what's in a name?
In a recent article titled “Israel warns against Palestinian U.N. bid,” dated on November 29th, 2012, USA Today failed to administer a culturally sensitive report, which I find reprehensible by way of lazy journalism.
Letter to the Producer: Demonization is not a game
CAIR-Chicago responds with a letter to the producer of KFKF 94.1 in Kansas City, Missouri about their tasteless game show: “Beat the Terrorist.”
How the erosion of civil liberties is not just a Muslim issue
European courts have deemed American prisons to be compatible with human rights standards. Chris Hedges, in his op-ed, “What Is Happening to Muslims Will Happen to the Rest of Us,” however, tells us that this is not the case.
Letter to the editor: Disappointment with 'Muslim rage' issue
Eager to hold media accountable and change negative media depictions of Muslims, a CAIR-Chicago volunteer wrote to Newsweek to express her disappointment with their 'Muslim rage' issue. Her letter was published.
Letter to the editor: Disappointment with 'Muslim rage' issue
Eager to hold media accountable and change negative media depictions of Muslims, a CAIR-Chicago volunteer wrote to Newsweek to express her disappointment with their 'Muslim rage' issue. Her letter was published.
“Muslim rage”: Does it really live up to its hype?
The Sep. 24 Newsweek cover image with the title “Muslim Rage” and the article associated with it by Ayaan Hirsi Ali is bigoted and stereotypical of Islam and Muslims, bringing to question Newsweek’s journalistic integrity.
Letter to the editor: Steve Huntley fumbles and loses with the issues
In reading Steve Huntley’s September 13th op-ed, “Must wage war on Islamic fanatics,” it presented some troubling issues.
The media’s silence on the genocide of Rohingya Muslims
Today the media's silence repeats itself with Burma, where systemic ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya ethnic group is taking place to the yawns of an indifferent world.
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.
Framing Terrorism: When Word Choice Speaks Volumes
The way in which a story is told through the use of specific terminology is crucial to the impression it leaves upon its audience. For this reason, the Chicago Tribune’s recent coverage of five Cleveland men who attempted to blow up a highway bridge is problematic.
Khandahar Massacre: Excuses and hypocrisy in media portrayal
On March 11, 2012, 17 civilian lives were lost in three homes in three different locations in Panjwai district - the villages of Alkozai and Najeeban and another settlement known locally as "Ibrahim Khan Houses." When reports first came out that this mass murder was a result of a rogue U.S. soldier, Staff Sergeant Robert Bales- everyone wanted to find out why he had done this.
