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Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
In just 12 days since the attacks in Paris, rhetorical attacks on Muslim Americans are rising toward a fever pitch. A religious database, special ID cards and surveillance of mosques are being proposed. Is it just the heat of the presidential campaign or something more troubling?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenIn just 12 days since the attacks in Paris, rhetorical attacks on Muslim Americans are rising toward a fever pitch. A religious database, special ID cards and surveillance of mosques are being proposed. Is it just the heat of the presidential campaign or something more troubling?
Later on the program, the US Army doesn't know how many veterans have been discharged for "adjustment disorder." Is it time for an independent truth commission to assess their conditions and decide if they're really entitled to more benefits than they're receiving?
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3 storiesObama: "No Specific, Credible Threat" to US during Holidays
Shortly after the attacks in Paris, President Obama left the country for Europe and Asia. Today, back at the White House, he said he understands that Americans are uneasy, but that there is no credible threat at the moment, and gave this reassurance .
Read the story7 minMuslim Americans and the Politics of Fear
In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush said that all Muslims should not be judged by the acts of a radical few. Nevertheless, the attacks in Paris have made Muslims the latest targets of hate mail, online vitriol, personal insults—and calls for outright religious discrimination on the presidential campaign trail.
Read the story33 minArmy Discharging Soldiers Who Have "Adjustment Disorder"
The US Army doesn't know how many veterans have been discharged for "adjustment disorder." One example is Frank Constabile. After serving with the Army in Afghanistan, Private First Class Constabile was discharged with "adjustment disorder."
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