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Islamophobia and Foreign Policy
From September 11, 2001 to this weekend’s murders in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, it’s reported that Sikhs have been attacked because they’re mistaken for Muslims. Meantime, Mitt Romney and even President Obama are accused of distancing themselves from American Muslims? What’s the underlying message?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenFrom September 11, 2001 to this weekend’s murders in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, it’s reported that Sikhs have been attacked because they’re mistaken for Muslims. Meantime, Mitt Romney and even President Obama are accused of distancing themselves from American Muslims? What’s the underlying message? Is it okay to attack people because they believe in Islam? Is America’s political culture encouraging an atmosphere of hostility? Also, Egypt launches a Military strike on Sinai to root out militants, and Romney claims Obama is gutting welfare to work rules.
BANNER IMAGE: Sikhs attend a vigil in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on August 7, 2012. The killings of six worshippers at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin has thrust attention on white power music, a thrashing, punk-metal genre that sees the white race under siege. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: CRIME LAW RELIGION)
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3 storiesEgypt Launches Military Strike on Sinai to Root out Militants
Egypt has launched airstrikes into the Sinai—against Islamist militants who’ve been attempting to attack Israel. It’s the first such action since the 1970’s, and appears to have Israel’s blessing.
Read the story7 minIslamophobia and Foreign Policy
Mitt Romney and other Republicans are being criticized for fostering hostility toward Muslims. Governor Romney is said to have “insulted” Palestinians. President Obama is said to be doing the same thing more subtly, with 17% of Americans believing he’s Muslim himself.
Read the story37 minRomney Claims Obama Gutting Welfare to Work Rules
When Bill Clinton signed welfare reform, Democrats and Republicans agreed it would “end Welfare as we know it” by requiring recipients of benefits to seek work. Now Mitt Romney claims that President Obama has gone back on that promise.
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