I am writing this column from an airplane, on my way from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to my new home, Wellesley, Mass. I’m in a comfortable seat, and I’m looking forward to getting back to my family. About 12 hours ago, though, I was miserable, locked in a holding cell by Malaysia’s “religious Continue Reading
Some Americans don’t believe that Muslims, Atheists have First Amendment Rights By Kimberly Winston
(RNS) — Nearly 1 in 5 Americans incorrectly believe that Muslim citizens don’t have the same First Amendment rights as other American citizens. Also incorrectly, 1 in 7 believe that atheists aren’t protected by those rights. These are among the findings of a new study by the Annenberg Public Continue Reading
Voters say poll asked about Muslim candidate’s religion By Jeff Weiner
Muslim candidate for the Orlando City Council said Thursday that her religion should not be a campaign issue after voters described a phone poll that asked whether her faith would sway their vote. Asima Azam, a real estate attorney seeking to unseat District 3 Commissioner Robert Stuart, said she Continue Reading
Malaysian Muslim Group joins Indonesian call for Starbucks boycott over LGBT stand By Reuters
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A prominent Muslim group in Malaysia has joined calls by Islamic conservatives in Indonesia for a boycott of Starbucks to protest against the international coffee chain's support of gay rights. Activists say intolerance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Continue Reading
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