Tag: Racism

EDL Supporter Allegedly Dropped Bag Of Dog Poo Through Muslim Neighbour’s Letterbox

  EDL News reports on an alleged religious hate crime incident involving an English Defence League (EDL) supporter in Essex who boasted of posting a bag of dog excrement through a Muslim neighbour’s letterbox on Facebook. Karen Hastie, posted a number of messages on Facebook bragging about the incident and wrote: “I have just delivered some… Read More ›

Uber Driver Attacked By Passenger “Who Thought He Was Muslim”

A Christian Uber driver was beaten and threatened by a passenger who mistook him for a Muslim. This is a perfect example of just how dangerous fear mongering of other religions can be. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian of The Young Turks discuss. Tell us what you think in the comments below. Watch the video… Read More ›

Woman Admits Urinating In Front Of Muslim Family

In Plymouth’s Crown Court yesterday, Claire Farrell, 36, admitted urinating in front of a praying Muslim family. The incident took place on August 16 in Plymouth’s Central Park. Claire Farrell, 36, plead guilty to religiously-aggravated threatening and abusive behaviour causing harassment. Natalie Richardson, 32, plead guilty to the same offence last week. Richardson has several… Read More ›

Spike In Anti-Muslim Attacks Casts Spotlight On Government Policies

Recent videos showing anti-Muslim abuse on public transportation in the UK have renewed conversations about Islamophobia, its consequences, and how to deal with a spike in attacks that target followers of Islam. In mid-October, a woman on a London bus launched a profanity-laced tirade at a pregnant Muslim passenger, threatening to kick her in the… Read More ›

Muslim Woman Called A ‘Murdering Muslim’ In Morrisons Supermarket

  The Big News Network relates a suspected hate incident in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire where a Muslim woman was allegedly abused in a Morrisons supermarket on Saturday morning, 14 November. The news site reports that the woman posted details of the incident on Facebook. She posted a message stating: “To the lady and man in… Read More ›

Palestine In Israeli School Books

Alternate Focus interviews Nurit Peled-Elhanan, author of the forthcoming book Palestine in Israeli School Books: Ideology and Propaganda in Education. Nurit Peled-Elhanan argues that the textbooks used in the school system are laced with a pro-Israel ideology, and that they play a part in priming Israeli children for military service. She analyzes the presentation of… Read More ›

Problematic Or Patriotic? Two Ways To Talk About Muslims

In March of 2011, Representative Peter King, a Republican from New York and the head of the House Homeland Security Committee, held the first of a series of hearings about the Muslim community in the United States. The first hearing, entitled “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and That Community’s Response,” was… Read More ›

Far-Right Thinks Bacon/Cancer Story Is A Muslim Conspiracy

The World Health Organisation says bacon is carcinogenic and right-wingers think and believe it’s a Muslim conspiracy. Yes you read that right. I am sure if Muslims wanted to take over they would actually encourage you right-wing lunatics to eat more bacon so they can they can bring in Shakira law sooner than later 🙂… Read More ›

Cumbria Police Investigate Race Hate Attack At Indian Restaurant In Carlisle

Cumbria Police and the News and Star report on a police investigation into an alleged incident of racially-aggravated harassment towards a staff member at an Indian restaurant in Carlisle. The incident was caught on CCTV and involved a group of young males who were shown banging on the window of the Indigo restaurant at approximately 9.30pm on… Read More ›

Syrian Refugee “Flood:” Fearmongering Ignores Facts

In the wake of the Syrian refugee crisis, which has forced more than four million people to flee that country’s civil war, fears over the geopolitical fallout have gripped some quarters of the American public. Amid intense conversations about how to deal with the throngs of stranded people seeking shelter and safety in the West, right-wing… Read More ›