Recently, the American Laws for American Courts bill failed out of committee, yet again; it was 7-6 “ought not to pass.” That is better than the first two times (8-1 and 9-3). At least the six Republicans voted for it this time. The left is actively and consciously working to derail/destroy America. They hate it. […]
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Let's not confuse cruelty with being tough
Donald Trump says his ban on people entering the country from seven predominantly Muslim countries wasn’t a Muslim ban. But it was a Muslim ban, according to Trump surrogate Rudy Giuliani. Let’s get something straight. Most Americans, your author included, want stringent vetting of immigrants entering the country. I can easily envision Islamic terrorist groups […]
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America is a nation for everyone
I am a 21-year-old Muslim American, born and raised in a refugee camp in Kenya before my family resettled in Lewiston. I am a member of the Muslim Students Association and student staff member of the Multicultural Resources Center at the University of Southern Maine. I go to school and study every day. I have […]
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Donald Trump’s ban on refugees, Muslims sparks confusion, worry, and protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confusion, worry and outrage grew Saturday as President Donald Trump’s crackdown on refugees and citizens from seven majority-Muslim countries took effect. Airlines blocked people traveling to the United States, legal challenges were underway and doubts abounded about whether the order would make America safer. The immediate fallout from Trump’s order meant that […]
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America deluded about Islam
With the events unfolding in Europe and much of the Middle East — and with the constant attacks on people of many other nations, including the United States — there is concern and discussion in this country and, indeed, all over the world, about the war being waged by Muslim radicals on behalf of their […]
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Grace and peace to all faiths
As we begin this new year, we want to express gratitude for the presence of our Maine brothers and sisters of Islam among us. The depth of their spiritual beliefs and practice and the wealth of cultures that they bring to our communities have inspired and enriched us all. We are writing today because we […]
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Misguided anti-Muslim rhetoric dehumanizing and un-American
NEW YORK — The most recent act of horrific violence in America — in San Bernardino, California — was perpetrated by a Muslim man and woman. There are around 3 million Muslims in the United States, almost all of whom are law-abiding citizens. How should they react to the actions of the couple who killed […]
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West in denial over Muslim immigrants
FRANKFURT — In an ironic twist, Germany, which in the last century twice invaded other countries, contributing to two world wars, is now being invaded by hordes of Muslims. According to Pew Research Center, there are 4,760,000 Muslims in Germany, about 5.8 percent of its population, and that number is steadily growing. The Wall Street […]
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Foes hit Donald Trump for not correcting Muslim statement
Questions start at the :30 mark. ROCHESTER, N.H. — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump drew fire from Democrats and some Republicans Friday after declining to correct a questioner at a town hall event who wrongly said President Barack Obama is Muslim. “He knew, or he should have known, that what that man was asking was […]