On AlterNet: religious discrimination

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How Liberal Mosque Defenders Are Playing into the Hands of the Islamophobes

Aisha Ghani, AlterNet. August 24, 2010.

Consider the troublesome terms and conditions upon which Park51 has emerged a defensible endeavor within liberal discourse.

Why America Needs More Muslims

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. August 16, 2010.

The absurd controversy over the proposed Islamic center in New York shows that many Americans need to meet some Muslims.

Christian Nation: Bush Moves Big Bucks to Religious Organizations

Frederick Lane, Beacon Press. July 3, 2008.

Even worse, Bush wants to ensure that faith-based organizations receiving federal funds can discriminate in their hiring on the basis of religion.

Legislator Flips out at Atheist During Hearing: 'Your Philosophy's a Danger to our Children!'

PZ Myers, Pharyngula. April 8, 2008.

Are the Christofascists trying to establish a global Caliphate?

Muslimism: Questions of Obama’s Faith Are Really Motivated by Racism

Buck, Pensito Review. January 22, 2008.

Obama has come out preaching about his Christian faith in the wake of a chain letter that characterizes him as a Muslim and probably a terrorist.

High School Track Star Disqualified from Meet Because of Muslim Clothing [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet. January 17, 2008.

It's outrageous," says Juashaunna's mother Sarah. "She hasn't done anything to anyone. She just wanted to go out there and compete."

The Swiftboating of Obama Is Already in Full Effect

Taylor Marsh, Huffington Post. November 29, 2007.

Taylor Marsh: It's despicable but it's not surprising, because this is what wingnuts do best.

Writer Exposes Romney's Church of Latter-Day Hypocrisy

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. November 28, 2007.

Sam Stein: "This guy is lying now to the American people," said Mansoor Ijaz.

Romney Endorses Religious Discrimination in Government

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. November 27, 2007.

Steve Benen: Mitt Romney should be ashamed of himself.

This Is Not a Christian Nation

Cenk Uygur, October 5, 2007.

Cenk Uygur: I became an American because I believed we were all equals in the eyes of the law. Apparently, 42 United States Congressmen are not so sure.