US House fails to pass anti-NGO bill that could target pro-Palestine groups
Legislators in the United States House of Representatives have voted down a bill that would have granted the Department of the Treasury broad authority to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed to be supporting “terrorism”.On Tuesday, the Stop...
IRC Book Review: ما المانع؟
Elise Bellin, Librarian of the Islamic Resource Center, wrote this book review as part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. ما المانع؟ (“Ma al Manea” translated as Why Not?) ما...
Commentary: How a Muslim American embraces holiday season
Palestinian Christians in Nazareth | Institute for Middle East Understanding Sarah Hassaine as "Commentary: How a Muslim American embraces holiday season" for The San Diego Union Tribune I vividly remember sitting in kindergarten class and the instructions...
Fire and Police Commission Approve Non-Collaboration Policy With ICE; A Victory For Immigrants and Milwaukee
VDLF Facebook and Twitter Page Milwaukee City Hall was packed on Wednesday, December 18th at 6:00 pm as the Fire and Police Commission voted unanimously to approve a non-collaboration policy between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the...
Wisconsin’s Gov. Evers says state is open to refugees
AP as "Wisconsin's Gov. Evers says state is open to refugees" for TMJ4 Andy Manis/AP Photo Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday that Wisconsin will continue welcoming refugees to the state, joining several other governors to make such an announcement since...
Michael Bloomberg’s Surveillance Of Muslims Sets Dangerous Precedent For His Presidential Run
Rowaida Abdelaziz as "Michael Bloomberg's Surveillance of Muslims Sets Dangerous Precedent For His Presidential Run" for HuffPost A rally for Muslim rights outside of the James A Byrne Federal Courthouse in Philadelphia on Jan. 13, 2015. Charles Mostoller...
Najah Bazzy–The Arab-American CNN Hero of 2019
Pamela Dimitrova as "Najah Bazzy -- The Arab-American CNN Hero of 2019" for Arab America Metro Parent Just recently CNN revealed the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2019 – these are men and women that are changing the world by helping families affected by the...
IRC Book Review: The Boy Without A Name
Elise Bellin, Librarian of the Islamic Resource Center, wrote this book review as part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. The Boy Without a Name The Boy Without a Name by Idries...
Jewish Students and Faculty Oppose Trump’s Executive Order
Academic Advisory Council/Press Release as "Jewish Students and Faculty Oppose Trump's Executive Order" for Jewish Voice for Peace Jewish Voice for Peace “This EO doesn’t fight antisemitism – and it makes me feel less safe on campus” December 11,...
9th Annual Gala Celebrates MMWC Accomplishments
Lila Aryan Photography for the Wisconsin Muslim Journal The Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition held its ninth annual gala on Saturday, December 7th. The annual fundraiser, held at downtown Milwaukee’s Bradley Pavilion, was attended by 350 guests, including...
