Defenders of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar manage to change Congress resolution intended to rebuke her

Congresswomen Ilhan Omar has been under intense scrutiny for her outspoken views regarding the United States’ relationship with Israel. In early February, she suggested on twitter that money from pro-Israel lobbying firms was the reason for American political support for Israel, tweeting, that it was “all about the Benjamins” in reference to $100 bills. She…

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Rashida Tlaib’s victory as the first Muslim woman elected to Congress sparks debate about Islam in the US

Rashida Tlaib has become the first Muslim woman elected to the US Congress. Her win has highlighted the contested relationship between politics and religion, and especially Islam, in the US, as well as contention in the country regarding the compatibility of Islam with western values and way of life.

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Michigan elects first Muslim woman state lawmaker

Thirty-two year old Rashida Tlaib has made history by winning a seat in the Michigan legislature, becoming the first Muslim woman to serve in the state legislature. Rashida, who was born in Michigan to Palestinian immigrants, said that: “Allah had chosen me for this job.” Tlaib is a community activist and lawyer, and defeated her…

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