50th anniversary of the March on Washington is a reminder of black-Jewish relations at their best

For many Americans, the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington was a time of broad themes, of big-picture talks about race and economic justice. But for some, the events of the past week stirred specific memories — some good and others not — concerning relations between African Americans and Jews. Jews were extremely active…

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Muslim MPs come under pressure over the gay marriage voting

16 February 2013   Recently passed gay marriage law which enabled gay couples to marry in religious institutions have angered Muslim community since homosexuality is banned under the Islamic law. However, their feelings have become stronger after the voting in the Parliament since five Muslim MP voted in favor of the gay marriage. Muslim MPs…

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CAIR to Release Poll of Muslim Voters on Presidential Pick

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2012 — Results show Muslims may be key voting bloc in swing states nationwide.   On Wednesday, October 24, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), along with the American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT*), will hold a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to announce…

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Study suggests that 93% of French Muslims voted for François Hollande

News Agencies – May 9, 2012   A poll by L’institut de sondages OpinionWay suggests that in the second round of voting in the French presidential elections on May 6th, 93% of Muslims voted for President-elect Hollande. 59% of those polled voted for Hollande in the first round of voting.   “It is the mark…

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The RMF (Rally of French Muslims) win regional CFCM elections

The pro-Moroccan Rally of French Muslims (RMF) has won the regional elections of the CFCM (the French Council of Muslim Faith.) with a 62% majority. 3,631 delegates representing 700 mosques and places of worship participated. This new board will choose a new leader on 19 June 2011. Controversy has plagued the election process as many…

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