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- BIOGRAPHY OF FAREED KHAN (Available as a guest speaker for conferences or events and welcomes inquiries) Fareed has ... moreBIOGRAPHY OF FAREED KHAN (Available as a guest speaker for conferences or events and welcomes inquiries)
Fareed has spent a distinguished 30+ year career leveraging subject matter expertise in public affairs, government relations, strategic communications, media relations, and public policy advocacy to advance a wide range of public policy causes in the public and private sectors.
He is viewed by colleagues and associates as an integral partner who has counselled federal, provincial and municipal legislators, senior business executives, and NGOs on strategic communications and public policy matters with the goal of engaging with and gaining consensus from valued partners and stakeholders.
His knack for articulate message development and delivery allows him to address complex issues, and forge networks of influential contacts at the local, provincial, and federal government levels. Highly proficient at monitoring and analyzing socio-economic, public policy, and political issues and trends, he delivers well thought out responses, analyses and opinions to audiences on broad range of issues.
Policies and issues that Fareed is passionate about include those which impact human rights and civil liberties, combat racism and hate, and support broader aspects of social justice. His human rights work on behalf of the Rohingya Human Rights Network and anti-racism work through Canadians United Against Hate has made him a frequent commentator on national news media in Canada. He has been interviewed by the CBC, CTV, Global News, CityNews, OMNI, CP24, the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, Maclean's magazine, and other Canadian media outlets on multiple occasions, and has caught the attention of a few overseas news media sites.
Some of the policy areas in which Fareed has worked, written about or commented publicly include: affordable housing, climate change / environment, community and economic development, public and post-secondary education, human right, racism and hate, free trade, health care, homelessness, refugees and immigration, national and public security, anti-terrorism, public transit, taxation, real estate, waste management, privacy, and constitutional issues.
He has also held leadership positions on the boards of numerous national and community-based charitable, civic and business organizations in Canada and the US. Through his charity fundraising work he has led or been intimately involved in raising more than $350,000 for various charitable organizations, and he continues to volunteer his communications, advocacy and public policy expertise to various social justice causes.
Fareed graduated with an Honours BA from York University in political science and history. He also pursued French immersion studies at the University of Quebec in Trois-Rivieres and the University of Quebec in Chicoutimi. Later in his career he pursued professional development studies in communications and media at Toronto Metropolitan University. He then pursued graduate studies at Carleton University where he took courses in and researched issues relating to Canadian public policy in the areas of: national security and terrorism, media and communications, Arctic policy, human rights, and Middle-East policy.
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Author: Fareed Khan Compliled from the writings and speeches of Howard Zinn, PhD. Civil Liberties, Corporate Taxes, Corporate Welfare, Democratic Decay, Electoral Reform, Fascism, Free Speech, Free Speech Under Assault, Freedom,... more
Author: Fareed Khan
Compliled from the writings and speeches of Howard Zinn, PhD.
Civil Liberties, Corporate Taxes, Corporate Welfare, Democratic Decay, Electoral Reform, Fascism, Free Speech, Free Speech Under Assault, Freedom, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Information Security And Privacy, National Security State, Neo-Fascism, Neo-Fascism In The U.S., Occupy Movement, Occupy Wall Street, Political Reform, Political Revolution, Privacy, Social Justice, Social Revolution, The 1 Percent, The 1%, The 99 Percent, The 99%, War Crimes
Compliled from the writings and speeches of Howard Zinn, PhD.
Civil Liberties, Corporate Taxes, Corporate Welfare, Democratic Decay, Electoral Reform, Fascism, Free Speech, Free Speech Under Assault, Freedom, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Information Security And Privacy, National Security State, Neo-Fascism, Neo-Fascism In The U.S., Occupy Movement, Occupy Wall Street, Political Reform, Political Revolution, Privacy, Social Justice, Social Revolution, The 1 Percent, The 1%, The 99 Percent, The 99%, War Crimes
Research Interests: Social Revolution Studies, Human Rights, Privacy, Fascism, Neo-Fascism, and 21 moreSocial Justice, Free Speech, War Crimes, Freedom of Speech, Electoral Reform, Freedom, Civil liberties, Social Revolution, Political Reform, Occupy Wall Street, Corporate Taxation, Occupy Movement, National Security State, Political Revolution, Democratic Decay, Free Speech Under Assault, Neo-Fascism In the US, The 99%, The 99 Percent, The 1%, and The 1 Percent
How anti-Palestinian racism differs from Islamophobia While it’s often conflated with Islamophobia, the two forms of discrimination are distinct: Islamophobia targets people for being Muslim and their religious beliefs, while the other... more
How anti-Palestinian racism differs from Islamophobia
While it’s often conflated with Islamophobia, the two forms of discrimination are distinct: Islamophobia targets people for being Muslim and their religious beliefs, while the other targets people because of their Palestinian identity or because they support Palestinian rights. Anti-Palestinian racism focuses specifically on Palestinians’ culture, heritage, and their movements for liberation, often manifesting through suppressing speech and activism related to the Palestinian cause.
To be clear, anti-Palestinian racism and Islamophobia have similar roots and can have a vicious feedback loop. The dehumanization of Palestinians as barbaric, primitive, or terroristic, for example, perpetuates racist tropes about not just Arabs but also about Muslims more broadly. And the depiction of Islam as an inherently violent religion — one that’s incompatible with the West — feeds into the idea that Palestinians, who are predominantly Muslim, aren’t capable of pursuing peace.
While it’s often conflated with Islamophobia, the two forms of discrimination are distinct: Islamophobia targets people for being Muslim and their religious beliefs, while the other targets people because of their Palestinian identity or because they support Palestinian rights. Anti-Palestinian racism focuses specifically on Palestinians’ culture, heritage, and their movements for liberation, often manifesting through suppressing speech and activism related to the Palestinian cause.
To be clear, anti-Palestinian racism and Islamophobia have similar roots and can have a vicious feedback loop. The dehumanization of Palestinians as barbaric, primitive, or terroristic, for example, perpetuates racist tropes about not just Arabs but also about Muslims more broadly. And the depiction of Islam as an inherently violent religion — one that’s incompatible with the West — feeds into the idea that Palestinians, who are predominantly Muslim, aren’t capable of pursuing peace.
Research Interests: Race and Racism, Israel/Palestine, Palestine, Hate Speech, Racism, and 9 morePalestinian Studies, Hate Studies, Western Media Bias, Israeli and Palestinian media issues, anti-Palestinian attitudes, Canadians United Against Hate, Anti-Palestinian hate, Anti-Palestinian media bias, and Anti-Palestinian racism
Israel has been explicit about what it's carrying out in Gaza. Why isn't the world listening? Palestinians look for survivors after an Israeli airstrike in Rafah refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip on October 12th, 2023. AP... more
Israel has been explicit about what it's carrying out in Gaza. Why isn't the world listening? Palestinians look for survivors after an Israeli airstrike in Rafah refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip on October 12th, 2023. AP Photo/Hatem Ali ON FRIDAY, Israel ordered the besieged population in the northern half of the Gaza Strip to evacuate to the south, warning that it would soon intensify its attack on the Strip's upper half. The order has left more than a million people, half of whom are children, frantically attempting to flee amid continuing airstrikes, in a walled enclave where no destination is safe. As Palestinian journalist Ruwaida Kamal Amer wrote today from Gaza, "refugees from the north are already arriving in Khan Younis, where the missiles never stop and we're running out of food, water, and power." The UN has warned that the flight of people from the northern part of Gaza to the south will create "devastating humanitarian consequences" and will "transform what is already a tragedy into a calamitous situation." Over the last week, Israel's violence against Gaza has killed more than 1,800 Palestinians, injured thousands, and displaced more than 400,000 within the strip. And yet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised today that what we have seen is "only the beginning." Israel's campaign to displace Gazans-and potentially expel them altogether into Egypt-is yet another chapter in the Nakba, in which an estimated 750,000 Palestinians were driven from their homes during the 1948 war that led to the creation of the State of Israel. But the assault on Gaza
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"The United States government, while not solely responsible for the damage, has a significant obligation to invest in humanitarian assistance and reconstruction in post-9/11 war zones," said the author of a new report.
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Erika López Prater, an adjunct professor at Hamline University, said she knew many Muslims have deeply held religious beliefs that prohibit depictions of the Prophet Muhammad. So last semester for a global art history class, she took many... more
Erika López Prater, an adjunct professor at Hamline University, said she knew many Muslims have deeply held religious beliefs that prohibit depictions of the Prophet Muhammad. So last semester for a global art history class, she took many precautions before showing a 14th-century painting of Islam’s founder.
In the syllabus, she warned that images of holy figures, including the Prophet Muhammad and the Buddha, would be shown in the course. She asked students to contact her with any concerns, and she said no one did.
In class, she prepped students, telling them that in a few minutes, the painting would be displayed, in case anyone wanted to leave.
Then Dr. López Prater showed the image — and lost her teaching gig.
In the syllabus, she warned that images of holy figures, including the Prophet Muhammad and the Buddha, would be shown in the course. She asked students to contact her with any concerns, and she said no one did.
In class, she prepped students, telling them that in a few minutes, the painting would be displayed, in case anyone wanted to leave.
Then Dr. López Prater showed the image — and lost her teaching gig.
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Racialized are prime targets of pro-Israel attacks and it's deliberate. What do Faisal Bhaba, Desmond Cole, Javier Dávila, Nadia Shoufani, Rehab Nazzal, Rana Zaman, Linda Sarsour, Idris Elbakri and Fadi Ennab and countless others have in... more
Racialized are prime targets of pro-Israel attacks and it's deliberate.
What do Faisal Bhaba, Desmond Cole, Javier Dávila, Nadia Shoufani, Rehab Nazzal, Rana Zaman, Linda Sarsour, Idris Elbakri and Fadi Ennab and countless others have in common?
They are racialized people who have been special targets of pro-Israel lobby organizations in Canada because they spoke out on Palestinian rights. And these examples suggest how the defend-Israel-at-all-costs industry has a racism and Islamophobia problem.
The answer to the question “Who is antisemitic?” might well be “Anyone, but especially a racialized person, who criticizes Israel.”
What do Faisal Bhaba, Desmond Cole, Javier Dávila, Nadia Shoufani, Rehab Nazzal, Rana Zaman, Linda Sarsour, Idris Elbakri and Fadi Ennab and countless others have in common?
They are racialized people who have been special targets of pro-Israel lobby organizations in Canada because they spoke out on Palestinian rights. And these examples suggest how the defend-Israel-at-all-costs industry has a racism and Islamophobia problem.
The answer to the question “Who is antisemitic?” might well be “Anyone, but especially a racialized person, who criticizes Israel.”
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From October 28 to November 11, 2022, Michael Bueckert, Vice President of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME), participated in a two-week delegation to the occupied Palestinian territories and Palestinian... more
From October 28 to November 11, 2022, Michael Bueckert, Vice President of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME), participated in a two-week delegation to the occupied Palestinian territories and Palestinian communities within Israel (often referred to as ’48 Palestine). The trip was organized in conjunction with Peter Larson of the Ottawa Forum on Israel/Palestine (OFIP), and Philip Sherwood, a member of the national coordinating team of the United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel (UNJPPI) was the third member of the delegation. The trip provided CJPME’s Bueckert with the opportunity to connect directly with many organizations and individuals who are working to protect human rights and fight for a just future in Palestine-Israel.
Research Interests: Human Rights Law, Human Rights, International Human Rights Law, Israel/Palestine, Palestine, and 9 moreApartheid, Racism, Palestinian Studies, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Israeli Occupation, Israeli apartheid, Law of Belligerent Occupation and Human Rights Law - Occupation of Palestinian Territory, Racism in Israel, and Apartheid in Israel
For more than four decades, the increasing polarization of Middle East politics has been at the centre of serious threats to academic freedom and freedom of expression in universities and colleges in Canada and around the world. Current... more
For more than four decades, the increasing polarization of Middle East politics has been at the centre of serious threats to academic freedom and freedom of expression in universities and colleges in Canada and around the world. Current flashpoints are the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism.
BDS was initiated in 2005 on the first anniversary of the advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice1 in which the West Bank barrier was declared a violation of international law. BDS, coordinated by the Palestinian BDS National Committee, calls for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israel to pressure it to withdraw from the occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, grant full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and recognize the rights of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and properties.
In 2016, the IHRA adopted its Working Definition of Antisemitism2 and began pressing governments and non-governmental institutions and organizations to formally adopt it. Controversy centres on several of the “contemporary examples of antisemitism” that are included with the IHRA definition, and which relate to expression about the state of Israel and its policies.
Unveiling the Chilly Climate: The Suppression of Speech on Palestine in Canada, written by Sheryl Nestel and Rowan Gaudet and published by Independent Jewish Voices, is the first broad and detailed examination of the experiences of faculty and students whose work is critical of the policies of Israel toward Palestine and Palestinians or who actively attempt to change those policies through their support of of BDS and opposition to the adoption of the IHRA definition.
While focused primarily on Canada, the report briefly touches on the experiences faced by European academics, artists, and students who publicly support Palestinian rights. The report provides useful profiles of the major organizations that challenge Canadian academics and students who are critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
BDS was initiated in 2005 on the first anniversary of the advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice1 in which the West Bank barrier was declared a violation of international law. BDS, coordinated by the Palestinian BDS National Committee, calls for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israel to pressure it to withdraw from the occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, grant full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and recognize the rights of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and properties.
In 2016, the IHRA adopted its Working Definition of Antisemitism2 and began pressing governments and non-governmental institutions and organizations to formally adopt it. Controversy centres on several of the “contemporary examples of antisemitism” that are included with the IHRA definition, and which relate to expression about the state of Israel and its policies.
Unveiling the Chilly Climate: The Suppression of Speech on Palestine in Canada, written by Sheryl Nestel and Rowan Gaudet and published by Independent Jewish Voices, is the first broad and detailed examination of the experiences of faculty and students whose work is critical of the policies of Israel toward Palestine and Palestinians or who actively attempt to change those policies through their support of of BDS and opposition to the adoption of the IHRA definition.
While focused primarily on Canada, the report briefly touches on the experiences faced by European academics, artists, and students who publicly support Palestinian rights. The report provides useful profiles of the major organizations that challenge Canadian academics and students who are critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
Research Interests: Israel/Palestine, Palestine, Apartheid, Canadian Politics, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and 8 moreFreedom of Speech and Expression, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Human Rights of Palestinians, Palestine and Zionism, History of Israel Palestine Conflict, Israeli apartheid, BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement), and Anti-Palestinian hate
AUTHOR: Prof. Jasmin Zine, PhD. Islamophobia in Canada has reached deadly proportions. In recent years the country has been rocked by two unprecedented attacks against Muslims. The first took place at the Centre culturel islamique de... more
AUTHOR: Prof. Jasmin Zine, PhD.
Islamophobia in Canada has reached deadly proportions. In recent years the country has been rocked by two unprecedented attacks against Muslims. The first took place at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Quebec City on January 29, 2017, when six men were killed after evening prayers. The second attack came four years later, on June 6, 2021, in London, Ontario when four members of a Canadian-Pakistani Muslim family were intentionally mowed down by a truck and killed. Both deadly attacks occurred at the hands of Whitenationalists. Adding to the death toll, in 2020, a man linked to a neo-Nazi death cult stabbed the caretaker at a Toronto mosque to death. In 2022, a man entered the Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, after early morning prayers brandishing a hatchet and bear spray. It is alleged that he was an “ex-Muslim” who had posted anti-Muslim posts on social media and was attempting to “kill terrorists.”
Hate crimes against Muslims range from deadly mass killings and targeted attacks like these, to acts of vandalism at mosques, harassment, and physical aggression. Gendered Islamophobia is increasingly prevalent as Muslim women wearing religious attire have faced verbal and physical assaults across the country. These acts are expressions of the anti-Muslim bigotry and racism that pervade many facets of Canada’s social, cultural, and political landscape.
Since the 9/11 attacks, national polls have revealed negative perceptions of Islam and Muslims among Canadians that include distrust, fear of radicalization, support for bans on religious attire, and concerns that Islam is not compatible with Canadian values. These attitudes justify and fortify state policies that police and regulate Islamic attire in the public sphere as well as security policies that unduly target Muslim communities as suspect and as potential threats to public safety.
Heightened fear and moral panic, proliferation of fake news, and political figures dog whistling Islamophobic ideologies have led to the widespread normalization of Islamophobia, creating the perfect storm for anti-Muslim hate crimes. Within this complex terrain, combatting Islamophobia is like playing a game of “whack-a-mole” as new Islamophobic agitators and groups continue to emerge, align, and gather momentum in a common cause of fomenting Islamophobic paranoia and mounting anti-Muslim campaigns.
Islamophobia in Canada has reached deadly proportions. In recent years the country has been rocked by two unprecedented attacks against Muslims. The first took place at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Quebec City on January 29, 2017, when six men were killed after evening prayers. The second attack came four years later, on June 6, 2021, in London, Ontario when four members of a Canadian-Pakistani Muslim family were intentionally mowed down by a truck and killed. Both deadly attacks occurred at the hands of Whitenationalists. Adding to the death toll, in 2020, a man linked to a neo-Nazi death cult stabbed the caretaker at a Toronto mosque to death. In 2022, a man entered the Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, after early morning prayers brandishing a hatchet and bear spray. It is alleged that he was an “ex-Muslim” who had posted anti-Muslim posts on social media and was attempting to “kill terrorists.”
Hate crimes against Muslims range from deadly mass killings and targeted attacks like these, to acts of vandalism at mosques, harassment, and physical aggression. Gendered Islamophobia is increasingly prevalent as Muslim women wearing religious attire have faced verbal and physical assaults across the country. These acts are expressions of the anti-Muslim bigotry and racism that pervade many facets of Canada’s social, cultural, and political landscape.
Since the 9/11 attacks, national polls have revealed negative perceptions of Islam and Muslims among Canadians that include distrust, fear of radicalization, support for bans on religious attire, and concerns that Islam is not compatible with Canadian values. These attitudes justify and fortify state policies that police and regulate Islamic attire in the public sphere as well as security policies that unduly target Muslim communities as suspect and as potential threats to public safety.
Heightened fear and moral panic, proliferation of fake news, and political figures dog whistling Islamophobic ideologies have led to the widespread normalization of Islamophobia, creating the perfect storm for anti-Muslim hate crimes. Within this complex terrain, combatting Islamophobia is like playing a game of “whack-a-mole” as new Islamophobic agitators and groups continue to emerge, align, and gather momentum in a common cause of fomenting Islamophobic paranoia and mounting anti-Muslim campaigns.
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The hijab protests in Iran are among the most courageous movements we have seen in contemporary times. On Sept. 16, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was arrested in Tehran for not wearing her head scarf properly, as determined by so-called... more
The hijab protests in Iran are among the most courageous movements we have seen in contemporary times. On Sept. 16, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was arrested in Tehran for not wearing her head scarf properly, as determined by so-called morality police-men, of course. She died in custody. Now, women and men are-without hyperbole-risking their lives by standing up against a tyrannical regime that forces women to cover up.
Research Interests: Human Rights Law, Human Rights, Women's Rights, Iranian Studies, International Human Rights Law, and 11 moreQuébec Studies, Women's Human Rights, Muslim Women's Movement, Women and gender in Muslim societies, Muslim Women, Hijab in Iran, Canadian and Quebec Politics, Hijab, Misogyny, Muslim women, Islamaphobia, women's rights, and Quebec Politics
Religious minorities in Quebec are feeling less safe, less accepted and less hopeful since the pro vince passed its secularism law three years ago, a new survey suggests.
Research Interests: Human Rights Law, Human Rights, Canadian Constitutional Law, Canadian Politics, Politics of Secularism, and 9 moreQuébec Studies, Secularism, Canadian and Quebec Politics, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Civil liberties, Québec, Quebec Politics, Human Rights in Canada, and Human Rights Abuse in Canada
A former Guantanamo detainee, whose story of detention and torture was featured in a best-selling memoir and Hollywood film, is going to court to try to force the Canadian government to reveal its role in his ordeal. Mohamedou Ould... more
A former Guantanamo detainee, whose story of detention and torture was featured in a best-selling memoir and Hollywood film, is going to court to try to force the Canadian government to reveal its role in his ordeal.
Mohamedou Ould Slahi, a Mauritanian who lived briefly in Montreal, has launched a $30-million lawsuit against the federal government. He alleges Canadian officials made false claims about him that were then relied upon by his Mauritanian, Jordanian and American interrogators during his more than 14 years of imprisonment without charge.
“Canada’s sharing of flawed intelligence sparked a vicious echo chamber,” reads Slahi’s statement of claim, which was filed in Federal Court on Friday.
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Mohamedou Ould Slahi, a Mauritanian who lived briefly in Montreal, has launched a $30-million lawsuit against the federal government. He alleges Canadian officials made false claims about him that were then relied upon by his Mauritanian, Jordanian and American interrogators during his more than 14 years of imprisonment without charge.
“Canada’s sharing of flawed intelligence sparked a vicious echo chamber,” reads Slahi’s statement of claim, which was filed in Federal Court on Friday.
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Research Interests: Terrorism, Human Rights, Racism, Canadian Politics, Islamophobia, and 15 more9/11 Literature, War on Terror, State Complicity in Torture, Civil liberties, Racism and descrimination in Canada, Canada foreign policy, CSIS, Rcmp Intellgence Feedback Loop, anti-Muslim racism, Torture and Violation of Human Rights, Anti islam, Racism Against Muslims, Anti-Muslim Bigotry, National Security of State, and Islamophobia in Canada
Anti-Palestinian racism is a form of anti-Arab racism that silences, excludes, erases, stereotypes, defames or dehumanizes Palestinians or their narratives. Anti-Palestinian racism takes various forms including: denying the Nakba and... more
Anti-Palestinian racism is a form of anti-Arab racism that silences, excludes, erases, stereotypes, defames or dehumanizes Palestinians or their narratives. Anti-Palestinian racism takes various forms including: denying the Nakba and justifying violence against Palestinians; failing to acknowledge Palestinians as an Indigenous people with a collective identity, belonging and rights in relation to occupied and historic Palestine; erasing the human rights and equal dignity and worth of Palestinians; excluding or pressuring others to exclude Palestinian perspectives, Palestinians and their allies; defaming Palestinians and their allies with slander such as being inherently antisemitic, a terrorist threat/sympathizer or opposed to democratic values.
Research Interests: Middle East Studies, Human Rights, Race and Racism, International Human Rights Law, Israel/Palestine, and 11 morePalestine, Racism, Canadian Politics, Middle Eastern Studies, Middle East, History of Palestine and Israel, Palestinian Studies, Occupied Palestinian Territories, IHRA Definition of antisemtism, Anti-Palestinian hate, and Anti-Palestinian racism
OVER THE LAST year, there has been an ongoing public debate as to whether the actions the Israeli government is enacting in the Occupied Palestinian Territories can be classified as apartheid under international law. On 1 February,... more
OVER THE LAST year, there has been an ongoing public debate as to whether the actions the Israeli government is enacting in the Occupied Palestinian Territories can be classified as apartheid under international law.
On 1 February, Amnesty International became the latest NGO to class it as apartheid, calling it 'a cruel system of domination and a crime against humanity'. This followed earlier declarations of apartheid by fellow human rights groups, Yesh Din, B'Tselem and Human Rights Watch.
As the former Attorney General of Israel, I have spent my career analysing Israel's most pressing legal questions. Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem was a fundamental dilemma during my tenure and beyond.
'A gross injustice' Israel's ongoing domination over these territories is a gross injustice that must be urgently rectified.
On 1 February, Amnesty International became the latest NGO to class it as apartheid, calling it 'a cruel system of domination and a crime against humanity'. This followed earlier declarations of apartheid by fellow human rights groups, Yesh Din, B'Tselem and Human Rights Watch.
As the former Attorney General of Israel, I have spent my career analysing Israel's most pressing legal questions. Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem was a fundamental dilemma during my tenure and beyond.
'A gross injustice' Israel's ongoing domination over these territories is a gross injustice that must be urgently rectified.
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AUTHORS: Navaid Aziz & Stephanie Carvin The purpose of the paper is to provide an overview of the far-right extremist ecosystem in Canada that can serve as a resource for the Muslim community, as well as other groups and individuals who... more
AUTHORS: Navaid Aziz & Stephanie Carvin
The purpose of the paper is to provide an overview of the far-right extremist ecosystem in Canada that can serve as a resource for the Muslim community, as well as other groups and individuals who seek to better inform themselves for the purpose of countering this threat. It also seeks to advance ideas for how to counter this threat, while appreciating the complexity of the phenomenon.
It provides an overview of far-right extremism, a history of these movements in Canada, an overview of far-right movements today and policy ideas that may further action by all levels of government, and communities themselves.
The purpose of the paper is to provide an overview of the far-right extremist ecosystem in Canada that can serve as a resource for the Muslim community, as well as other groups and individuals who seek to better inform themselves for the purpose of countering this threat. It also seeks to advance ideas for how to counter this threat, while appreciating the complexity of the phenomenon.
It provides an overview of far-right extremism, a history of these movements in Canada, an overview of far-right movements today and policy ideas that may further action by all levels of government, and communities themselves.
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Toronto journalist Desmond Cole examines numerous incidents of anti-Palestinian racism at the Toronto District School Board where students and staff are being sanctioned for speaking out in support of Palestinian human rights, or being... more
Toronto journalist Desmond Cole examines numerous incidents of anti-Palestinian racism at the Toronto District School Board where students and staff are being sanctioned for speaking out in support of Palestinian human rights, or being accused of "anti-Semitism" for criticizing Israel for its Apartheid policies and human rights atrocities against Palestinians.
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Sept. 11, 2001, marked the start of a new era for Muslims in the United States. Shortly after al-Qaida terrorists attacked the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, many Muslims, as well as other Arab Americans, became the targets of anger and... more
Sept. 11, 2001, marked the start of a new era for Muslims in the United States.
Shortly after al-Qaida terrorists attacked the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, many Muslims, as well as other Arab Americans, became the targets of anger and racism.
Mosques were burned or destroyed and death threats and harassment followed many Muslims in the weeks following the attacks, according to congressional testimony from the Southern Poverty Law Center in 2011. Some victims were beaten, attacked or held at gunpoint for merely being perceived as Muslim, the organization said.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who is Muslim, reflected on 9/11 and the discrimination that followed in an interview with ABC News. "As Americans, as people who are living here, we were also attacked," she said. "This is our community, this is our country, and there were Muslims who lost their lives in those towers, who were Muslim firefighters, who lost their lives."
Shortly after al-Qaida terrorists attacked the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, many Muslims, as well as other Arab Americans, became the targets of anger and racism.
Mosques were burned or destroyed and death threats and harassment followed many Muslims in the weeks following the attacks, according to congressional testimony from the Southern Poverty Law Center in 2011. Some victims were beaten, attacked or held at gunpoint for merely being perceived as Muslim, the organization said.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who is Muslim, reflected on 9/11 and the discrimination that followed in an interview with ABC News. "As Americans, as people who are living here, we were also attacked," she said. "This is our community, this is our country, and there were Muslims who lost their lives in those towers, who were Muslim firefighters, who lost their lives."
Research Interests: American Foreign Policy, Islamophobia, War on Terror, Islam in America, Racism, Identity, Islamophobia, and 10 more11 September Attacks, US "war on terror", September 11, USA Foreign Policy, anti-Muslim racism, Islamophobia in United States, 9/11 Studies, Anti Muslim Prejudice, US Foreign Policy in the Middle East, and Islamophobia in the US
https://theconversation.com/how-social-media-aided-by-bots-amplifies-islamophobia-online-166080 Islamophobia has changed in the 20 years since Sept. 11. Now, much of it plays out on social media. Author: Saif Shahin, Assistant... more
https://theconversation.com/how-social-media-aided-by-bots-amplifies-islamophobia-online-166080
Islamophobia has changed in the 20 years since Sept. 11. Now, much of it plays out on social media.
Author: Saif Shahin, Assistant Professor in School of Communication and Faculty Affiliate with Antiracist Research and Policy Center,
American University
Islamophobia has changed in the 20 years since Sept. 11. Now, much of it plays out on social media.
Author: Saif Shahin, Assistant Professor in School of Communication and Faculty Affiliate with Antiracist Research and Policy Center,
American University
Research Interests: Hate Speech, Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Islamophobia, and 11 moreOrganizational Use of Social Media, Islamophobia and Media, Social Networking & Social Media, Islam In the Western Media, Hate Speech and Desinformation on Social Media, Weaponizing Social Media, Social Media Weaponized, Hate and racism on social media, Hate Speech on Twitter, Hate Speech on Facebook, and Hate and racism
Everyday since 9/11, the U.S. military has disciplined soldiers who failed to do their jobs properly. They have been punished for minor offenses, like being late for duty, and for serious crimes, such as murder or assault. Since 2001,... more
Everyday since 9/11, the U.S. military has disciplined soldiers who failed to do their jobs properly. They have been punished for minor offenses, like being late for duty, and for serious crimes, such as murder or assault.
Since 2001, there have been more than 1.3 million cases of discipline in the armed forces, according to the Pentagon's annual reports on military justice. But the generals who misled Congress and the American public about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have not needed to worry about negative consequences for their careers. After 20 years of conducting a disinformation campaign about what was really happening on the ground, not a single U.S. general has faced any punishment. The reverse happened-they were praised for their deceptively upbeat assessments and given more stars, and when they retired with generous military pensions, they landed high-paying jobs on corporate boards, further profiting from their disingenuousness.
Since 2001, there have been more than 1.3 million cases of discipline in the armed forces, according to the Pentagon's annual reports on military justice. But the generals who misled Congress and the American public about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have not needed to worry about negative consequences for their careers. After 20 years of conducting a disinformation campaign about what was really happening on the ground, not a single U.S. general has faced any punishment. The reverse happened-they were praised for their deceptively upbeat assessments and given more stars, and when they retired with generous military pensions, they landed high-paying jobs on corporate boards, further profiting from their disingenuousness.
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A car passed, the driver's window rolled down and the man spat an epithet at two little girls wearing their hijabs: "Terrorist!" It was 2001, mere weeks after the twin towers at the World Trade Center fell, and 10-year-old Shahana Hanif... more
A car passed, the driver's window rolled down and the man spat an epithet at two little girls wearing their hijabs: "Terrorist!" It was 2001, mere weeks after the twin towers at the World Trade Center fell, and 10-year-old Shahana Hanif and her younger sister were walking to the local mosque from their Brooklyn home. Unsure, afraid, the girls ran.
Research Interests: Islamophobia, War on Terror, Post-9/11 discourse and cultural production, Racism and antiracism after September 11, 2001, Racism, Identity, Islamophobia, and 9 more11 September Attacks, US "war on terror", Global War on Terror, USA Foreign Policy, anti-Muslim racism, Islamophobia in United States, 9/11 Studies, Anti Muslim Prejudice, and US Foreign Policy in the Middle East
The global war on terror has killed nearly 1 million people globally and cost more than $8 trillion since it began two decades ago. These staggering figures come from a landmark report issued by Brown University's Costs of War Project, an... more
The global war on terror has killed nearly 1 million people globally and cost more than $8 trillion since it began two decades ago. These staggering figures come from a landmark report issued by Brown University's Costs of War Project, an ongoing research effort to document the economic and human impact of post-9/11 military operations. The report-which looks at the tolls of wars waged in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, and other regions where the U.S. is militarily engaged-is the latest in a series published by the Costs of War Project and provides the most extensive public accounting to date of the consequences of open-ended U.S. conflicts in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa, referred to today as the "forever wars."
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IN THE IMMEDIATE aftermath of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, U.S.-backed Afghan warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum’s forces murdered hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Taliban prisoners by jamming them into metal shipping containers... more
IN THE IMMEDIATE aftermath of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, U.S.-backed Afghan warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum’s forces murdered hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Taliban prisoners by jamming them into metal shipping containers and letting them suffocate. At the time, Dostum was on the CIA’s payroll and had been working with U.S. special forces to oust the Taliban from power.
The Bush administration blocked subsequent efforts to investigate the mass murder, even after the FBI interviewed witnesses among the surviving Afghans who had been moved to the U.S. prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, and after human rights officials publicly identified the mass grave site where Dostum’s forces had disposed of bodies. Later, President Barack Obama promised to investigate, and then took no action.
The Bush administration blocked subsequent efforts to investigate the mass murder, even after the FBI interviewed witnesses among the surviving Afghans who had been moved to the U.S. prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, and after human rights officials publicly identified the mass grave site where Dostum’s forces had disposed of bodies. Later, President Barack Obama promised to investigate, and then took no action.
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There may be 100 times more hate crimes in Canada than cops would have us believe. According to the government agency Statistics Canada, law enforcement across the country reported there were 1,946 hate crimes in 2019. But according to... more
There may be 100 times more hate crimes in Canada than cops would have us believe. According to the government agency Statistics Canada, law enforcement across the country reported there were 1,946 hate crimes in 2019. But according to newly released numbers by StatCan, there were 223,000 self-reported hate crimes (rounded to the nearest 1,000) over the same time period. The estimated number comes from the general survey in 2019 in which StatCan asked 22,000 Canadians if they were a victim of a hate crime. "In Canada, you're more likely to be the victim of a hate crime than be injured in a motor vehicle accident," said the Canadian Anti-Hate Network (CAHN). CANH requested and analyzed the data, publishing an article about it on Wednesday.
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The most recently released General Social Survey has found a startling disparity between the number of hate crimes reported by police and those self-reported by Canadians. According to Statistics Canada, there were an estimated 223,000... more
The most recently released General Social Survey has found a startling disparity between the number of hate crimes reported by police and those self-reported by Canadians. According to Statistics Canada, there were an estimated 223,000 self-reported hate crimes in Canada in 2019, with the highest proportion in Ontario (33%), Quebec (28%), and Alberta (14%). In the same period, law enforcement reported 1,951 hate crimes, meaning that less than 1% of perceived hate crimes in 2019 were captured in the police-reported statistics.
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Sept. 11, 2001, marked the start of a new era for Muslims in the United States. Shortly after al-Qaida terrorists attacked the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, many Muslims, as well as other Arab Americans, became the targets of anger and... more
Sept. 11, 2001, marked the start of a new era for Muslims in the United States.
Shortly after al-Qaida terrorists attacked the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, many Muslims, as well as other Arab Americans, became the targets of anger and racism.
Mosques were burned or destroyed and death threats and harassment followed many Muslims in the weeks following the attacks, according to congressional testimony from the Southern Poverty Law Center in 2011. Some victims were beaten, attacked or held at gunpoint for merely being perceived as Muslim, the organization said.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who is Muslim, reflected on 9/11 and the discrimination that followed in an interview with ABC News. "As Americans, as people who are living here, we were also attacked," she said. "This is our community, this is our country, and there were Muslims who lost their lives in those towers, who were Muslim firefighters, who lost their lives."
Shortly after al-Qaida terrorists attacked the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, many Muslims, as well as other Arab Americans, became the targets of anger and racism.
Mosques were burned or destroyed and death threats and harassment followed many Muslims in the weeks following the attacks, according to congressional testimony from the Southern Poverty Law Center in 2011. Some victims were beaten, attacked or held at gunpoint for merely being perceived as Muslim, the organization said.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who is Muslim, reflected on 9/11 and the discrimination that followed in an interview with ABC News. "As Americans, as people who are living here, we were also attacked," she said. "This is our community, this is our country, and there were Muslims who lost their lives in those towers, who were Muslim firefighters, who lost their lives."
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TheTyee.ca areed Khan's first "visceral" memory of Canada, after emigrating from Pakistan, was having his face pushed into the ground so violently by white schoolmates that it required five stitches to close the gash. He was six-years-old... more
TheTyee.ca areed Khan's first "visceral" memory of Canada, after emigrating from Pakistan, was having his face pushed into the ground so violently by white schoolmates that it required five stitches to close the gash. He was six-years-old at the time of the attack. Yazan Nasreddin left a copy of the Qur'an on his car's dashboard in the middle of a parking lot. When he returned, someone had thrown a rock through his windshield.
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Posted by Peter Beinart https://jewishcurrents.org/its-time-to-name-anti-palestinian-bigotry IN JUNE, three Republicans in the House of Representatives-Michael Waltz, Jim Banks and Claudia Tenney-introduced a resolution censuring... more
Posted by Peter Beinart
https://jewishcurrents.org/its-time-to-name-anti-palestinian-bigotry
IN JUNE, three Republicans in the House of Representatives-Michael Waltz, Jim Banks and Claudia Tenney-introduced a resolution censuring Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Presley, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for, among other things, "inciting anti-Semitic attacks across the United States." House Democrats accused their colleagues of Jew-hatred as well, just less explicitly. Rep. Ted Deutch did not mention his colleagues by name, but characterized their accusations of apartheid, and Tlaib's opposition to a Jewish state, as "[a]ttacks. .. against Jews," that "have led to antisemitism." Four more House Democrats-Josh Gottheimer, Kathy Manning, Elaine Luria, and Dean Phillips-denounced unspecified members of Congress for calling Israel an apartheid state or claiming it has committed acts of terrorism. "These statements," they alleged, "are antisemitic at their core." Such accusations have dogged Tlaib, Omar, Pressley, and Ocasio-Cortez since they entered Congress. Search for articles alleging that they are antisemitic and Google generates a seemingly endless supply. But if you search for articles suggesting that their critics are "anti-Palestinian," you'll find next to nothing. There's little indication that they've ever had to publicly respond to charges of anti-Palestinian bigotry at all.
https://jewishcurrents.org/its-time-to-name-anti-palestinian-bigotry
IN JUNE, three Republicans in the House of Representatives-Michael Waltz, Jim Banks and Claudia Tenney-introduced a resolution censuring Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Presley, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for, among other things, "inciting anti-Semitic attacks across the United States." House Democrats accused their colleagues of Jew-hatred as well, just less explicitly. Rep. Ted Deutch did not mention his colleagues by name, but characterized their accusations of apartheid, and Tlaib's opposition to a Jewish state, as "[a]ttacks. .. against Jews," that "have led to antisemitism." Four more House Democrats-Josh Gottheimer, Kathy Manning, Elaine Luria, and Dean Phillips-denounced unspecified members of Congress for calling Israel an apartheid state or claiming it has committed acts of terrorism. "These statements," they alleged, "are antisemitic at their core." Such accusations have dogged Tlaib, Omar, Pressley, and Ocasio-Cortez since they entered Congress. Search for articles alleging that they are antisemitic and Google generates a seemingly endless supply. But if you search for articles suggesting that their critics are "anti-Palestinian," you'll find next to nothing. There's little indication that they've ever had to publicly respond to charges of anti-Palestinian bigotry at all.
Research Interests: Race and Racism, Israel/Palestine, American Foreign Policy, Palestine, Palestinian Studies, and 8 moreXenophobia, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Palestinians in Israel, Palestine Gaza, USA Foreign Policy, US-Middle East Relations, Xenophobia and Racism, and Middle Eastern politics, Iranian foreign policy, Iran-US relations and the Palestine-Israel conflict
Right now in New York we had a couple of cases where police grabbed the brother and beat him unmercifully – and then charged him with assaulting them. They used the press to make it look like he’s the criminal and they’re the victim. This... more
Right now in New York we had a couple of cases where police grabbed the brother and beat him unmercifully – and then charged him with assaulting them. They used the press to make it look like he’s the criminal and they’re the victim. This is how they do it, and if you study how they do it here, then you’ll know how they do it over here. It’s the same game going all the time.
~ Malcolm X, “Educate Our People in the Science of Politics” (1965)
Malcolm X was neither the first nor the last to spot this pattern. The fact is that even the worst racists try to appropriate the cause of self-defense, since it is easier to attack from moral high ground.
The pattern is plain. In his book The Reactionary Mind, Corey Robin linked it with “what is truly bizarre about conservatism: a ruling class resting its claim to power upon its sense of victimhood.” This is a well-developed ruse. Reinhold Niebuhr, the classical moralist of US power, saw this ruse as a pillar of what he described as “the imperial supremacy of the white races in the contemporary world.” To Niebuhr’s eyes, racism was strongest where it blurred the line between “the will-to-live and the will-to-power.” Where this line blurs, the moral fervor of a fight for survival can be enlisted in support of imperial domination: “So inextricably are the two intertwined, that the one may always be used to justify the other in conscious and unconscious deception.”
This ruse is standard. In the language of the Euro–American far right, the ruse is packaged in the slogans of “white genocide” or “white replacement.” The attempted white-power putsch of January 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. was motivated by this falsified narrative of self-defense. The story, as told by the neo-Nazis of our time, is that Indigenous, African, and Asian people are preparing to do to Europeans what Europeans did to them. It follows that further white violence is necessary for white survival.
~ Malcolm X, “Educate Our People in the Science of Politics” (1965)
Malcolm X was neither the first nor the last to spot this pattern. The fact is that even the worst racists try to appropriate the cause of self-defense, since it is easier to attack from moral high ground.
The pattern is plain. In his book The Reactionary Mind, Corey Robin linked it with “what is truly bizarre about conservatism: a ruling class resting its claim to power upon its sense of victimhood.” This is a well-developed ruse. Reinhold Niebuhr, the classical moralist of US power, saw this ruse as a pillar of what he described as “the imperial supremacy of the white races in the contemporary world.” To Niebuhr’s eyes, racism was strongest where it blurred the line between “the will-to-live and the will-to-power.” Where this line blurs, the moral fervor of a fight for survival can be enlisted in support of imperial domination: “So inextricably are the two intertwined, that the one may always be used to justify the other in conscious and unconscious deception.”
This ruse is standard. In the language of the Euro–American far right, the ruse is packaged in the slogans of “white genocide” or “white replacement.” The attempted white-power putsch of January 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. was motivated by this falsified narrative of self-defense. The story, as told by the neo-Nazis of our time, is that Indigenous, African, and Asian people are preparing to do to Europeans what Europeans did to them. It follows that further white violence is necessary for white survival.
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This document is a comprehensive resource for individuals and organizations alike. Laypeople such as concerned citizens, parents, neighbors, and members of religious congregations will find tools here that empower them to challenge... more
This document is a comprehensive resource for individuals and organizations alike. Laypeople such as concerned citizens, parents, neighbors, and members of religious congregations will find tools here that empower them to challenge Islamophobia in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities. Educators; political, civic, religious or business community leaders; civic organizations; and any entity looking for guidance to fight bigotry in their ranks, organization, or wider communities can follow actionable items in this guidebook to help them dismantle Islamophobia.
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Petra Alsoofy, Outreach and Partnerships Manager, ISPU
Lida Azim, Program Manager, America Indivisible
Nina Fernando, Program Director, Shoulder to Shoulder
Erum Ikramullah, Research Project Manager, ISPU
Dr. Catherine Orsborn, Executive Director, Shoulder to Shoulder
Lindsay Schubiner, Momentum Program Director, Western States Center
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REPORT TEAM
Azka Mahmood, Report Author
Petra Alsoofy, Outreach and Partnerships Manager, ISPU
Lida Azim, Program Manager, America Indivisible
Nina Fernando, Program Director, Shoulder to Shoulder
Erum Ikramullah, Research Project Manager, ISPU
Dr. Catherine Orsborn, Executive Director, Shoulder to Shoulder
Lindsay Schubiner, Momentum Program Director, Western States Center
Meira Neggaz, Executive Director, ISPU
Dalia Mogahed, Director of Research, ISPU
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More than 14 million people, roughly half of them Jews and the other half Palestinians, live between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea under a single rule. The common perception in public, political, legal and media discourse is... more
More than 14 million people, roughly half of them Jews and the other half Palestinians, live between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea under a single rule. The common perception in public, political, legal and media discourse is that two separate regimes operate side by side in this area, separated by the Green Line. One regime, inside the borders of the sovereign State of Israel, is a permanent democracy with a population of about nine million, all Israeli citizens. The other regime, in the territories Israel took over in 1967, whose final status is supposed to be determined in future negotiations, is a temporary military occupation imposed on some five million Palestinian subjects.
Research Interests: Human Rights, Israel/Palestine, Palestine, Apartheid, Palestinian Studies, and 14 moreXenophobia, Palestine Gaza, Gaza Strip, Human Rights Violations, West Bank, Xenophobia and Racism, Israeli Occupation, Occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Israeli apartheid, Israeli Occupation of the Palestinian Territories, Israeli Occupation and Colonization, Israeli occupation of Gaza, Apartheid in Israel, and Jewish supremacy
THE IMAGE has become a familiar one: A group of young Israelis is visiting Auschwitz, many of them wrapped in the Israeli flag. They chant the Kaddish; they sing songs; together, they are a phoenix that has risen from the literal ashes of... more
THE IMAGE has become a familiar one: A group of young Israelis is visiting Auschwitz, many of them wrapped in the Israeli flag. They chant the Kaddish; they sing songs; together, they are a phoenix that has risen from the literal ashes of the millions of Jews killed by the Nazis. Their mere existence seems to be proclaiming vengeance wrought on Hitler. They are young; they are beautiful; they are noble. But in The Memory Monster-a brilliant, challenging, and uncompromising novel by the Israeli writer Yishai Sarid, recently translated from the Hebrew by Yardenne Greenspan-they are something far more sinister. In this grim portrait of an Israeli scholar who makes his living leading tours of the hell of the camps, Sarid, son of the late left-wing politician Yossi Sarid, forces us to question the complacency and moral blindness that accompanies the centrality of the Holocaust in Israeli life. It's a blindness broadly on display in Israeli Holocaust memorialization, currently epitomized in the nomination of Effi Eitam-a far-right politician and former general who advocates the expulsion of Palestinians from their lands and their exclusion from political life-to head Yad Vashem, the Israeli Holocaust memorial. Those who support the appointment, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, fail to appreciate the revolting irony of a man with these views serving as the face of an institution that memorializes the expulsion of the Jews from their homes and their exclusion from the political life of their native lands. It is this irony that courses through The Memory Monster. The nameless narrator, though based in Poland, works for Yad Vashem, and the novel takes the form of a letter to the director of the institution. He recounts his experiences as a tour guide there and in the death camps of Poland and explains his downward moral and emotional spiral, a result of living the Holocaust daily. As the narrator explains, he more or less fell into this line of work. As a graduate student, he lacked direction or any desire to exert himself in the pursuit of an academic career and wavered among many possibilities: diplomacy, Asian studies, moving to Thailand. He settled on Holocaust studies, writing a doctoral dissertation titled Unity and Distinction in German Death Camps' Methods of Actions During World War II-a study of extermination processes that prepares him to work as a Holocaust tour guide.
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Yitzhak Rabin never evolved into a peacemaker, he retained his “warrior” attitude of openly resorting to the mass killing of civilians to serve his political aims throughout his entire career. The “Liberal Zionist” crew acknowledges that... more
Yitzhak Rabin never evolved into a peacemaker, he retained his “warrior” attitude of openly resorting to the mass killing of civilians to serve his political aims throughout his entire career.
The “Liberal Zionist” crew acknowledges that Rabin had some messy things on his resume, principally the 1948 ethnic cleansing of Lydda and Ramle and his brutal response as Defense Minister to the first Intifada that killed many hundreds of protesters against the Occupation and “broke the bones” of many thousands more.
Yossi Gurvitz and Amjad Iraqi and others have thoroughly debunked the Rabin as Oslo peacemaker myth. As Alan Dershowitz recently reaffirmed, in a highly uncharacteristic display of honesty and accuracy, Rabin did not propose an actual Palestinian “state” but something “less than a state” ultimately controlled by Israel. While a genuine two-state solution of two independent states for two peoples still has moral and practical flaws in comparison to one state of equal citizens, Rabin attempted to force desperate Palestinians into something far worse: one state for Jews and another state-minus for Palestinians, both controlled by Israeli Jews.
Rabin laid the groundwork for blaming Palestinians for Israel’s refusal to end the occupation. Five years later, Ehud Barak would try the same gambit at Camp David, scripting a public relations spectacle of making the Palestinians an unacceptable offer he knew they’d refuse.
The “Liberal Zionist” crew acknowledges that Rabin had some messy things on his resume, principally the 1948 ethnic cleansing of Lydda and Ramle and his brutal response as Defense Minister to the first Intifada that killed many hundreds of protesters against the Occupation and “broke the bones” of many thousands more.
Yossi Gurvitz and Amjad Iraqi and others have thoroughly debunked the Rabin as Oslo peacemaker myth. As Alan Dershowitz recently reaffirmed, in a highly uncharacteristic display of honesty and accuracy, Rabin did not propose an actual Palestinian “state” but something “less than a state” ultimately controlled by Israel. While a genuine two-state solution of two independent states for two peoples still has moral and practical flaws in comparison to one state of equal citizens, Rabin attempted to force desperate Palestinians into something far worse: one state for Jews and another state-minus for Palestinians, both controlled by Israeli Jews.
Rabin laid the groundwork for blaming Palestinians for Israel’s refusal to end the occupation. Five years later, Ehud Barak would try the same gambit at Camp David, scripting a public relations spectacle of making the Palestinians an unacceptable offer he knew they’d refuse.
Research Interests: Middle East Studies, Israel/Palestine, Palestine, History of Palestine and Israel, Palestinian Studies, and 10 moreEthnic Cleansing, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Oslo Accords, Middle East Peace Process, Israel, Palestine, apartheid, Israeli War Crimes, Peace Talks Between Israel and Palestine, Yitzhak Rabin, Israeli apartheid, and Apartheid in Israel
Lingering racial inequality is holding back America's economy. America's failure to address wide gaps between Black and White communities has cost the economy up to $16 trillion over the past 20 years, according to an analysis published... more
Lingering racial inequality is holding back America's economy.
America's failure to address wide gaps between Black and White communities has cost the economy up to $16 trillion over the past 20 years, according to an analysis published by Citigroup this week.
The report focusing on inequities that exist in wages, education, housing and investment underscores racial tensions that are helping to fuel unrest in the United States today.
"The 400 years of enslavement of Black populations in the Americas has residual effects that persist to this day despite tomes of legislation providing equal access to various aspects of American life under the law," Citi economists wrote in a 104-page report that quotes Martin Luther King, Jr.
America's failure to address wide gaps between Black and White communities has cost the economy up to $16 trillion over the past 20 years, according to an analysis published by Citigroup this week.
The report focusing on inequities that exist in wages, education, housing and investment underscores racial tensions that are helping to fuel unrest in the United States today.
"The 400 years of enslavement of Black populations in the Americas has residual effects that persist to this day despite tomes of legislation providing equal access to various aspects of American life under the law," Citi economists wrote in a 104-page report that quotes Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The analysis in the report that follows shows that if four key racial gaps for Blacks — wages, education, housing, and investment — were closed 20 years ago, $16 trillion could have been added to the U.S. economy. And if the gaps are... more
The analysis in the report that follows shows that if four key racial gaps for Blacks — wages, education, housing, and investment — were closed 20 years ago, $16 trillion could have been added to the U.S. economy. And if the gaps are closed today, $5 trillion can be added to U.S. GDP over the next five years.
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According to Hitler’s Jewish Soldiers by Bryan Mark Rigg, thousands of full Jews and more than a hundred-thousand part Jews joined the military of the Third Reich. The stories of these men and of the psychological as well as the physical... more
According to Hitler’s Jewish Soldiers by Bryan Mark Rigg, thousands of full Jews and more than a hundred-thousand part Jews joined the military of the Third Reich. The stories of these men and of the psychological as well as the physical hazards they endured altered the book I had originally set out to write.
Some of the Jewish men who fought in Hitler’s military had been drafted. Others were patriots whose fathers, grandfathers, and uncles had served in the Imperial Army in WWI, and dutifully enlisted. One survivor described himself as a German first and a Jew second. Jewish allegiance to Germany in the early days of the Third Reich is one of the great unrequited love stories of history.
Some of the Jewish men who fought in Hitler’s military had been drafted. Others were patriots whose fathers, grandfathers, and uncles had served in the Imperial Army in WWI, and dutifully enlisted. One survivor described himself as a German first and a Jew second. Jewish allegiance to Germany in the early days of the Third Reich is one of the great unrequited love stories of history.
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Last year, I almost quit journalism. A major reason was an evolution in my perspective on the industry. My first journalism experience was at the McGill Daily as an undergraduate student. The independent paper is explicitly leftist, so my... more
Last year, I almost quit journalism. A major reason was an evolution in my perspective on the industry. My first journalism experience was at the McGill Daily as an undergraduate student. The independent paper is explicitly leftist, so my understanding of journalism was built from a progressive perspective. As such, I didn't think I had illusions about corporate media in Canada, especially as we had an antagonistic relationship with these outlets.
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It is nearly impossible to live in today’s world without having come across mention of the legendary Noam Chomsky. His work as a linguist, historian, political activist and philosopher, which spans nearly a century, has had an... more
It is nearly impossible to live in today’s world without having come across mention of the legendary Noam Chomsky. His work as a linguist, historian, political activist and philosopher, which spans nearly a century, has had an immeasurable impact on contemporary world views. Not only have his more than a hundred books become the basis for a vast milieu of modern thought, but he himself has become a widely admired public figure whose thoughtful take on current events is as crucial as ever in our increasingly hostile, chaotic sociopolitical climate.
While he and Robert Scheer, the renowned left-wing thinker and Truthdig’s award-winning editor in chief, are both well known in progressive circles for their lifelong work challenging systems of oppression and false narratives about American exceptionalism, until now, the two had never had a public conversation. In a remarkable two-part interview, Chomsky and Scheer meet to discuss topics ranging from the type of dystopian future we face to the unfortunate, brutal success of the U.S. empire.
While he and Robert Scheer, the renowned left-wing thinker and Truthdig’s award-winning editor in chief, are both well known in progressive circles for their lifelong work challenging systems of oppression and false narratives about American exceptionalism, until now, the two had never had a public conversation. In a remarkable two-part interview, Chomsky and Scheer meet to discuss topics ranging from the type of dystopian future we face to the unfortunate, brutal success of the U.S. empire.
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Anti-Muslim sentiment appears to be the main motivation for those who support a ban on religious symbols, a new poll has found. The poll of 1,212 Quebecers, conducted May 3-7, found 63 per cent of Quebecers supported a ban on religious... more
Anti-Muslim sentiment appears to be the main motivation for those who support a ban on religious symbols, a new poll has found.
The poll of 1,212 Quebecers, conducted May 3-7, found 63 per cent of Quebecers supported a ban on religious symbols for judges, police officers and prison guards, and 59 per cent were in favour of a similar ban for teachers. This was true for all age categories except for 18-24 year olds, who were against such a ban.
The poll of 1,212 Quebecers, conducted May 3-7, found 63 per cent of Quebecers supported a ban on religious symbols for judges, police officers and prison guards, and 59 per cent were in favour of a similar ban for teachers. This was true for all age categories except for 18-24 year olds, who were against such a ban.
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Publication: New Yorker Date: March 5, 2019 Author: Eliza Griswold The fascist BJP Party of populist Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has legitimized and enabled India’s militant Hindu fascist groups, and turned a blind eye when... more
Publication: New Yorker
Date: March 5, 2019
Author: Eliza Griswold
The fascist BJP Party of populist Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has legitimized and enabled India’s militant Hindu fascist groups, and turned a blind eye when members of these groups (who support Modi) commit violent and deadly attacks against against religious minorities, with Indian Muslims being the main target of these attacks. Persecution, murder and lynching of people who belong to minority faith communities have been happening for years. But since the election of Modi the murder of Muslims for perceived slights to Hindus or the Hindu faith have multiplied, and Modi's government has ignored these crimes.
Date: March 5, 2019
Author: Eliza Griswold
The fascist BJP Party of populist Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has legitimized and enabled India’s militant Hindu fascist groups, and turned a blind eye when members of these groups (who support Modi) commit violent and deadly attacks against against religious minorities, with Indian Muslims being the main target of these attacks. Persecution, murder and lynching of people who belong to minority faith communities have been happening for years. But since the election of Modi the murder of Muslims for perceived slights to Hindus or the Hindu faith have multiplied, and Modi's government has ignored these crimes.
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Authors / Contributors: Jimmy Carter (Former President of the US), Houda Abadi, Heidi Beirich, Rabab Ibrahim Abdulhadi, Saïd Bouamama, Khaled A. Beydoun, Manar Waheed, Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Marwan Muhammad, Deepa Kumar, Hatem Bazian,... more
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Jimmy Carter (Former President of the US), Houda Abadi, Heidi Beirich, Rabab Ibrahim Abdulhadi, Saïd Bouamama, Khaled A. Beydoun, Manar Waheed, Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Marwan Muhammad, Deepa Kumar, Hatem Bazian, Dr. Sahar Khamis, Chip Berlet, Dodik Ariyanto, Tania Saeed, Amina Easat-Daas, Debbie Almontaser, Arno Michaelis, Soumaya Khalifa, Youssef Chihab, Imam Hatem Achikhan, Ambassador (ret.) Ebrahim Rasool,
Hate crimes in the United States against Muslims or people who look as if they may be Muslim are at an all-time high. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, from 2015 to 2016 the number of anti-Muslim hate groups in the U.S. grew 197 percent and anti-Muslim hate crimes surged 67 percent. From January to July 2017, there were 63 attacks on mosques.'
In June 2017, Nabra Hassanen, a 17-year-old Virginia girl walking back to her community mosque after visiting IHOP with her friends, was attacked and killed. The month prior, two men on the commuter train in Portland, Oregon, were stabbed and killed after trying to defend two young women in Muslim garb who were being harassed. Unfortunately, the list goes on much longer.
Since 9/11, Islam has been unfairly demonized and Muslims stigmatized. Muslim youths in the West have grown up scrutinized, shamed, and bullied because of their religion. During the 2016 U.S. electoral campaign, Islamophobic rhetoric was an accepted form of bigotry used to spread fear and garner votes. Anti-Muslim bigotry in the United States draws upon a significant network of funding. The surge in anti-Muslim violence came amid a year marked both by Daesh (aka ISIS) atrocities and by slamophobic political rhetoric. Yet the most numerous victims of Daesh have been Muslims. Muslims are thus beset by both the hijacking of their religion by groups such as Daesh and the rise of Islamophobia.
Islamophobia is more than harsh talk; it is a systemic and institutional form of racism. It is the silencing of Muslim voices. It is selective condemnation. It is the constant not-so-random stops at airport checkpoints. It is the recently renewed travel ban. It is FBI surveillance and policing of the Muslim community. It is when merely speaking Arabic is mistaken for an extremist threat. It is asking Muslims to apologize for crimes they did not commit. It is calling for a Muslim registry. It is a politician assuring worried voters that former President Obama is not a Muslim but is in fact “a very nice man” — as if the two were mutually exclusive.
Islamophobia is not a Muslim problem, but an affront to our common humanity. It is a fundamental violation of human rights and human dignity. It is deeply interconnected with racism, xenophobia, and other forms of dehumanization, often serving those who seek to maintain prevailing power structures. Responding to Islamophobia is vital and a moral responsibility for policymakers, civil rights advocates across religious, racial, and ethnic lines, and interfaith movements and organizations.
Jimmy Carter (Former President of the US), Houda Abadi, Heidi Beirich, Rabab Ibrahim Abdulhadi, Saïd Bouamama, Khaled A. Beydoun, Manar Waheed, Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Marwan Muhammad, Deepa Kumar, Hatem Bazian, Dr. Sahar Khamis, Chip Berlet, Dodik Ariyanto, Tania Saeed, Amina Easat-Daas, Debbie Almontaser, Arno Michaelis, Soumaya Khalifa, Youssef Chihab, Imam Hatem Achikhan, Ambassador (ret.) Ebrahim Rasool,
Hate crimes in the United States against Muslims or people who look as if they may be Muslim are at an all-time high. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, from 2015 to 2016 the number of anti-Muslim hate groups in the U.S. grew 197 percent and anti-Muslim hate crimes surged 67 percent. From January to July 2017, there were 63 attacks on mosques.'
In June 2017, Nabra Hassanen, a 17-year-old Virginia girl walking back to her community mosque after visiting IHOP with her friends, was attacked and killed. The month prior, two men on the commuter train in Portland, Oregon, were stabbed and killed after trying to defend two young women in Muslim garb who were being harassed. Unfortunately, the list goes on much longer.
Since 9/11, Islam has been unfairly demonized and Muslims stigmatized. Muslim youths in the West have grown up scrutinized, shamed, and bullied because of their religion. During the 2016 U.S. electoral campaign, Islamophobic rhetoric was an accepted form of bigotry used to spread fear and garner votes. Anti-Muslim bigotry in the United States draws upon a significant network of funding. The surge in anti-Muslim violence came amid a year marked both by Daesh (aka ISIS) atrocities and by slamophobic political rhetoric. Yet the most numerous victims of Daesh have been Muslims. Muslims are thus beset by both the hijacking of their religion by groups such as Daesh and the rise of Islamophobia.
Islamophobia is more than harsh talk; it is a systemic and institutional form of racism. It is the silencing of Muslim voices. It is selective condemnation. It is the constant not-so-random stops at airport checkpoints. It is the recently renewed travel ban. It is FBI surveillance and policing of the Muslim community. It is when merely speaking Arabic is mistaken for an extremist threat. It is asking Muslims to apologize for crimes they did not commit. It is calling for a Muslim registry. It is a politician assuring worried voters that former President Obama is not a Muslim but is in fact “a very nice man” — as if the two were mutually exclusive.
Islamophobia is not a Muslim problem, but an affront to our common humanity. It is a fundamental violation of human rights and human dignity. It is deeply interconnected with racism, xenophobia, and other forms of dehumanization, often serving those who seek to maintain prevailing power structures. Responding to Islamophobia is vital and a moral responsibility for policymakers, civil rights advocates across religious, racial, and ethnic lines, and interfaith movements and organizations.
Research Interests: American Politics, Human Rights, Hate Crimes, Racism, White Supremacy, and 15 moreIslamophobia, Hate Studies, Right-Wing Extremism, 11 September Attacks, Islamophobia and Media, Right-wing Populism in the United States, US politics, anti-Muslim racism, Islamophobia in United States, 9/11 Studies, Xenophobia and Racism, Islamophobia In Europe, Media Portrayal of Islam, Media Bias Against Islam, and Media Portrayal of Muslims
Nathan Lean takes us through the disturbing world of conservative bloggers, right wing talk show hosts, evangelical religious leaders, and politicians—all united in a quest to revive post-9/11 xenophobia and convince their compatriots... more
Nathan Lean takes us through the disturbing world of conservative bloggers, right wing talk show hosts, evangelical religious leaders, and politicians—all united in a quest to revive post-9/11 xenophobia and convince their compatriots that Islam is the enemy.
The book uncovers modern scare tactics, reveals each groups’ true motives, and exposes the ideologies that drive their propaganda machine.
Situating Islamaphobia within a long history of national and international fears, The Islamophobia Industry challenges the illogical narrative of hate that has dominated discussions about Muslims and Islam for too long.
The book uncovers modern scare tactics, reveals each groups’ true motives, and exposes the ideologies that drive their propaganda machine.
Situating Islamaphobia within a long history of national and international fears, The Islamophobia Industry challenges the illogical narrative of hate that has dominated discussions about Muslims and Islam for too long.
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Research Interests: Hate Speech, Hate Crimes, Islamophobia, Racism, Identity, Islamophobia, Media Coverage of Muslims, and 15 moreHate crime, Islamophobia and Media, US politics, Religous Hate Speech, Freedom of Speech Vs Hate Speech, Bigotry In the US, Racism In the US, Anti-Muslim Bigotry, Muslims In the Media, Donald Trump, Injustice and Racism In the US, 2016 US Presidential Elections, American bigotry, Bigotry against Muslims, and Muslims in the US
In the grim days following the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, news commentator and retired Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Peters appeared on Fox News, saying: " Not all Muslims are terrorists, but virtually all terrorists are Muslim. "... more
In the grim days following the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, news commentator and retired Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Peters appeared on Fox News, saying: " Not all Muslims are terrorists, but virtually all terrorists are Muslim. " Peters's statement represents the sort of venomous rhetoric that has emerged all too often this election. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has put an immigration ban on Muslims at the core of his nativist pitch to voters, alleging that American Muslims and mosques are knowingly harboring terrorists. While many Americans, including President Obama, have spoken out against Trump's characterization of American Muslims as terrorists, there has been little opposition to the premise that all terrorists are Muslims. The prevalence of Islamophobia has been coupled with a selective definition of terror under US law, contributing to the belief that all terrorists are Muslims and hence that all Muslims be viewed with suspicion, justifiably hated, excoriated, and even banned. At the same time, amplification by social media reinforces hostile political rhetoric, making legislative reform that protects Muslims as effectively as the rest of the population more difficult. This paper dissects the premise that terror is a particularly Muslim problem and analyzes the key role that social media is playing in this issue. The paper begins with a quantitative snapshot of both anti-Muslim and anti-Islamophobic Google searches and statements made on social media. It then moves to a qualitative analysis of the low rates of reporting and prosecution of hate crimes against Muslims, paying particular attention to differing standards of proof required for these prosecutions. The second section looks at terror prosecutions of Muslims, noting how speech—and especially online speech— is treated very differently by courts when it involves Muslim American defendants and the mere possibility of terror connections. In paying particular attention to prosecutions under the Material Support for Terrorism Statute, we note how concerns raised in the prosecutorial context of hate crimes (such as requirements of intent and purposefulness) are summarily discarded when they arise in relation to terrorism cases. The analysis reveals a deep double standard between the identification and conviction of domestic and foreign terrorism. Under US law as it exists today, there is no provision criminalizing the material support of a domestic terror organization. This means that statements made by white supremacist groups that incite violence against minorities are provided First Amendment protection and cannot be prosecuted without meeting a very high standard of proof. The consequence is that hate speech against Muslims is not simply tolerated and largely unpunished, but normalized into a valid political position. Second, there is no legislation criminalizing material support for domestic terrorism, or even actual acts of domestic terrorism. What has no legal reality in turn has no moral or social reality. The statement that " all terrorists are Muslim " is created and affirmed in America by the language of statutes that recognize only " foreign " organizations as the sources of terrorist acts. Hate speech against Muslims is not simply tolerated and largely unpunished, but normalized into a valid political position.
Research Interests: Terrorism, American Muslims, American Presidential Elections, Reporting of islam in the Media, Terrorism and media, and 30 moreRacism, Identity, Islamophobia, anti-Muslim prejudice, Islamophobia and Media, Framing of Islam and Arabs in the west, Muslims in the West, Islam in the West, Terrorism and Media social responsibility, Media and terrorism, US politics, anti-Muslim racism, Islam in West After 9/11, US elections, Islam in American media, 9/11 Studies, Islam in the Media, Representations of Muslims, Anti Muslim Prejudice, Islam In the Western Media, Anti-islam In the Media, Donald Trump, Islam and US Muslims: How US Muslims are Responding to the Violent Extremist Groups in West Asian and Africa, Representation of Muslims after 9/11, 2016 US Presidential Elections, Muslims in the United States After 9/11, American bigotry, Bigotry against Muslims, Islamophobia in the US, US Presidential Politics, US Presidential Elections, and 2016 US Election
The North Florida Survival Group teaches "patriots" of all ages to handle weapons and survive in the wild. Its goal is to defend "our Constitution against all enemy threats." They and untold thousands like them are the extremists who... more
The North Florida Survival Group teaches "patriots" of all ages to handle weapons and survive in the wild. Its goal is to defend "our Constitution against all enemy threats."
They and untold thousands like them are the extremists who hide among us, the right-wing militants who, since 2002, have killed more people in the United States than jihadis have. In that time, according to New America, a Washington think tank, Islamists launched nine attacks that murdered 45, while the right-wing extremists struck 18 times, leaving 48 dead. These Americans thrive on hate and conspiracy theories, many fed to them by politicians and commentators who blithely blather about government concentration camps and impending martial law and plans to seize guns and other dystopian gibberish, apparently unaware there are people listening who don’t know it’s all lies. These extremists turn to violence—against minorities, non-Christians, abortion providers, government officials—in what they believe is a fight to save America. And that potential for violence is escalating every day.
They and untold thousands like them are the extremists who hide among us, the right-wing militants who, since 2002, have killed more people in the United States than jihadis have. In that time, according to New America, a Washington think tank, Islamists launched nine attacks that murdered 45, while the right-wing extremists struck 18 times, leaving 48 dead. These Americans thrive on hate and conspiracy theories, many fed to them by politicians and commentators who blithely blather about government concentration camps and impending martial law and plans to seize guns and other dystopian gibberish, apparently unaware there are people listening who don’t know it’s all lies. These extremists turn to violence—against minorities, non-Christians, abortion providers, government officials—in what they believe is a fight to save America. And that potential for violence is escalating every day.
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While the vast majority of films both in cinema and television celebrate the British Empire and promote nationalism without any historical balance, a handful of films opt to reveal the very ugly face of Imperialism. We have dug them out... more
While the vast majority of films both in cinema and television celebrate the British Empire and promote nationalism without any historical balance, a handful of films opt to reveal the very ugly face of Imperialism. We have dug them out for you!
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On a Thursday night, terrorists blew themselves up in the streets of Beirut. The next day, coordinated terrorist attacks in des rues of Paris. The same perpetrators targeted Muslims and Christians in the two different capitals. Just a... more
On a Thursday night, terrorists blew themselves up in the streets of Beirut. The next day, coordinated terrorist attacks in des rues of Paris. The same perpetrators targeted Muslims and Christians in the two different capitals. Just a month ago, it was a moving scene watching European women and men holding signs welcoming refugees arriving at train stations. Thus, the horrific attacks would become even more appalling if there was any truth to the news these terrorists might have hid among refugees to reach France. Especially since refugees found better reception in Europe than anywhere else, including many of the Arab and Muslim countries. And for these terrorists to exploit that hospitality is neither Arab nor a Muslim value. There could be no rationalisation to the terrorist attacks in Paris or the atrocious murders in Beirut, Baghdad, Damascus or Nigeria. Putting aside our virtuous indignation, however, we mustn't forget the so-called Islamic State (IS) was the illegitimate child of George Bush's " birth pangs of democracy. " The misguided US-led Western interventionist policies created the environment that gave birth to the refugees and terrorists.
Paris attacks 2015
Beirut attack 2015
ISIS
Terrorism
George W. Bush
Iraq War
Syrian Civil War
Syria
Iraq
Zionism
Israel
War crimes
State terrorism
Paris attacks 2015
Beirut attack 2015
ISIS
Terrorism
George W. Bush
Iraq War
Syrian Civil War
Syria
Iraq
Zionism
Israel
War crimes
State terrorism
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The sole author of this article is William Blum. It is provided for research purposes only. I Fareed Khan make no claim to authorship or ownership of this article. Unfortunately the Academia.edu website automatically adds the name of... more
The sole author of this article is William Blum. It is provided for research purposes only.
I Fareed Khan make no claim to authorship or ownership of this article. Unfortunately the Academia.edu website automatically adds the name of the person posting articles as the author.
This article is the copyrighted work of William Blum. All rights reserved.
I Fareed Khan make no claim to authorship or ownership of this article. Unfortunately the Academia.edu website automatically adds the name of the person posting articles as the author.
This article is the copyrighted work of William Blum. All rights reserved.
Research Interests: U.S. Foreign Policy, Al Qaeda, al-Qaeda, American empire, Islamic State, and 12 moreAfghanistan War, US Imperialism, Syrian Civil War, Neo-Fascism In the US, US War Crimes, US Empire, US Foreign Policy in the Middle East, US militarism, American war crimes, American wars, New gilded age, and US exceptionalism
The pundits in the West blaming Islam for the rise of extremism are projecting their own countries’ crimes onto the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims. The kinds of people who blame Islam and Muslims for the spread of extremism are the kinds of... more
The pundits in the West blaming Islam for the rise of extremism are projecting their own countries’ crimes onto the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims.
The kinds of people who blame Islam and Muslims for the spread of extremism are the kinds of people who have utmost faith in Western empire. Even if they admit that it “sometimes” engages in problematic behavior, they, deep-down, believe Western empire to be fundamentally rooted in good will, in humanitarianism, in progress, in the proselytizing of civilization.
This is the same logic that justified genocidal European colonialism, Western expansionism and Manifest Destiny, and the White Man’s Burden. And it is this same logic that promotes militarist policies and anti-Muslim and antirefugee bigotries in response to Islamist militants’ attacks — only serving to further fuel the fire of extremism.
The kinds of people who blame Islam and Muslims for the spread of extremism are the kinds of people who have utmost faith in Western empire. Even if they admit that it “sometimes” engages in problematic behavior, they, deep-down, believe Western empire to be fundamentally rooted in good will, in humanitarianism, in progress, in the proselytizing of civilization.
This is the same logic that justified genocidal European colonialism, Western expansionism and Manifest Destiny, and the White Man’s Burden. And it is this same logic that promotes militarist policies and anti-Muslim and antirefugee bigotries in response to Islamist militants’ attacks — only serving to further fuel the fire of extremism.
Research Interests: Terrorism, Racism, Identity, Islamophobia, anti-Muslim prejudice, Framing of Islam and Arabs in the west, Islam in the West, and 14 moreUS Interests in South Asia in Post 9/11 Era: Effects on Pakistan, anti-Muslim racism, US Imperialism, Islam in West After 9/11, Western Imperialism, 9/11 Studies, Anti Muslim Prejudice, US Cold War Strategy, Anti-Muslim Bigotry, US Foreign Policy in the Middle East, US Foreign Policy towards the Middle East, Representation of Muslims after 9/11, Bigotry against Muslims, and Islamophobia in the US
© Fareed Khan. All rights reserved. All articles and postings in this section (Blogs & Op-eds) are copyrighted materials and authored by me, Fareed Khan (and occasionally with a co-author). They are posted here for information and... more
© Fareed Khan. All rights reserved.
All articles and postings in this section (Blogs & Op-eds) are copyrighted materials and authored by me, Fareed Khan (and occasionally with a co-author). They are posted here for information and research purposes only.
All documents posted here are in chronological order with the most recent posted at the top.
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Please note that claiming other people's research, writing or intellectual property constitutes plagiarism and breach of copyright. Plagiarism is punishable through academic sanctions or suspension at universities and colleges. Breach or infringement of copyright is punishable under the legislation of all countries party to the World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty, details of which can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parties_to_international_copyright_agreements.
All articles and postings in this section (Blogs & Op-eds) are copyrighted materials and authored by me, Fareed Khan (and occasionally with a co-author). They are posted here for information and research purposes only.
All documents posted here are in chronological order with the most recent posted at the top.
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Please note that claiming other people's research, writing or intellectual property constitutes plagiarism and breach of copyright. Plagiarism is punishable through academic sanctions or suspension at universities and colleges. Breach or infringement of copyright is punishable under the legislation of all countries party to the World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty, details of which can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parties_to_international_copyright_agreements.
As Canadian Muslims watch this country's leaders utter platitudes about helping Palestinians in Gaza, issue statements of support for a genocidal regime that is killing children, destroying mosques and churches, and desecrating... more
As Canadian Muslims watch this country's leaders utter platitudes about helping Palestinians in Gaza, issue statements of support for a genocidal regime that is killing children, destroying mosques and churches, and desecrating Palestinian cemeteries, they see that there is a racial hierarchy in this country, and that the concerns of Muslims and Palestinians ranks low on the agendas of Canada's predominantly white political leaders.
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The decision about Quebec's secularism law should scare all Canadians about human rights protections in this country. It is very likely to be referred to the Supreme Court of Canada for a final ruling, and if they agree with the Quebec... more
The decision about Quebec's secularism law should scare all Canadians about human rights protections in this country. It is very likely to be referred to the Supreme Court of Canada for a final ruling, and if they agree with the Quebec Appeals Court that the Quebec law is constitutional it would mean that the concept of human rights in this country will become meaningless.
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On January 29th Muslim communities across Canada marked the seventh anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque shooting where six men were murdered by a white supremacist in an act of hate, and the National Day of Action Against Islamophobia.... more
On January 29th Muslim communities across Canada marked the seventh anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque shooting where six men were murdered by a white supremacist in an act of hate, and the National Day of Action Against Islamophobia. However, despite the significance of this day and what it symbolizes – standing against anti-Muslim hate and remembering victims of a deadly attack – Canadian Muslims are also having to contend with the deeply troubling situation of politicians and governments in this country enabling hate against Muslims. This is the result of feelings of betrayal in the community about the unwillingness of the Canadian government to live up to promises made to take aggressive action to fight Islamophobia, and due to the government’s responses and actions since October relating to the genocide being committed by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza.
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2024/01/canadas-political-leaders-are-enabling.html
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2024/01/canadas-political-leaders-are-enabling.html
Research Interests: Middle East Studies, Human Rights, Genocide Studies, Israel/Palestine, Palestine, and 10 moreHistory of Palestine and Israel, Genocide, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Palestine Gaza, Gaza Strip, Israeli apartheid, Fareed Khan, Israeli Occupation and Colonization, and Canadians United Against Hate
It is evident from statements by Israeli leaders and the US, which has been running interference for Israel at the UN to prevent a real ceasefire, that the people of Gaza will be subjected to horrors by Israel for months. In the face of... more
It is evident from statements by Israeli leaders and the US, which has been running interference for Israel at the UN to prevent a real ceasefire, that the people of Gaza will be subjected to horrors by Israel for months. In the face of this Canadians must continue pressuring our politicians to find their humanity, which they seem to have lost over the past three months.
As the Christmas holiday season concludes and we begin a new year many Canadians have been feeling anything but festive, with many calling for "no Christmas as usual". It's hard to be cheery and celebrate when the news has been showing us destroyed hospitals, mosques, churches, and the bodies of dead children – horrific atrocities being committed by the Israeli military against Palestinians for almost three months.
From Bethlehem to San Diego - Saturday December 23, 2023 Balboa Park Rally, March, Bridge Closure & Banner Drop for Palestine.
In general, 2023 has been a very difficult year for Canadians when it comes to issues of hate and human rights. There has been an overall rise in hate crimes this year, with an explosion in hate directed at members of the LGBTQ2+ community, and a significant increase in reported hate crimes directed at Palestinians, Arabs, Muslims, and Jews in response to Israel's military assault on Gaza since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel.
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2023/12/2023-is-year-when-canada-and-other.html
As the Christmas holiday season concludes and we begin a new year many Canadians have been feeling anything but festive, with many calling for "no Christmas as usual". It's hard to be cheery and celebrate when the news has been showing us destroyed hospitals, mosques, churches, and the bodies of dead children – horrific atrocities being committed by the Israeli military against Palestinians for almost three months.
From Bethlehem to San Diego - Saturday December 23, 2023 Balboa Park Rally, March, Bridge Closure & Banner Drop for Palestine.
In general, 2023 has been a very difficult year for Canadians when it comes to issues of hate and human rights. There has been an overall rise in hate crimes this year, with an explosion in hate directed at members of the LGBTQ2+ community, and a significant increase in reported hate crimes directed at Palestinians, Arabs, Muslims, and Jews in response to Israel's military assault on Gaza since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel.
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2023/12/2023-is-year-when-canada-and-other.html
Research Interests: Middle East Studies, Human Rights, Genocide Studies, Israel/Palestine, Palestine, and 10 moreHistory of Palestine and Israel, Genocide, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Palestine Gaza, Gaza Strip, Israeli apartheid, Fareed Khan, Israeli Occupation and Colonization, and Canadians United Against Hate
The genocidal intent of Israeli leaders towards Palestinians was made clear when Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech on October 28th where he invoked a passage from the Old Testament which says: "Now go and smite the... more
The genocidal intent of Israeli leaders towards Palestinians was made clear when Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech on October 28th where he invoked a passage from the Old Testament which says: "Now go and smite the Amalekites, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass."
Research Interests: Middle East Studies, Human Rights, Genocide Studies, Israel/Palestine, Palestine, and 10 moreHistory of Palestine and Israel, Genocide, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Palestine Gaza, Gaza Strip, Israeli apartheid, Fareed Khan, Israeli Occupation and Colonization, and Canadians United Against Hate
The response of Canadian political leaders of all stripes to the untold suffering and misery being inflicted on Palestinians in Gaza by Israel over the past two months has shown that there is a deep-seated racism against the Palestinian... more
The response of Canadian political leaders of all stripes to the untold suffering and misery being inflicted on Palestinians in Gaza by Israel over the past two months has shown that there is a deep-seated racism against the Palestinian people in Canada's political class, and a level of inhumanity towards them that is repulsive.
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What is happening now to Palestinians is no different than what happened to Jews in 1930s Nazi Germany. Back then the West turned a blind eye to Germany's criminal violence, today they are doing the same with Israel.... more
What is happening now to Palestinians is no different than what happened to Jews in 1930s Nazi Germany. Back then the West turned a blind eye to Germany's criminal violence, today they are doing the same with Israel.
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2023/11/palestinians-are-most-persecuted-people.html
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2023/11/palestinians-are-most-persecuted-people.html
Research Interests: Middle East Studies, Human Rights, Genocide Studies, Israel/Palestine, Palestine, and 10 moreHistory of Palestine and Israel, Genocide, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Palestine Gaza, Gaza Strip, Israeli apartheid, Fareed Khan, Israeli Occupation and Colonization, and Canadians United Against Hate
How is it that in the second decade of the 21st Century Canadians are protesting the rights of those who are LGBTQ2, trying to push back those hard won rights, and trying to erase the visibility of people who are transgender from the... more
How is it that in the second decade of the 21st Century Canadians are protesting the rights of those who are LGBTQ2, trying to push back those hard won rights, and trying to erase the visibility of people who are transgender from the public sphere and from schools in particular? Did we not already deal with the fight for equal rights for those who are LGBTQ2 in the 1990s and then revisit and win similar battles in the 2000s when it came to equality of marriage?
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-fundamental-rights-of-people-who.html
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-fundamental-rights-of-people-who.html
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Politicians, as well as many Canadians, want to put the pandemic behind them. But the pandemic is a crisis that affected all aspects of society, and its legacy continues to affect us.
Research Interests: Canadian Politics, Public Health, Health Care Management, Public Inquiries, Canadian Public Health Care Supply Chain Strategies, and 9 moreHealth Care Supply Chain Management, Pandemic, Health Canada, Fareed Khan, Covid-19, SARS-CoV2/COVID-19:, Pandemic Coronavirus COVID19, COVID-19 PANDEMIC, and Economic effects of COVID-19
53,000+ Canadian Covid deaths is only one reason why a national public inquiry into governments' pandemic response is needed Canadians deserve answers about how this unprecedented national emergency was handled by all levels of... more
53,000+ Canadian Covid deaths is only one reason why a national public inquiry into governments' pandemic response is needed Canadians deserve answers about how this unprecedented national emergency was handled by all levels of government. This can only be achieved by holding a transparent, independent, and impartial public inquiry examining all aspects of the federal and provincial governments' pandemic response.
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Hate crimes have increased consistently year after year for more than a decade with numerous violent and deadly xenophobic attacks. .. Today it is members of the LGBTQ2+ community particularly those who are transgender, who are the... more
Hate crimes have increased consistently year after year for more than a decade with numerous violent and deadly xenophobic attacks. .. Today it is members of the LGBTQ2+ community particularly those who are transgender, who are the targets of hate-motivated narratives and violence.
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According to data from a 2019 study by the Canadian Anti-Hate Network Canadians are more likely to be victims of hate crimes than be involved in a car accident. By Fareed Khan Tuesday, June 27, 2023... more
According to data from a 2019 study by the Canadian Anti-Hate Network Canadians are more likely to be victims of hate crimes than be involved in a car accident. By Fareed Khan Tuesday, June 27, 2023 http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2023/06/explosion-in-anti-lgbtq2-hate-poses.html As Canadians approach the end of Pride Month and activities wind down a new wave of hate is crashing on this country's shores and it is directed at the LGBTQ2 community.
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2023/06/explosion-in-anti-lgbtq2-hate-poses.html
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On the second anniversary of hate-motivated murder of Muslims in London, Ontario governments' efforts to fight all forms of hate are woefully inadequate "There have been ample opportunities for federal leaders to go beyond political spin... more
On the second anniversary of hate-motivated murder of Muslims in London, Ontario governments' efforts to fight all forms of hate are woefully inadequate "There have been ample opportunities for federal leaders to go beyond political spin about fighting hate and racism in favour of meaningful and decisive actions over the past several years as hate crime numbers have continued to increase." Tuesday, June 06, 2023 By Fareed Khan http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2023/06/on-second-anniversary-of-hate-motivated.html Two years ago, on June 6, 2021, Canadians were shocked to hear of another deadly act of hate targeting Muslims, when a white supremacist drove a pickup truck into five members of a Muslim family while they were out for a walk in London, Ontario. The hate-motivated crime resulted in the deaths of Yumna Afzaal (age 15), Madiha Salman (age 44), Talat Afzaal (age 74) and Salman Afzaal (age 46). Nine-year-old Fayez Afzaal, who was seriously injured in the attack, was left orphaned as a result of the hate crime.
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Updated July 16, 2023 Despite increased awareness about the extent of Islamophobia in Canada Muslim advocacy organizations and anti-racism groups have called for a broader discussion about efforts to combat this insidious form of... more
Updated July 16, 2023
Despite increased awareness about the extent of Islamophobia in Canada Muslim advocacy organizations and anti-racism groups have called for a broader discussion about efforts to combat this insidious form of bigotry, not only in Canadian society but also in the way that Canada conducts its foreign policy.
For Muslims in North America the very real risk of violent Islamophobia means that some will only pray at a mosque if it has a security system – surveillance cameras, key card access, and metal detectors – because it is the only way they feel safe worshipping. For those Muslims who wear religious attire as part of their identity, like the hijab (worn by some Muslim women), the fear of physical violence or verbal harassment is a daily part of their life. Certainly Black Muslim women in Alberta know this only too well given the multiple attacks against them over the past few years in that province.
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2023/03/as-islamophobia-increases-around-world.html
Despite increased awareness about the extent of Islamophobia in Canada Muslim advocacy organizations and anti-racism groups have called for a broader discussion about efforts to combat this insidious form of bigotry, not only in Canadian society but also in the way that Canada conducts its foreign policy.
For Muslims in North America the very real risk of violent Islamophobia means that some will only pray at a mosque if it has a security system – surveillance cameras, key card access, and metal detectors – because it is the only way they feel safe worshipping. For those Muslims who wear religious attire as part of their identity, like the hijab (worn by some Muslim women), the fear of physical violence or verbal harassment is a daily part of their life. Certainly Black Muslim women in Alberta know this only too well given the multiple attacks against them over the past few years in that province.
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2023/03/as-islamophobia-increases-around-world.html
Research Interests: Human Rights, Genocide Studies, Racism, Canadian Politics, Islamophobia, and 12 moreCrimes Against Humanity, Uyghurs, Indian Muslims, Palestinian Studies, Hate Studies, Canadian Foreign Policy, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Racism, Identity, Islamophobia, Right Wing Extremism, Nationalism and Fascism in Past and Present, Rohingya Muslims, and Fareed Khan
Canada is guilty of a lack of concerted action against states committing gross human rights violations, enabling anti-Muslim hate to grow, including when there is a nexus in Canada. Islamophobia persists, often state-sponsored or, as... more
Canada is guilty of a lack of concerted action against states committing gross human rights violations, enabling anti-Muslim hate to grow, including when there is a nexus in Canada.
Islamophobia persists, often state-sponsored or, as described by researchers at Georgetown University’s Bridge Initiative, “accepted and even applauded among mainstream media and elected officials,” including in Canada. It should come as no surprise, then, that a recent study by Angus Reid indicated that 39 per cent of Canadians outside of Quebec hold an unfavourable view of Islam, but in Quebec, that number exceeds 52 per cent.
Islamophobia persists, often state-sponsored or, as described by researchers at Georgetown University’s Bridge Initiative, “accepted and even applauded among mainstream media and elected officials,” including in Canada. It should come as no surprise, then, that a recent study by Angus Reid indicated that 39 per cent of Canadians outside of Quebec hold an unfavourable view of Islam, but in Quebec, that number exceeds 52 per cent.
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In an open letter issued today the activist group Canadians United Against Hate / Canadiens Unis Contre la Haine (CUAH/CUCH) is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and their caucus members to visibly and... more
In an open letter issued today the activist group Canadians United Against Hate / Canadiens Unis Contre la Haine (CUAH/CUCH) is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and their caucus members to visibly and vocally support Amira Elghawaby in her new role as Canada's Special Representative to Combat Islamophobia, and to "defend her from the political attacks to which she is being subjected for speaking the truth about Islamophobia in Quebec."
The letter also says that the political attacks against Amira Elghawaby by the Quebec government, Quebec provincial legislators, the leader of the Bloc Quebecois, and the leader of the Conservative Party makes abundantly clear to Canadians how deeply rooted Islamophobia is in Canada, in Quebec in particular, and at the highest levels of the Canadian political establishment."
The letter also says that the political attacks against Amira Elghawaby by the Quebec government, Quebec provincial legislators, the leader of the Bloc Quebecois, and the leader of the Conservative Party makes abundantly clear to Canadians how deeply rooted Islamophobia is in Canada, in Quebec in particular, and at the highest levels of the Canadian political establishment."
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federal-party-leaders-receive.html As 2022 comes to an end Canadians United Against Hate (CUAH) issued its annual year-end "report card" evaluating the leaders of Canada's four major federal political parties on their actions and policies... more
federal-party-leaders-receive.html As 2022 comes to an end Canadians United Against Hate (CUAH) issued its annual year-end "report card" evaluating the leaders of Canada's four major federal political parties on their actions and policies in 2022 to fight hate, racism and xenophobia, and defend human rights. The evaluation (full report below) reviewed the actions and policies of Liberal prime minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet in a number of categories including: their commitment to supporting an aggressive national anti-hate strategy led by the federal government (as repeatedly called for by CUAH); supporting Indigenous rights; addressing systemic racism; fighting white supremacy; their stands on Quebec's Bill 21 ("secularism" law) and Bill 96 (language law); and their record on defending Canadians' rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Canada is a hypocrite when it comes to taking meaningful action to defend human rights at home and abroad Canadians should feel ashamed that the federal government claims to be a vigorous defender of human rights but is actually a... more
Canada is a hypocrite when it comes to taking meaningful action to defend human rights at home and abroad Canadians should feel ashamed that the federal government claims to be a vigorous defender of human rights but is actually a charlatan. . .
Research Interests: Human Rights, Genocide Studies, International Human Rights Law, Israel/Palestine, Palestine, and 14 moreCanadian Politics, Crimes Against Humanity, Uyghurs, Indian Muslims, Canadian Foreign Policy, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Fascism in India, Rohingya Muslims, Narendra Modi, Civil Liberties In Canada, Rohingya, Canadian human rights policy, Uyghur Genocide , and Apartheid in Israel
The "Free Palestine" slogan is an obvious call for freedom from oppression and brutal colonial domination, much as the "Free Ukraine" slogan is a call for freedom for the people of that nation.... more
The "Free Palestine" slogan is an obvious call for freedom from oppression and brutal colonial domination, much as the "Free Ukraine" slogan is a call for freedom for the people of that nation.
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2022/11/school-board-must-apologize-to.html
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2022/11/school-board-must-apologize-to.html
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When British Columbia premier John Horgan announced his resignation earlier this year, thereby initiating a race for the leadership of the province's New Democratic Party, little did anyone expect that it would end in controversy with the... more
When British Columbia premier John Horgan announced his resignation earlier this year, thereby initiating a race for the leadership of the province's New Democratic Party, little did anyone expect that it would end in controversy with the party disqualifying Anjali Appadurai, one of the two candidates in the race.
Many NDP supporters reacted to the decision by claiming that it smacks of racism and misogyny, and is the latest example of how the party has strayed from its social democratic roots under Horgan's leadership. The party that prides itself on standing for progressive values, promoting diversity, equity and inclusivity, fighting racism, and supporting women has done exactly the opposite with this decision.
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2022/11/by-disqualifying-anjali-appadurai-from.html
Many NDP supporters reacted to the decision by claiming that it smacks of racism and misogyny, and is the latest example of how the party has strayed from its social democratic roots under Horgan's leadership. The party that prides itself on standing for progressive values, promoting diversity, equity and inclusivity, fighting racism, and supporting women has done exactly the opposite with this decision.
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2022/11/by-disqualifying-anjali-appadurai-from.html
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith decided to mark the start of her leadership of Alberta by demonstrating a serious lack of leadership when she made a comment in a media conference last week that unvaccinated people are “the most... more
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith decided to mark the start of her leadership of Alberta by demonstrating a serious lack of leadership when she made a comment in a media conference last week that unvaccinated people are “the most discriminated-against group” in her lifetime. In the opinion of many Albertans, including opposition MLAs and leaders of racialized communities, she must apologize unreservedly for her outrageous and ignorant comment.
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For the third time in five years the Conservative Party of Canada has elected a new leader. This time it is Ottawa area MP Pierre Poilievre. And if his campaign to lead the Conservatives is any indication then his victory poses a... more
For the third time in five years the Conservative Party of Canada has elected a new leader. This time it is Ottawa area MP Pierre Poilievre. And if his campaign to lead the Conservatives is any indication then his victory poses a potential threat to Canada's democratic and social stability.
Since the start of Poilievre’s leadership campaign there have been repeated dire warnings by political analysts and media voices about the possible danger to Canada of a Poilievre led Conservative Party. Now that he has won the leadership Canadians need to pay more attention to those warnings.
Since the start of Poilievre’s leadership campaign there have been repeated dire warnings by political analysts and media voices about the possible danger to Canada of a Poilievre led Conservative Party. Now that he has won the leadership Canadians need to pay more attention to those warnings.
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August 25th was the fifth anniversary of military operations launched by Myanmar against the Rohingya in their efforts to wipe out the minority community in what constituted genocide. Since that date other nations have egregiously... more
August 25th was the fifth anniversary of military operations launched by Myanmar against the Rohingya in their efforts to wipe out the minority community in what constituted genocide. Since that date other nations have egregiously violated the fundamental rights of vulnerable minorities, thereby flouting two foundational documents of the United Nationsthe Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Rohingya refuges fleeing genocidal violence in Myanmar, perpetrated by that nation's military.
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On June 6th Muslims across Canada marked the first anniversary of the day a white supremacist drove a truck into five members of a Muslim family while they were out for an afternoon walk in London, Ontario. The hatemotivated crime... more
On June 6th Muslims across Canada marked the first anniversary of the day a white supremacist drove a truck into five members of a Muslim family while they were out for an afternoon walk in London, Ontario. The hatemotivated crime resulted in the death of Salman Afzaal, 46, his wife Madiha Salman, 44, their daughter Yumna Afzaal, 15, and Salman Afzaal's mother, Talat Afzaal, 74. The couple's son, Fayez, 9, was seriously injured in the attack and hospitalized. He was left orphaned as a result of the attack.
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Two years ago the world witnessed the murder of a Black man (George Floyd) at the hands of a white police officer in the US when his death was recorded by an eyewitness on their cell phone. The perpetrator was ultimately convicted for... more
Two years ago the world witnessed the murder of a Black man (George Floyd) at the hands of a white police officer in the US when his death was recorded by an eyewitness on their cell phone. The perpetrator was ultimately convicted for the crime he committed. But this did little to wipe away the pain, anger and sense of injustice that was unleashed in 2020 as anti-racism and anti-police brutality protests erupted in cities in the US, Canada, Europe and other countries around the world. It is deeply troubling that it was only after George Floyd’s murder was captured on video that some politicians finally acknowledged that systemic and institutional racism within police forces was a serious problem that must be addressed, even though this was not the first time that an unarmed Black man had been killed by police under suspicious circumstances.
Today’s memorial lecture takes place in the shadow of another violent and deadly act of hate targeting Black people. A little less than two weeks ago on May 14th an 18-year-old white supremacist opened fire at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York in a Black neighbourhood, killing 10 people and wounding three others in a racially motivated act of hate.
Today’s memorial lecture takes place in the shadow of another violent and deadly act of hate targeting Black people. A little less than two weeks ago on May 14th an 18-year-old white supremacist opened fire at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York in a Black neighbourhood, killing 10 people and wounding three others in a racially motivated act of hate.
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Twitter under Elon Musk’s concept of ‘free speech’ could become a haven for racists, white supremacists and hateful voices. Voices from racialized communities, anti-racism activists and the political left are saying that restrictions... more
Twitter under Elon Musk’s concept of ‘free speech’ could become a haven for racists, white supremacists and hateful voices.
Voices from racialized communities, anti-racism activists and the political left are saying that restrictions must be maintained on those voices that use the platform to propagate hate, xenophobia and disinformation.
https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/khan-elon-musks-twitter-takeover-shows-why-canada-must-regulate-social-media-now
Voices from racialized communities, anti-racism activists and the political left are saying that restrictions must be maintained on those voices that use the platform to propagate hate, xenophobia and disinformation.
https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/khan-elon-musks-twitter-takeover-shows-why-canada-must-regulate-social-media-now
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Making good on the Charter's promise requires vigilance. The 'Freedom Convoy's' often wild assertions and energetic debates and the responses of responsible authorities, including invocation of the Emergencies Act, merit detailed inquiry... more
Making good on the Charter's promise requires vigilance.
The 'Freedom Convoy's' often wild assertions and energetic debates and the responses of responsible authorities, including invocation of the Emergencies Act, merit detailed inquiry and robust public debate.
The 'Freedom Convoy's' often wild assertions and energetic debates and the responses of responsible authorities, including invocation of the Emergencies Act, merit detailed inquiry and robust public debate.
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On the 40th anniversary of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms Canadians need to realize that Canada's governments and politicians continue to violate the Charter rights of Canadians, and that mere existence of the Charter is not... more
On the 40th anniversary of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms Canadians need to realize that Canada's governments and politicians continue to violate the Charter rights of Canadians, and that mere existence of the Charter is not enough to ensure that our rights and freedoms are protected. For that to happen we need to challenge governments and politicians that violate our rights whenever and wherever that occurs.
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Four weeks ago, on March 21st, the world marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It is the day in 1960 when police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful... more
Four weeks ago, on March 21st, the world marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It is the day in 1960 when police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against Apartheid "pass laws". In 1979, the General Assembly adopted a programme of activities to be undertaken during the second half of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination. On that same occasion, the General Assembly decided that a week of solidarity with people struggling against racism and racial discrimination, beginning on March 21st, would be organized annually. Canadian anti-racism and human rights organizations mark this day every year by holding events that highlight the struggle to overcome racial discrimination, and issue calls for action to fight hate and racism at a government and societal level. This year Canadian human rights and anti-racism voices came together at a media conference in Ottawa on March 21st to call out racism in Canada's domestic and foreign policy, as well as admonish the Canadian and provincial governments for their very weak responses to fighting the spread of hate and white supremacy across the country.
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The following is based on a presentation on racism in the media delivered at the “Dismantling Colonialism” conference organized by the Canadian Congress on Inclusive Diversity and Workplace Equity on January 20 & 21, 2022, on behalf of... more
The following is based on a presentation on racism in the media delivered at the “Dismantling Colonialism” conference organized by the Canadian Congress on Inclusive Diversity and Workplace Equity on January 20 & 21, 2022, on behalf of Canadians United Against Hate.
The era of political colonialism may have ended in the post-World War II period, as European colonies in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia gained independence, but the repercussions of colonialism continue to be felt today. In western nations, which have allowed large scale immigration from former colonial territories, the repercussions of colonialism continue to negatively impact racialized communities, and they continue to affect society at large in harmful ways. Colonial ways of thinking, including the racism that accompanies them, are evident in all aspects of Canadian society, and one of those aspects is mainstream media. Racism in the media is a topic about which there has been considerable academic research, and given the many facets of the issue this discussion will only scratch its surface, and will focus primarily on how biased or racist media has impacted Muslims. Media has immense power to shape societies. It has been the case historically, and it is even more so since the start of the broadcast media era, the era of cable news networks, and now during the digital media era.
Video of the full presentation can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/618694185/videos/527368775717774/
The era of political colonialism may have ended in the post-World War II period, as European colonies in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia gained independence, but the repercussions of colonialism continue to be felt today. In western nations, which have allowed large scale immigration from former colonial territories, the repercussions of colonialism continue to negatively impact racialized communities, and they continue to affect society at large in harmful ways. Colonial ways of thinking, including the racism that accompanies them, are evident in all aspects of Canadian society, and one of those aspects is mainstream media. Racism in the media is a topic about which there has been considerable academic research, and given the many facets of the issue this discussion will only scratch its surface, and will focus primarily on how biased or racist media has impacted Muslims. Media has immense power to shape societies. It has been the case historically, and it is even more so since the start of the broadcast media era, the era of cable news networks, and now during the digital media era.
Video of the full presentation can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/618694185/videos/527368775717774/
Research Interests: Race and Racism, Islamophobia, Media Stereotyping, Xenophobia, Islamophobia and Media, and 8 moreMedia Bias, Media studies, racism in the press, Jews and Muslims, Racial Bias in the Mainstream media, Representations of Muslims, Media Portrayal of Islam, Islam In the Western Media, Media Portrayal of Muslims, and Covering Islam
The organizers and supporters of the so-called "freedom protests" that erupted in Ottawa and across the country three weeks ago present a danger to the political and economic stability of Canada and the security of Canadians. Deeply... more
The organizers and supporters of the so-called "freedom protests" that erupted in Ottawa and across the country three weeks ago present a danger to the political and economic stability of Canada and the security of Canadians. Deeply troubling is the fact that the key protest organizers have a record of promoting messages of racism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and right-wing extremism. The fact that the protesters in Ottawa and elsewhere across Canada are willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with such voices, and ignore the white supremacists and neo-Nazis who joined them in Parliament Hill should tell Canadians everything they need to know about who these people are. The reality is that these people are as dangerous as those involved in the Capitol Hill insurrection in Washington DC on January 6, 2021.
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protest-a-serious-security-threat-as-islamophobic-anti-semitic-elements-takefront-stage/342837 A 'freedom convoy' supporter holding a Confederate flag walks on Parliament Hill on Jan. 29. By standing shoulder to shoulder with them, some... more
protest-a-serious-security-threat-as-islamophobic-anti-semitic-elements-takefront-stage/342837 A 'freedom convoy' supporter holding a Confederate flag walks on Parliament Hill on Jan. 29. By standing shoulder to shoulder with them, some Conservative MPs have betrayed Canadians, and the 90 per cent of truckers, who have abided by pandemic restrictions and mask mandates, and done the responsible thing by getting vaccinated, write Fareed Khan and David Mivasair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade The so-called "freedom protest" which has taken over Parliament Hill and occupied downtown Ottawa for more than a week is a movement that is a potential danger to Canada's political stability, with its manifesto calling for insurrection and overthrowing Parliament.
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Canadian governments have taken meaningful action to defend the rights of persecuted people overseas only when it has required little effort, when it was politically expedient or advantageous, and where it has involved Canadians who were... more
Canadian governments have taken meaningful action to defend the rights of persecuted people overseas only when it has required little effort, when it was politically expedient or advantageous, and where it has involved Canadians who were white
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War should be remembered for the utter horror that it is, the fact that politicians have sent other people's children off to die, and that Remembrance Day also commemorates a very ugly history. Today, November 11th, the nation marked... more
War should be remembered for the utter horror that it is, the fact that politicians have sent other people's children off to die, and that Remembrance Day also commemorates a very ugly history.
Today, November 11th, the nation marked another Remembrance Daya day to remember the soldiers sent off to fight wars far from home who never returned. However, since the 9/11 terrorist attacks politicians in Canada and other Western nations have made a spectacle of the occasion. While on its surface the day is used to acknowledge Canadian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, it is now also used to instil nationalism and sentimentality in the populace, and for political gain by glossing over the ugly history behind this tradition.
Today, November 11th, the nation marked another Remembrance Daya day to remember the soldiers sent off to fight wars far from home who never returned. However, since the 9/11 terrorist attacks politicians in Canada and other Western nations have made a spectacle of the occasion. While on its surface the day is used to acknowledge Canadian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, it is now also used to instil nationalism and sentimentality in the populace, and for political gain by glossing over the ugly history behind this tradition.
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Ontario premier's comment about immigrants coming to Canada to live off social assistance elicited strong reactions from pro-immigrant and anti-racism groups Author: Fareed Khan Monday, October 25, 202... more
Ontario premier's comment about immigrants coming to Canada to live off social assistance elicited strong reactions from pro-immigrant and anti-racism groups
Author: Fareed Khan
Monday, October 25, 202
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2021/10/doug-fords-ignorance-about-how-racism.html
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's response to criticism about a comment he made relating to immigrants, at a media conference in Windsor on October 20th, demonstrated ignorance about how racism is perpetuated that is shocking in a political leader. In non-scripted remarks about a shortage of workers in Ontario Ford put his foot in his mouth when he called for more immigrants to come to the province, but not "If you think you're coming to collect the dole and sit around."
Author: Fareed Khan
Monday, October 25, 202
http://theviewfromhere-fareedkhan.blogspot.com/2021/10/doug-fords-ignorance-about-how-racism.html
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's response to criticism about a comment he made relating to immigrants, at a media conference in Windsor on October 20th, demonstrated ignorance about how racism is perpetuated that is shocking in a political leader. In non-scripted remarks about a shortage of workers in Ontario Ford put his foot in his mouth when he called for more immigrants to come to the province, but not "If you think you're coming to collect the dole and sit around."
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Canadian voters spoke on election day, and it is now time for Parliamentarians to get down to business to deal with Canada's other pandemic that has been around long before COVID-19. I'm talking about the pandemic of hate and racism that... more
Canadian voters spoke on election day, and it is now time for Parliamentarians to get down to business to deal with Canada's other pandemic that has been around long before COVID-19. I'm talking about the pandemic of hate and racism that has been ignored for decades, has resulted in deadly violence, and for which insufficient resources have been committed.
I and many other Canadians were unsettled by the fact that during the election campaign the issue of fighting hate and racism was barely mentioned, even though 60 per cent of Canadians see racism as a serious problem facing the country.
I and many other Canadians were unsettled by the fact that during the election campaign the issue of fighting hate and racism was barely mentioned, even though 60 per cent of Canadians see racism as a serious problem facing the country.
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During crucial periods of both World Wars, when they were needed most, Muslim, Sikh and Hindu soldiers were deployed to every theatre of the war in support of Allied efforts. They were vital to western victory.
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and-other-social-media.html Frances Haugen, a former data scientist and product manager at Facebook, became a hero to many critics of social media when she testified before a US Senate committee that her former employer knowingly... more
and-other-social-media.html Frances Haugen, a former data scientist and product manager at Facebook, became a hero to many critics of social media when she testified before a US Senate committee that her former employer knowingly magnifies hate and seeks to profit from promoting hateful content on its platforms. Her bombshell revelations made to Senators were supported by information contained in thousands of internal Facebook documents which she leaked to the Wall Street Journal, and in her comments during an interview she did with the investigative journalism program 60 Minutes. The information Haugen brought to light about the toxic nature of Facebook's business model, and its willingness to put profits ahead of the well-being of society, should be a wakeup call for lawmakers in Canada and other nations that it can no longer be business as usual in how social media companies operate. Her damning testimony should provide motivation for governments to take action against the senior executives of Facebook to hold them liable for the harms their platforms inflict on society, and to look at regulating all social media platforms.
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If the results from the federal election say anything it is Canadian voters speaking loudly and telling Justin Trudeau, Erin O'Toole and Jagmeet Singh to stop the politicking and get back to work. One of the areas of business where... more
If the results from the federal election say anything it is Canadian voters speaking loudly and telling Justin Trudeau, Erin O'Toole and Jagmeet Singh to stop the politicking and get back to work. One of the areas of business where Parliamentarians need to work harder when the House of Commons is back in session is to deal with Canada's other pandemic that has been around long before COVID-19, the pandemic of hate and racism that has been ignored for decades, which has resulted in deadly violence, and for which insufficient resources and political capital have been committed. Many Canadians were incredulous that during the election campaign the issue of fighting hate and racism was barely mentioned, despite the fact that 60 per cent of Canadians see racism as a serious problem facing the country. An IPSOS study released on September 3rd revealed that there is increased awareness among Canadians about the continued mistreatment against Indigenous people, domestic terrorism targeting Muslim Canadians, racism against Black Canadians, and anti-Asian hate crimes. This awareness has led to Canadians expecting governments to implement policies and programs to address these issues.
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Today, September 30th, marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is seen as a historic occasion where Canada officially acknowledged the history of what was done to Indigenous People on this land. Creation... more
Today, September 30th, marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is seen as a historic occasion where Canada officially acknowledged the history of what was done to Indigenous People on this land. Creation of this commemorative day was one of the 94 "calls to action" in the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) which was released in December 2015. Establishing the holiday, according to the TRC report, was intended to honour survivors of Residential Schools, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process. It is also an opportunity for settler-Canadians to consider the trauma that was inflicted on Indigenous Peoples, and the trauma that they have been dealing with generation after generation until the present day.
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The election that a majority of Canadians did not want is over and it returned a Parliament barely different than the previous one. Now that it is over it is time for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative leader Erin O'Toole, and... more
The election that a majority of Canadians did not want is over and it returned a Parliament barely different than the previous one. Now that it is over it is time for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative leader Erin O'Toole, and New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh to get to work dealing with Canada's other pandemic, the one none of the party leaders addressed during the election campaign that has been around long before Covid19 landed on our shores, namely the pandemic of racism and hate which has been ignored for decades. Addressing this issue is even more urgent given that more than 800,000 Canadians voted for the People's Party of Canada, a party that is anti-immigrant, anti-refugee, and has embraced racism and white supremacists. Many Canadians, particularly members of racialized communities, were troubled that combatting hate was barely mentioned by Trudeau, O'Toole or Singh during the campaign. It begs the question "why not" when 60 per cent of Canadians see it as a serious problem, according to a poll released on September 3rd.
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On the day the federal election was called, the far right People's Party of Canada (PPC), led by former Conservative Maxime Bernier, was polling at 3.3 per cent, below the Green Party. A month later, the PPC has surged past the Greens,... more
On the day the federal election was called, the far right People's Party of Canada (PPC), led by former Conservative Maxime Bernier, was polling at 3.3 per cent, below the Green Party. A month later, the PPC has surged past the Greens, and as of September 18th it is polling at 7.3 per cent, placing it fourth nationally for voter preference. If voter turnout in this election is the same or surpasses that from 2019 it means that more than 1.34 million Canadian voters are thinking of casting their ballot for a party that would undo measures to curb hate speech and fight racism, reverse climate change initiatives, whose leader has refused to get a Covid vaccine and supports Covid conspiracy theorists, is seen as anti-science, anti-immigrant, anti-refugee, has promoted homophobic and anti-trans messaging, and is okay with having extremist right-wing and white supremacist voters among its supporters. This ideological and policy direction of the PPC makes it no different than the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) cult of Donald Trump in the US.
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More than one million innocent Iraqis died as a direct result of the US invasion of Iraq with some estimates putting that number as high as 2.4 million. More than 400,000 civilians were killed during the war in Afghanistan. Estimates... more
More than one million innocent Iraqis died as a direct result of the US invasion of Iraq with some estimates putting that number as high as 2.4 million. More than 400,000 civilians were killed during the war in Afghanistan. Estimates put the number of civilian casualties from US drone attacks at 25,835. What about these innocent victims of the war on terror who died in terror. Why are they not remembered in annual events?
Research Interests: Terrorism, War on Terror, Iraq War, 11 September Attacks, Global War on Terror, and 7 moreUSA Foreign Policy, Afghanistan War, Pakistan drone attacks policy, 9/11 attack / Afghan War / framing / news sources / transnational media / visual coverage, Victims of the war on terror, Legality of Use of Drones, and Fareed Khan
This past week the Liberals became the last of the three major parties to release their policy platform for the federal election taking place on September 20th. Like those of the Conservatives and the NDP the Liberal document is filled... more
This past week the Liberals became the last of the three major parties to release their policy platform for the federal election taking place on September 20th. Like those of the Conservatives and the NDP the Liberal document is filled with scores of promises touching every area of public policy, including proposals on fighting the rising tide of racism across the country. However, given the unimpressive record of Justin Trudeau's government on addressing issues of hate, bigotry and racism during their six years in office Canadian voters, and particularly voters from racialized communities, need to take the Liberal proposals with a grain of salt.
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Gun control has become a major issue in the federal election, an issue where a majority of Canadians see the Conservatives as deficient and which may be an Achilles heel for the party. Blame for shining a light on this issue can be laid... more
Gun control has become a major issue in the federal election, an issue where a majority of Canadians see the Conservatives as deficient and which may be an Achilles heel for the party. Blame for shining a light on this issue can be laid at the feet of Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole who had refused to directly answer reporters' questions about his stance on which types of weapons he would ban as prime minister.
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During a media conference in Sherbrooke, Quebec on August 31st Bloc Quebecois leader Yves Francois-Blanchet said it was "reprehensible" that Quebec Muslims and civil rights organizations were continuing with their constitutional... more
During a media conference in Sherbrooke, Quebec on August 31st Bloc Quebecois leader Yves Francois-Blanchet said it was "reprehensible" that Quebec Muslims and civil rights organizations were continuing with their constitutional challenges to Quebec's Bill 21 "secularism" law, which primarily targets religiously observant Muslims, Sikhs and Jews, and prohibits them from working as teachers, police officers, judges and other jobs that are publicly funded if they wear items or clothing that identifies their faith. However, what is truly reprehensible is Blanchet's support for Quebec's 'secularism' law, legislation that is de facto state-sanctioned hate and bigotry against racialized religious minorities in that province.
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Other than the COVID-19 pandemic, only one issue has dominated public discourse in Canada this year: Racism. The murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by a white Minneapolis police officer in May, 2020, set off anti-racism protests and... more
Other than the COVID-19 pandemic, only one issue has dominated public discourse in Canada this year: Racism. The murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by a white Minneapolis police officer in May, 2020, set off anti-racism protests and calls for racial justice across North America. The resulting discussion about the pervasiveness of racism, and demands that governments do something about it, makes an election the ideal setting for political parties to demonstrate their commitment to anti-racism.
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The blood of the Afzaal family, as well as the Muslims killed in Quebec City in 2017, stains the foundations of the Liberal and Conservative parties, the men who led them, and the MPs who were part of those governments. Liberal and... more
The blood of the Afzaal family, as well as the Muslims killed in Quebec City in 2017, stains the foundations of the Liberal and Conservative parties, the men who led them, and the MPs who were part of those governments.
Liberal and Conservative governments planted the seeds of Islamophobia that led to these tragic consequences.
Liberal and Conservative governments planted the seeds of Islamophobia that led to these tragic consequences.
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On February 22nd Canadian Members of Parliament voted 266 to zero in favour of a motion to designate the crimes being committed by the Chinese government against its Uyghur Muslim minority as genocide. Unfortunately, 72 MPs (mostly... more
On February 22nd Canadian Members of Parliament voted 266 to zero in favour of a motion to designate the crimes being committed by the Chinese government against its Uyghur Muslim minority as genocide. Unfortunately, 72 MPs (mostly Liberal), including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his entire cabinet, chose to abstain from voting on the motion.
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© Fareed Khan. All rights reserved. All documents posted here are in chronological order with the most recent posted at the top. All documents posted in this section (Book Reviews) are copyrighted materials and authored by me,... more
© Fareed Khan. All rights reserved.
All documents posted here are in chronological order with the most recent posted at the top.
All documents posted in this section (Book Reviews) are copyrighted materials and authored by me, Fareed Khan. They are posted here for information and research purposes only.
If you choose to use any of the information contained in these postings in your own research or writings please indicated the source of the quote or information in your own writings.
Please note that claiming other people's research, writing or intellectual property constitutes plagerism and breach of copyright. Plagerism is punishable through academic sanctions or suspension at universities and colleges. Breach or infringement of copyright is punishable under the legislation of all countries party to the World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty, details of which can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parties_to_international_copyright_agreements."
All documents posted here are in chronological order with the most recent posted at the top.
All documents posted in this section (Book Reviews) are copyrighted materials and authored by me, Fareed Khan. They are posted here for information and research purposes only.
If you choose to use any of the information contained in these postings in your own research or writings please indicated the source of the quote or information in your own writings.
Please note that claiming other people's research, writing or intellectual property constitutes plagerism and breach of copyright. Plagerism is punishable through academic sanctions or suspension at universities and colleges. Breach or infringement of copyright is punishable under the legislation of all countries party to the World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty, details of which can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parties_to_international_copyright_agreements."
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© Fareed Khan. All rights reserved. All documents posted here are in chronological order with the most recent posted at the top. All documents in this section (Essays, Documents & Speeches) are copyrighted materials and authored by... more
© Fareed Khan. All rights reserved.
All documents posted here are in chronological order with the most recent posted at the top.
All documents in this section (Essays, Documents & Speeches) are copyrighted materials and authored by me, Fareed Khan. They are posted here for information and research purposes only.
If you choose to use any of the information contained in these postings in your own research or writings please indicate or cite the source of the quote or information in your own writings.
Please note that claiming other people's research, writing or intellectual property as your own without attribution constitutes plagiarism and a breach of copyright. Plagiarism is punishable through academic sanctions or suspension at universities and colleges. Breach or infringement of copyright is punishable under the legislation of all countries party to the World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty, details of which can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parties_to_international_copyright_agreements.
All documents posted here are in chronological order with the most recent posted at the top.
All documents in this section (Essays, Documents & Speeches) are copyrighted materials and authored by me, Fareed Khan. They are posted here for information and research purposes only.
If you choose to use any of the information contained in these postings in your own research or writings please indicate or cite the source of the quote or information in your own writings.
Please note that claiming other people's research, writing or intellectual property as your own without attribution constitutes plagiarism and a breach of copyright. Plagiarism is punishable through academic sanctions or suspension at universities and colleges. Breach or infringement of copyright is punishable under the legislation of all countries party to the World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty, details of which can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parties_to_international_copyright_agreements.
Letter sent to 100 MPs and senators calling for the removal of MP Anthony Housefather to the newly created role of special advisor to the prime minister for Jewish community relations and antisemitism for his promotion of racist and... more
Letter sent to 100 MPs and senators calling for the removal of MP Anthony Housefather to the newly created role of special advisor to the prime minister for Jewish community relations and antisemitism for his promotion of racist and Islamophobic anti-Palestinian narratives, and for supporting the actions of a government (Israel) committing genocide.
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LAST UPDATED: April 7, 2024 This handbook was created as a quick reference resource for those not well versed on the issues related to the Palestinian struggle for freedom from the Apartheid Israeli regime, and the conquest and... more
LAST UPDATED: April 7, 2024
This handbook was created as a quick reference resource for those not well versed on the issues related to the Palestinian struggle for freedom from the Apartheid Israeli regime, and the conquest and occupation of the land that became Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
In addition, this is offered as a resource for journalists who are looking for background information on various aspects of the asymmetrical “conflict” between Israel – one the most powerful military powers in the world (a nation with an illegal arsenal of nuclear weapons), and Palestinians, a people with neither army, navy nor air force living under the longest and most brutal military occupation since World War 2, a people who yearn to be free.
All the resources in this guide are for use by anyone who seeks to get beyond the biased and prejudiced political and media narratives that have become common about the Palestinian struggle for justice and freedom, and want to counter the pro-Israel Zionist narrative which seeks to portray Israel as a meek and law-abiding victim of anti-Jewish hate, and all Palestinians and anyone who criticizes Israel as anti-Semitic monsters bent on the destruction of all Jews. The reality is that Israel has become a racist, Apartheid state bent on the destruction of Palestinian people (something which originated with the original founders of Zionist ideology), and particularly under the government formed in early 2023. It should be noted that the Israeli government does not speak for all Jews, neither in Israel nor in the diaspora, as there are a significant percentage of Jews who oppose the Israeli government and its occupation of Palestinians.
This handbook was created as a quick reference resource for those not well versed on the issues related to the Palestinian struggle for freedom from the Apartheid Israeli regime, and the conquest and occupation of the land that became Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
In addition, this is offered as a resource for journalists who are looking for background information on various aspects of the asymmetrical “conflict” between Israel – one the most powerful military powers in the world (a nation with an illegal arsenal of nuclear weapons), and Palestinians, a people with neither army, navy nor air force living under the longest and most brutal military occupation since World War 2, a people who yearn to be free.
All the resources in this guide are for use by anyone who seeks to get beyond the biased and prejudiced political and media narratives that have become common about the Palestinian struggle for justice and freedom, and want to counter the pro-Israel Zionist narrative which seeks to portray Israel as a meek and law-abiding victim of anti-Jewish hate, and all Palestinians and anyone who criticizes Israel as anti-Semitic monsters bent on the destruction of all Jews. The reality is that Israel has become a racist, Apartheid state bent on the destruction of Palestinian people (something which originated with the original founders of Zionist ideology), and particularly under the government formed in early 2023. It should be noted that the Israeli government does not speak for all Jews, neither in Israel nor in the diaspora, as there are a significant percentage of Jews who oppose the Israeli government and its occupation of Palestinians.
Research Interests: Human Rights, Race and Racism, Genocide Studies, Israel/Palestine, Palestine, and 15 moreWar Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, History of Palestine and Israel, Genocide, Palestinian Studies, Nakba, Gaza, History of Israel Palestine Conflict, Israeli apartheid, Israeli war on gaza, Fareed Khan, Canadians United Against Hate, Apartheid in Israel, Anti-Palestinian racism, and Palestinian genocide
A joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh asking them to work together to fight Islamophobia in Canada and overseas, as the world marks the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on... more
A joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh asking them to work together to fight Islamophobia in Canada and overseas, as the world marks the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on March 15th.
The letter calls on Canada’s political leaders to have a broader discussion about anti-Muslim hate not ust in Canadian society but also in the way that Canada conducts its foreign policy.
The letter calls on Canada’s political leaders to have a broader discussion about anti-Muslim hate not ust in Canadian society but also in the way that Canada conducts its foreign policy.
Research Interests: Human Rights, Race and Racism, Genocide Studies, Israel/Palestine, Hate Crimes, and 14 moreRacism, Canadian Politics, Islamophobia, Uyghurs, Indian Muslims, Palestinian Studies, Canadian Foreign Policy, Canadian and Quebec Politics, Quebec Politics, Rohingya Muslims, Justin Trudeau, Fareed Khan, Jagmeet Singh, and Canadians United Against Hate
An open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh in defence of Amira Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative to Combat Islamophobia, and in opposition to the displays of Islamophobia by certain party leaders... more
An open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh in defence of Amira Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative to Combat Islamophobia, and in opposition to the displays of Islamophobia by certain party leaders and the government of Quebec.
Une lettre ouverte au premier ministre Justin Trudeau et au chef du NPD Jagmeet Singh en défense d'Amira Elghawaby, Représentante spéciale du Canada pour combattre l'islamophobie, et en opposition aux manifestations d'islamophobie de certains chefs de parti et du gouvernement du Québec.
Une lettre ouverte au premier ministre Justin Trudeau et au chef du NPD Jagmeet Singh en défense d'Amira Elghawaby, Représentante spéciale du Canada pour combattre l'islamophobie, et en opposition aux manifestations d'islamophobie de certains chefs de parti et du gouvernement du Québec.
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Statement by Fareed Khan, Founder, Canadians United Against Hate, at a media conference to mark International Human Rights Day. (Dec. 8, 2022)
Location: Parliament Building, Ottawa, Ontario
Location: Parliament Building, Ottawa, Ontario
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Remarks delivered by Fareed Khan on behalf of Canadians United Against Hate to the Ottawa People's Commission looking into the convoy protest and occupation of Ottawa. (Nov. 5, 2022)
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Remarks Delivered by Fareed Khan at the 2nd Annual George Floyd Memorial Lecture. --------- Two years ago the world witnessed the murder of a Black man at the hands of a white police officer in the US when his death was recorded by an... more
Remarks Delivered by Fareed Khan at the 2nd Annual George Floyd Memorial Lecture.
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Two years ago the world witnessed the murder of a Black man at the hands of a white police officer in the US when his death was recorded by an eyewitness on their cell phone. The perpetrator was ultimately convicted for the crime he committed. But this did little to wipe away the pain, anger and sense of injustice that was unleashed in 2020 as anti-racism and anti-police brutality protests erupted in cities in the US, Canada, Europe and around the world. It is deeply troubling that it was only after George Floyd’s murder was captured on video that some politicians finally acknowledged that systemic and institutional racism within police forces was a serious problem that must be addressed, even though this was not the first time that an unarmed Black man had been killed by police under suspicious circumstances
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Two years ago the world witnessed the murder of a Black man at the hands of a white police officer in the US when his death was recorded by an eyewitness on their cell phone. The perpetrator was ultimately convicted for the crime he committed. But this did little to wipe away the pain, anger and sense of injustice that was unleashed in 2020 as anti-racism and anti-police brutality protests erupted in cities in the US, Canada, Europe and around the world. It is deeply troubling that it was only after George Floyd’s murder was captured on video that some politicians finally acknowledged that systemic and institutional racism within police forces was a serious problem that must be addressed, even though this was not the first time that an unarmed Black man had been killed by police under suspicious circumstances
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Remarks Delivered by Fareed Khan at a media conference to mark the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Other speakers included Manitoba Senator Marilou McPhedran, Alex Ihama of the Canadian Congress on... more
Remarks Delivered by Fareed Khan at a media conference to mark the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Other speakers included Manitoba Senator Marilou McPhedran, Alex Ihama of the Canadian Congress on Diversity, Thomas Woodley of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, Aaron Lakoff of Independent Jewish Voices Canada, and Prof. John Packer of the University of Ottawa's Human Rights Centre.
Other speakers included Manitoba Senator Marilou McPhedran, Alex Ihama of the Canadian Congress on Diversity, Thomas Woodley of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, Aaron Lakoff of Independent Jewish Voices Canada, and Prof. John Packer of the University of Ottawa's Human Rights Centre.
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Remarks Delivered by Fareed Khan at a virtual media conference to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2022 @ 11:00 AM EDT
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March 21, 2022 @ 11:00 AM EDT
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NOTE: This document was drafted by staff at Independent Jewish Voices Canada in collaboration with other partners. As such I (Fareed Khan) take no credit for the drafting or publishing of this letter.... more
NOTE: This document was drafted by staff at Independent Jewish Voices Canada in collaboration with other partners. As such I (Fareed Khan) take no credit for the drafting or publishing of this letter.
https://www.ijvcanada.org/anti-racist-groups-concerned-canadas-proposed-online-harms-legislation-could-do-more-harm-than-good/
Subject: Joint submission re: Online harms legislation
To whom it may concern,
As organizations and individuals with expertise in anti-racism, we are profoundly concerned by the government's proposed "online harms" legislationpurporting to address "terrorist content," "content that incites violence," "hate speech," "non-consensual sharing of intimate images," and "child sexual exploitation content." While the proposal is billed as protecting marginalized groups from "hate, harassment, and violent rhetoric online," we fear that, as currently formulated, it risks exacerbating the existing, well-documented pattern of online speech policing and removal targeting Indigenous, Black, Palestinian, and other colonized and racialized communities.
https://www.ijvcanada.org/anti-racist-groups-concerned-canadas-proposed-online-harms-legislation-could-do-more-harm-than-good/
Subject: Joint submission re: Online harms legislation
To whom it may concern,
As organizations and individuals with expertise in anti-racism, we are profoundly concerned by the government's proposed "online harms" legislationpurporting to address "terrorist content," "content that incites violence," "hate speech," "non-consensual sharing of intimate images," and "child sexual exploitation content." While the proposal is billed as protecting marginalized groups from "hate, harassment, and violent rhetoric online," we fear that, as currently formulated, it risks exacerbating the existing, well-documented pattern of online speech policing and removal targeting Indigenous, Black, Palestinian, and other colonized and racialized communities.
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Submission to Canada's Minister of Diversity and Inclusion around combatting hate, racism and white supremacy, in response to the Islamophobia and anti-Semitism summits held by the Canadian government in July 2021. Submitted: July 22,... more
Submission to Canada's Minister of Diversity and Inclusion around combatting hate, racism and white supremacy, in response to the Islamophobia and anti-Semitism summits held by the Canadian government in July 2021.
Submitted: July 22, 2021
Submitted: July 22, 2021
Research Interests: Race and Racism, Hate Speech, Hate Crimes, Racism, Canadian Politics, and 11 moreAnti-Semitism, White Supremacy, Islamophobia, Racial and ethnic discrimination, Racial Profiling, Anti-Racism, Racial discrimination, Canadian and Quebec Politics, Othering, Fareed Khan, and Canadians United Against Hate
Canadians United Against Hate -- An open letter to Canada's federal, provincial / territorial and municipal political leaders to cancel official Canada Day festivities in light of the discovery of more than 1100 Indigenous children's... more
Canadians United Against Hate -- An open letter to Canada's federal, provincial / territorial and municipal political leaders to cancel official Canada Day festivities in light of the discovery of more than 1100 Indigenous children's remains at former residential school sites in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba / Une lettre ouverte aux dirigeants politiques fédéraux, provinciaux/territoriaux et municipaux du Canada pour annuler les festivités officielles de la fête du Canada à la lumière de la découverte de plus de 1 100 restes d'enfants autochtones sur les sites d'anciens pensionnats en Colombie-Britannique, en Saskatchewan et au Manitoba.
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Letter written to the CBC Ombudsman by Canadians United Against Hate about an incident of Islamophobia in an on-air news segment on CBC News Network where a guest speaker was permitted to share views which denied the existence of... more
Letter written to the CBC Ombudsman by Canadians United Against Hate about an incident of Islamophobia in an on-air news segment on CBC News Network where a guest speaker was permitted to share views which denied the existence of Islamophobia.
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Canadians United Against Hate -- An open letter to MPs and Senators who signed the May 20, 2021 letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the recent violence in Israel and occupied Palestine. / Canadiens Unis Contre la Haine -- Une... more
Canadians United Against Hate -- An open letter to MPs and Senators who signed the May 20, 2021 letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the recent violence in Israel and occupied Palestine. / Canadiens Unis Contre la Haine -- Une lettre ouverte aux députés et sénateurs qui ont signé la lettre du 20 mai 2021 au Premier ministre Justin Trudeau au sujet des récentes violences en Israël et en Palestine occupée.
Research Interests: Israel/Palestine, Palestine, Canadian Politics, War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and 14 moreIsrael-Palestine, History of Palestine and Israel, Canadian Foreign Policy, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Palestinian refugees, Palestinians in Israel, Palestina, Canada foreign policy, Palestine Gaza, Gaza Strip, West Bank, Israeli Occupation, Fareed Khan, and Canadians United Against Hate
Canadians United Against Hate -- An open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commending the federal government for designating January 29th as a National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against... more
Canadians United Against Hate -- An open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commending the federal government for designating January 29th as a National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. / Canadiens Unis Contre la Haine -- Une lettre ouverte au premier ministre Justin Trudeau félicitant le gouvernement fédéral d'avoir désigné le 29 janvier comme Journée nationale de commémoration de l'attaque de la mosquée de Québec et d'action contre l'islamophobie.
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Letter from the Rohingya Human Rights Network to Global Affairs Canada in response to a meeting held with officials to discuss the following: • Current funding envelope for refugee aid • Future of aid beyond Canada’s initial $300... more
Letter from the Rohingya Human Rights Network to Global Affairs Canada in response to a meeting held with officials to discuss the following:
• Current funding envelope for refugee aid
• Future of aid beyond Canada’s initial $300 million
• Refugee education funding
• Medical aid and safety in the refugee camps
• Support for Rohingya organizations / voices
• Canada’s intervention at the International Court of Justice
• Canadian corporate links / investments and Myanmar military entities
• Current funding envelope for refugee aid
• Future of aid beyond Canada’s initial $300 million
• Refugee education funding
• Medical aid and safety in the refugee camps
• Support for Rohingya organizations / voices
• Canada’s intervention at the International Court of Justice
• Canadian corporate links / investments and Myanmar military entities
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Speech delivered on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada, on the occasion of Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day
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Speech delivered at a media conference in Parliament Hill in response to a Senate motion calling on the Canadian government to take action on the Rohingya genocide.
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Speech delivered at a media conference at Montreal City Hall in support of a motion at Montreal City Council calling on the federal government to take action on the Rohingya genocide.
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Speaking notes for Fareed Khan delivered on February 22, 2019 at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) for the Max Bell School of Public Policy McGill Southeast Asia Lecture Series on the subject of "Human Rights In Myanmar: How Should... more
Speaking notes for Fareed Khan delivered on February 22, 2019 at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) for the Max Bell School of Public Policy McGill Southeast Asia Lecture Series on the subject of "Human Rights In Myanmar: How Should Canada Engage?"
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We, the undersigned, write to you as a community of Canadians deeply concerned about Canada's so far limited response to the Rohingya crisis, and particularly about the fact that Canada has yet to designate as genocide the egregious... more
We, the undersigned, write to you as a community of Canadians deeply concerned about Canada's so far limited response to the Rohingya crisis, and particularly about the fact that Canada has yet to designate as genocide the egregious conduct of Myanmar carried out (and continuing to be carried out) against that country's defenseless Rohingya ethnic minority.
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Speaking notes for Fareed Khan delivered on October 17, 2017 at a media conference in the Parliament Building in Ottawa, Canada, relating to the tabling of a petition in the House of Commons and Senate calling on the Canadian government... more
Speaking notes for Fareed Khan delivered on October 17, 2017 at a media conference in the Parliament Building in Ottawa, Canada, relating to the tabling of a petition in the House of Commons and Senate calling on the Canadian government to take action in response to the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar. Please check against delivery.
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Speaking notes for Fareed Khan to be delivered on September 17, 2017 at a demonstration on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada in support of the Rohingya. Please check against delivery.... more
Speaking notes for Fareed Khan to be delivered on September 17, 2017 at a demonstration on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada in support of the Rohingya. Please check against delivery.
https://www.facebook.com/fareed.khan.927/videos/10158195356909186/
https://www.facebook.com/fareed.khan.927/videos/10158195356909186/
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Speaking notes for Fareed Khan to be delivered on September 10, 2017 in front of the Myanmar Embassy in Ottawa, Canada in support of the Rohingya. Please check against delivery.
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Research Interests: Canadian Foreign Policy, Middle-Eastern Politics & History, War Studies, Intelligence and Security Studies, Cold War and the Middle East, Canadian Middle East Policy, Canada and the Middle East, and 6 moreThe Suez Crisis, Lester Pearson, Lester B. Pearson, The Middle East and Canada, Canada and the Suez Crisis, and War In the Middle East
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Author: Fareed Khan In depth academic study focusing on the level of political involvement by individuals from ethnic groups other than British and French in Canada's major political parties of the day, their influence in the shaping... more
Author: Fareed Khan
In depth academic study focusing on the level of political involvement by individuals from ethnic groups other than British and French in Canada's major political parties of the day, their influence in the shaping of party policies, and their representation in the decision making bodies of the parties. (Not available online)
Canadian politics, Ontario politics, Liberal Party, Progressive Conservative Party, New Democratic Party, PC Party, NDP, Multiculturalism, Ethnic politics
In depth academic study focusing on the level of political involvement by individuals from ethnic groups other than British and French in Canada's major political parties of the day, their influence in the shaping of party policies, and their representation in the decision making bodies of the parties. (Not available online)
Canadian politics, Ontario politics, Liberal Party, Progressive Conservative Party, New Democratic Party, PC Party, NDP, Multiculturalism, Ethnic politics
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Author: Fareed Khan Essay examining the creation of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, its impact on the development and growth of the Greater Toronto Area, and its wider impact on the evolution of government in large urban... more
Author: Fareed Khan
Essay examining the creation of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, its impact on the development and growth of the Greater Toronto Area, and its wider impact on the evolution of government in large urban areas in North America.
Canadian politics, Canadian municipal politics, Canadian urban government, Metro Toronto, Municipal politics
Essay examining the creation of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, its impact on the development and growth of the Greater Toronto Area, and its wider impact on the evolution of government in large urban areas in North America.
Canadian politics, Canadian municipal politics, Canadian urban government, Metro Toronto, Municipal politics
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Author: Fareed Khan An investigation of the writings of Dr. Carl Berger and his views on the evolution of Canadian nationalist thought, Canadian nationalism, and the impact of this school of thought on the development of Canadian... more
Author: Fareed Khan
An investigation of the writings of Dr. Carl Berger and his views on the evolution of Canadian nationalist thought, Canadian nationalism, and the impact of this school of thought on the development of Canadian government and Canadian foreign policy during the pre-World War II era. (Not available online)
Canadian political history, Canadian politics, Canadian nationalism, Canadian government, Canadian government and politics
An investigation of the writings of Dr. Carl Berger and his views on the evolution of Canadian nationalist thought, Canadian nationalism, and the impact of this school of thought on the development of Canadian government and Canadian foreign policy during the pre-World War II era. (Not available online)
Canadian political history, Canadian politics, Canadian nationalism, Canadian government, Canadian government and politics
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Author: Fareed Khan An analysis of the development of Canadian political culture, the increasing complexity, specialization and differentiation of political institutions in Canadian society, and the maturation of Canadian voters with... more
Author: Fareed Khan
An analysis of the development of Canadian political culture, the increasing complexity, specialization and differentiation of political institutions in Canadian society, and the maturation of Canadian voters with respect to involvement in the Canadian political process. (Not available online)
Canadian politics, Canadian political culture, Canadian government and politics, Canadian political history
An analysis of the development of Canadian political culture, the increasing complexity, specialization and differentiation of political institutions in Canadian society, and the maturation of Canadian voters with respect to involvement in the Canadian political process. (Not available online)
Canadian politics, Canadian political culture, Canadian government and politics, Canadian political history
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Author: Fareed Khan A discussion on the creation and evolution of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, their impact on the economies of Western democracies, and an analysis of what the future holds for the oil cartel.... more
Author: Fareed Khan
A discussion on the creation and evolution of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, their impact on the economies of Western democracies, and an analysis of what the future holds for the oil cartel. (Not available online)
OPEC, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Oil cartel, OPEC and the West
A discussion on the creation and evolution of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, their impact on the economies of Western democracies, and an analysis of what the future holds for the oil cartel. (Not available online)
OPEC, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Oil cartel, OPEC and the West
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Author: Fareed Khan An examination of the issues related to urban expansion onto prime agricultural lands in Ontario its impact on the availability of locally grown food. (Not available online) Preservation of arable land, Canadian... more
Author: Fareed Khan
An examination of the issues related to urban expansion onto prime agricultural lands in Ontario its impact on the availability of locally grown food. (Not available online)
Preservation of arable land, Canadian arable land, Food security, Canadian agricultural policy
An examination of the issues related to urban expansion onto prime agricultural lands in Ontario its impact on the availability of locally grown food. (Not available online)
Preservation of arable land, Canadian arable land, Food security, Canadian agricultural policy
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Author: Fareed Khan Essay examining the history and issues surrounding the political and economic rise of Japan after World War II and its re-admission into the world community. (Not available online) Japan after WW II, Japanese... more
Author: Fareed Khan
Essay examining the history and issues surrounding the political and economic rise of Japan after World War II and its re-admission into the world community. (Not available online)
Japan after WW II, Japanese re-development, Japan's economic resurgence
Essay examining the history and issues surrounding the political and economic rise of Japan after World War II and its re-admission into the world community. (Not available online)
Japan after WW II, Japanese re-development, Japan's economic resurgence
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Compiled list of earned media -- radio/TV interviews, public media conferences, published op-eds, news stories in which I have been quoted or cited, as well as blogs, public speeches and public presentations. Since 2017 I have been... more
Compiled list of earned media -- radio/TV interviews, public media conferences, published op-eds, news stories in which I have been quoted or cited, as well as blogs, public speeches and public presentations. Since 2017 I have been interviewed for more than 200 TV/radio news stories, including being a featured guest in many dozens of interviews. In addition, I have been quoted or cited in more than 300 newspaper and online news media stories which have appeared in news publications in every major city and town in Canada on issues of human rights and combatting hate.
Where available URL links have been provided and were current at the time they were included in this document.
Access to TV / radio interviews can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOB6aIAIT6n2wo4rrvsVCzg/about (Updated as of September 2020)
This document was last Updated: April 21, 2024
Where available URL links have been provided and were current at the time they were included in this document.
Access to TV / radio interviews can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOB6aIAIT6n2wo4rrvsVCzg/about (Updated as of September 2020)
This document was last Updated: April 21, 2024