“Moreover, freedom in America is indivisible from the freedom to practice one’s religion. That is why there is a mosque in every state in our union, and over 1,200 mosques within our borders. That’s why the United States government has gone to court to protect the right of women and girls to wear the hijab […]
Selective outrage: Islamic world fuming over German who murdered hijab-wearing woman
The photo above is from a protest in Istanbul. Note the flag following the coffin, featuring the swastika and the Star of David. What does demonizing Israel have to do with this case? Why, nothing — but it is all part of the larger jihad against the West. The selectivity of the outrage here is […]
Female Kuwaiti MP challenges Sharia stipulation in election law
An update on this story, as the hijab saga continues. The vague stipulation that Kuwaiti women observe Sharia in parliament was only a transparent effort at managing the potential liability of uppity women legislators. “Kuwaiti MP seeks to scrap Sharia controls in election law,” from Agence France-Presse, October 12: KUWAIT CITY — Kuwaiti female lawmaker […]
Muslim girl sues Abercrombie & Fitch, says she wasn’t hired because of her hijab
It doesn’t seem to me as if a hijab is quite in keeping with Abercrombie & Fitch’s image, but if this suit succeeds, the company will not long be free to make such decisions for itself. “Teen at center of rights suit,” by Ginnie Graham for the Tulsa World, September 18 (thanks to all who […]