Politics

Congressman Peter King and the Run of Anti-Muslim Republican Presidential Candidates

07/18/201302/06/2015 Dr. Craig ConsidineLeave a comment

According to my go-to Irish American news website Irish Central: “Congressman Peter King, the most prominent Irish American for decades in the House of Representatives, is considering a run for the White House, Newsmax magazine confirms.” (See the article here) If he indeed runs for president in 2016, King will continue with the recent tradition of the Republican Party…… Continue reading Congressman Peter King and the Run of Anti-Muslim Republican Presidential Candidates

Personal

My mentor mentioned for “peace intelligence”

06/09/2013 Dr. Craig ConsidineLeave a comment

For those who know me and the kind of work that I do, you will know by now of my mentor and intellectual guide Professor Akbar Ahmed. Here is a nice biography of Professor Ahmed, who the renowned American historian Professor Stanley Wolpert called “the greatest scholar of Islam in America and the world… nobody…… Continue reading My mentor mentioned for “peace intelligence”

News

Humanizing and Honoring Muslim American Veterans

05/29/201303/06/2014 Dr. Craig Considine2 Comments

By Sakina Al-Amin for Examiner Interfaith activist and contributor to Huffington Post, Craig Considine, sheds light on some of the Muslim Americans who took part in protecting Americas as patriotic citizens and lovers of this nation: Honoring Muslim American Veterans on Memorial Day. In the piece Considine mentions more than three Muslims by name and…… Continue reading Humanizing and Honoring Muslim American Veterans

Politics

“Islamophobia” Crimes Up Despite “Terrorist” Attacks Being Down in U.S.

02/04/201302/06/2015 Dr. Craig ConsidineLeave a comment

Mass shootings such as those in Newtown, Connecticut, and Aurora, Colorado, by far exceed the number of those killed in Muslim-related terrorism in the U.S., new research says. “Terrorist” attacks in 2012 are down from 21 in 2011, 26 in 2010 and 49 in 2009, according to the fourth annual report by North Carolina’s Triangle…… Continue reading “Islamophobia” Crimes Up Despite “Terrorist” Attacks Being Down in U.S.

Politics

Syed Taj Reinforces the Pluralist Vision of the Founding Fathers

11/05/201202/07/2015 Dr. Craig ConsidineLeave a comment

Syed Taj, who happens to be a Muslim American immigrant, is running as a Democratic candidate for Congress in Michigan. His opponent has just run a nasty add on television claiming that he wants to ‘advance Muslim power’ or something of that ridiculous nature. When asked how he felt about the commercial, Taj responds with:…… Continue reading Syed Taj Reinforces the Pluralist Vision of the Founding Fathers

Religion

A List of Muslims and Islamic Groups Condemning Terrorism

10/14/201202/06/2015 Dr. Craig Considine6 Comments

It’s a bit outrageous to have to explain to people that all Muslims aren’t terrorists or terrorist sympathizers. In the U.S. in particular, people are always asking ‘Where are the moderate Muslims speaking out against terrorism?’ Well, the reality of the situation is that the list of Muslims or Islamic groups that have condemned terrorism…… Continue reading A List of Muslims and Islamic Groups Condemning Terrorism

Work

Work: The American Muslim picks up One Film 9/11

10/05/2012 Dr. Craig ConsidineLeave a comment

Sheila Musaji, an activist in the Islamic and inter-faith communities, was kind enough (as editor) to promote One Film 9/11 in her online newspaper The American Muslim. The American Muslim has a large audience, so this is a good opportunity for One Film 9/11 to get more attention. Click here to read the article. I would…… Continue reading Work: The American Muslim picks up One Film 9/11

Commentary

Commentary: Time for Obama to say something about mosque attacks across U.S.

10/03/201210/03/2012 Dr. Craig Considine1 Comment

The arsonist attack at the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo adds to the growing concern that the constitutional right to worship freely is not safeguarded when it comes American Muslims. In the summer of 2012, 8 mosques were attacked in just eleven days (Salon.com). In Joplin, Missouri, a mosque was destroyed by an arsonist; the same…… Continue reading Commentary: Time for Obama to say something about mosque attacks across U.S.

Film-work

Can a Muslim Be a Good American?

07/21/201202/09/2015 Dr. Craig Considine2 Comments

The Twittersphere is overflowing with Tweeters that have dedicated what seems like their entire existence to ragging on Muslims in the U.S. I want to hear what the jingoists think about a Muslim scholar who walks through Arlington National Cemetery with an American Colonel as they pay respect to fallen Muslim Americans.

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