I don’t believe I live in a country where Muslims are seen as ordinary human beings. It’s nearly impossible for the media to have a serious discussion of Islam in America; when they try, they’re seen as “sympathizers.” Journalists with bigoted views toward Muslims are allowed to say whatever they want with impunity; just look […]
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from Jillian C. York to rconnor@pressherald.com date Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 3:27 PM subject Shame on you for issuing an apology! Dear Mr. Connor: As a researcher of the media and its interplay with the Internet, I am ashamed of your paper’s actions in regard to the apology you issued after complaints arose from […]
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Is This America?
Yesterday, referring to the hate speech run amok against Muslims in this country, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof asked the question, “Is this America?” Citing the recent words of bigot de l’année Marty Peretz of The New Republic, Kristof wonders aloud where all of the lessons learned in the past say, sixty years, have […]