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Hussam has been a lifelong human rights activist who is passionate about promoting democratic societies, in the US and worldwide, in which all people, including immigrants, workers, minorities, and the poor enjoy freedom, justice, economic justice, respect, and equality. Mr. Ayloush frequently lectures on Islam, media relations, civil rights, hate crimes and international affairs. He has consistently appeared in local, national, and international media. Full biography at: http://hussamayloush.blogspot.com/2006/08/biography-of-hussam-ayloush.html
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Daily Show: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sharia?

3/8/2011

Peter King may have ties to the IRA, but he believes that Muslim Americans should be investigated for failing to denounce terrorist organizations.

(CAIR-LA video on the Yorba Linda anti-Muslim hate shown)




Thursday, October 28, 2010

Jon Stewart Voted Most Influential Man Of 2010

askmen.com

While the U.S. wages war in the Middle East, Jon Stewart has been fighting his own brand of war in the vicious battleground of cable television, leading the charge of personalities and ideals against the behemoth, ultra-right American news media. Stewart may host his ever-popular The Daily Show from behind a desk, but make no mistake: He’s on the front lines, and it’s getting ugly.

This year -- as in years past -- there was no shortage of targets, from mainstays like Bill O’Reilly, Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin to a swath of newcomers including disgraced anchor Rick Sanchez, Christine O’Donnell, the emerging Tea Party movement, and all the critics who alleged that, behind closed doors, Stewart’s show was nothing but a sexist boys' club (they were wrong, by the way). And despite being an Obama supporter himself, Stewart is the first to blow the whistle on the president's shortcomings when the leader doesn't live up to his "Yes we can" expectations. Left-wing or right-wing, no one is off-limits to Stewart...

Read the whole story: askmen.com

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Jon Stewart On NPR's Firing Of Juan Williams - Hilarious

The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10c
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Funniest quotes from the show:


Aasif Mandvi:
“If they’re not gonna make the distinction between Muslims and violent extremists, then why should I take the time to distinguish between decent fearful white people and racists?”

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Larry Wilmore:
"Over time prejudice faints…eventually they will elect one of your guys as president"

Aasif Mandvi:
"One of our guys already is!"

Thursday, July 08, 2010

Jon Stewart exposes and ridicules growing Islamophobia on FOX News

Watch this smart and funny challenge to Islamophobia in media, and Fox in particular.

Of course, Stewart could not address Islamophobia without bringing up such Islamophobes as Pipes, Emerson, Spencer, and Beck.

Jon Stewart is the king of political commentary that is relevant and intelligent.

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