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NPR, Worldview: Ahmed Rehab Reflects on his Experiences in Egypt

Worldview frequently checked in with Chicagoan Ahmed Rehab who was in Cairo during the mass protest movement that eventually brought down President Hosni Mubarak. Ahmed, also the executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Chicago, left Egypt this week. He … Continue reading

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Chicago Public Radio: Pro-Mubarak forces crack down on Tahrir Square protestors

Bloody attacks on anti-government demonstrators in Tahrir Square continued for a second day in Cairo. Mubarak forces in plain clothes and with horses and camels cracked down on protestors. Today’s guests discuss what’s happening and what may come next: Cherif … Continue reading

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NPR: Rehab Gives Updates from the Ground

‘ Ahmed Rehab gives NPR updates from the ground. He’s the executive director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. He flew to Cairo to participate in the protests. He’s representing himself, not CAIR Chicago.LISTEN HERE Ahmed’s … Continue reading

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FOX News Rewards Juan Williams with $2 Million

In the immediate wake of his anti-Muslim comments that saw him fired by NPR, Williams has been offered a $2 million contract with FOX News, leaving no question as to where the network lies when it comes to prejudicial language against Muslims. Continue reading

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NPR Fires Juan Williams Over Anti-Muslim Comments

NPR finally realized that Juan Williams, who moonlights as a FOX News paid polemicist, is an embarrassment to the objective professional journalism NPR aspires to. I think their decision to fire him was justified in that Juan’s comments on the O’Reilly Factor amounted to little more than pure bigotry anyway you look at it. Continue reading

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