Blogs Posts on "Islamophobia"

UPON THIS ROCK I SHALL BUILD MY CHURCH by Socialist Unity on Nov 9, 2009The Recent debates here about Peter Tatchell’s politics seem to have, at times, generated more heat than light. Given that this discussion has taken place on an open Internet forum, then obviously there is the usual amount of innocent exaggeration,...

THE INTERSECTIONS BETWEEN HOMOPHOBIA AND ISLAMOPHOBIA by Socialist Unity on Nov 5, 2009by Barry Kade  I would like to see a reasoned debate about the complex intersections between homophobia and islamophobia, and the challenges these pose for the left. I think the previous thread about Peter Tatchell shows how theoretically impoverish...

30 Years of LRB by The Third Estate on Nov 3, 2009On Friday the London Review of Books will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a bumper length edition and the launch of the magazine’s online archive comprising no less than 30 million words in 12,000 essays by more than 2,000 contributors. I st...

Muslims Prove They`re No Threat to Western Culture by Planck's Constant on Nov 2, 2009When Geert Wilders arrived in the UK two weeks ago, he was met by Muslim protesters opposite the Houses of Parliament, where his press conference was held.

How to Get Raped While on Holiday by Planck's Constant on Oct 28, 2009Some women are so stupid they need instructions on how to get raped while on holiday. Quite simple, actually: meet strange men at the airport or at some night club and then let them drive you back to your hotel. In this manner the men find out where...

An Interview with George Galloway by The Third Estate on Oct 13, 2009Walking through security at Portcullis House, the fabulously expensive building standing adjacent to the Houses of Parliament, is a bit like going through any airport anywhere in the world. Making your way through the spacious courtyard, though, past...

The Coming Muslim Holocaust by Planck's Constant on Sep 19, 2009I receive numerous comments and emails telling me that my attitude towards Muslims is no different than the Nazi's towards Jews. That my opinions will incite others to attack Muslims just as Nazi propaganda instigated attacks against Jews. Not at all...

NEWS: A Summer of Hate? by Religion Compass Exchanges on Sep 14, 2009When we look back upon the summer of 2009, it is likely we will remember the poor weather, the continuing recession and the political expenses row. However, this summer has also been marked by demonstrations: the G20, Climate Camps, as well as many o...

RACISTS ROUTED IN HARROW by Socialist Unity on Sep 11, 2009Very good news that the planned protest today by the Stop Islamification of Europe (SIOE) group outside Harrow Mosque was cancelled after pressure from the police, and organiser Stephen Gash has been arrested (The same Stephen Gash presumably who is...

ASY SYAHIDAH DR. MARWA EL SHERBINI DAN EPIDEMI ISLAMOPHOBIA by BaNi MusTajaB on Aug 25, 2009Penetapan 1 Juli sebagai Hari Jilbab Sedunia (The World Hijab Day) merujuk pada tragedi pembunuhan Marwa El Sherbini di Pengadilan Dresden, Jerman. Sebelumnya, Hari Jilbab Sedunia diperingati setiap pekan pertama bulan September. Hal itu sebagai bent...