Gotta love it.
Douglas Murray defends EDL against guilt-by-association smears
At a recent conference hosted by the communist antisemite Maryam Namazie and devoted to attempting to smear many anti-jihad forces, including the English Defense League and our own Stop Islamization of America, as neofascists, the extraordinarily eloquent English writer Douglas Murray offers this ringing defense (of me also, for which I am grateful) and denunciation […]
German state of Hesse bans face veils for public sector workers
If you work in the public sector, you represent the agency that has hired you, on behalf of your fellow citizens. That is your job, not putting on an ostentatious display of Islamic piety — of Being Seen Being Muslim. And nothing could be more out of place in a public service job than shrouding […]
South Carolina introduces law banning Sharia
Crescent moon on flag, sÃ, Sharia, no “There are numerous examples in dozens of states in which parties to such a dispute attempted to invoke Shariah.” “Bill Aimed at Protecting S.C. From Foreign Law Introduced in Legislature,” by W. Thomas Smith Jr. in Human Events, January 26: COLUMBIA, S.C. – A legislative initiative aimed at […]
Wyoming constitutional amendment introduced outlawing Sharia
Let’s hope this attempt to preserve Constitutional freedoms against Sharia encroachment doesn’t run afoul of a clueless, politically correct judge, as did the attempt in Oklahoma. “Wyoming legislation targets Islamic, international law,” from the Casper Star-Tribune, January 20: CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming judges wouldn’t be allowed to consider Islamic law or international law when making […]
Govt minister orders Canadian National Archives to show Iran documentary that was canceled after threats
“The principle of free speech is one of the cornerstones of our democracy.” And at last we see a Western official standing up for it. An update on this story. “Heritage Minister orders Library and Archives Canada to show controversial film,” by Paul Gesselll [sic] in the National Post, January 19 (thanks to Karl): OTTAWA […]
Lawsuit filed against Islamic supremacist mega-mosque at Ground Zero
“There is a disturbing pattern of stonewalling by the City and Mayor’s Office in providing information about what’s clearly been a politically tainted process from day one.” Yes, indeed. “Legal Group Seeks Injunction to Halt Mosque Near Ground Zero,” by Lawrence D. Jones for the Christian Post, January 12 (thanks to Pamela Geller): NEW YORK […]
Victory! No plea deal for Arizona honor murderer, will stand trial for murder
Heartfelt thanks to all Jihad Watch readers who heeded my request to write to Judge Roland Steinle asking him not to accept a plea deal in this case. “Iraqi immigrant to stand trial in daughter’s death,” by Bob Christie for Associated Press, January 11 (thanks to Pamela Geller, who originated the letter-writing campaign): PHOENIX – […]
UK: Cafe owner to fight order to remove extractor fan because smell of frying bacon offends Muslims
Striking back at absurd British dhimmitude. An update on this story. “Cafe bosses in ‘bacon smell’ row to fight ban,” by Alex Scapens in the Manchester Evening News, January 5 (thanks to Benedict): A cafe is to fight an extractor fan ban – after a neighbour complained that Muslim friends would not visit him because […]
Canadian PM tells Muslims not to expect special treatment after Mounties apologize for Ramadan jihad terror arrests
Stephen Harper for President. “Police criticized for apologizing to Ottawa Muslims for Ramadan arrests,” by Robert Sibley for The Ottawa Citizen, January 6 (thanks to Patricia): OTTAWA — There is one law for all Canadians, and no religious group should expect special treatment when it comes to enforcement of the law, Prime Minister Stephen Harper […]