Opinion: It’s Time to End the Oppressive Policing of Muslim Youth

An organizer argues against the targeted surveillance and aggressive policing tactics being used against Muslim youth, along with their Black and brown allies

"...Islamic prayer or salat) with a small group of Muslim protesters when we were suddenly surrounded by armed law..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Column by Ramish Nadeem

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Al Qaeda could not have hoped for a more perfect response to 9 / 11 than the American invasion of Iraq.

"...of religious fanatics who would like to see secular Muslim governments overthrown, replaced by strict fundamentalist theocracies. Saddam Hussein's..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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Expect the next decade to be dominated by a weak economy and precarious international politics -- the consequences of Bush's successes.

"...many (I among them) hold, he argues that neither Muslim governments nor "the Muslim street" harbor any affection for..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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Here in filmtown, 'Slacker' is on DVD (finally) and 'Louisiana Boys' is on 'SXSW Presents.' Meanwhile, despite the lack of a Hussein connection, the Iraq war is a triumph for the 9 / 11 terrorists and their co-conspirators.

"...my enemies). Accepting that al Qaeda opposes all secular Muslim governments and that they especially hated Hussein's regime, as..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...I have been living with and photographing Muslims in the Balkans for almost 10 years and have..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Muslim Musicians an Inspiraton..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Muslim Musicians an Inspiraton..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...has been involved in the overthrow of democratically elected governments around the world, with Guatemala and Chile coming immediately..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

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Understanding the Iraq invasion the Socratic way

"...also prove to be a recruiting tool for fundamentalist Muslim, anti-American terrorists. Even if we accept the foolishly simplistic..."

June 25, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Same as It Ever Was

Massacres, mass shootings, lynchings, and other forms of social interaction

"...eyes of the right, the gunman was a pro-ISIS Muslim terrorist who would have killed regardless of gun control...."

June 24, 2016 Column by Louis Black

SBOE Evades an Initial Vote on Social Studies Books

Right-wing claims books too pro-Islam, promote Communist values

"...whom offered a sizable dose of right-wing hysteria, including Muslim-bashing, climate change denial, allegations of Communist indoctrination, and last..."

Nov. 19, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

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Fighting a traditional war in Iraq dooms us to failure; knowledge and understanding are the real weapons of the future

"...groups that have long protested U.S. support of repressive governments...."

May 14, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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When they label war protesters' speech as traitorous, right-wing war supporters reveal themselves as truly anti-American.

"...lot more active helping to unseat elected and/or popular governments we disagreed with than respecting the opinions of other..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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Still Pissed

"...has been unable to extinguish the revolt by the Muslim majority, which demands either union with Pakistan, or independence...."

July 9, 1999 Column

New City Council, New Battles

10-1 version 1.5 stares down the coming year at City Hall

"...in store from the Donald Trump regime, with city governments on the front line of both consequences and resistance...."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

After Bin Laden

Local experts discuss how one raid reshapes the world

"...role in the world. Bokhari said, "Within the wider Muslim world, the Islamists – and here we don't mean..."

May 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: And Everyone and I Stopped Breathing

What if the government isn't broken?

"...on to disproven beliefs – that he is a Muslim, is not really an American, and is going to..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...include Brian Kelsey, from the Capital Area Council of Governments, and Ken Gladish, CEO for the Austin Community Foundation...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

Letters at 3AM

U.S. military action against Iran is not likely to be tolerated by Europe, Russia, and China

"...business dealings with Iran, particularly in energy. ... European governments provided $18 billion in government loan guarantees for Iran..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

Page Two: Prayer for the Common Man

In the religious right's new democracy, principles prescribed by man have no value in the war between heaven and hell

"...transfer of enmity from communism/the Soviet Union/Marxist dictatorships to Muslim fundamentalists/terrorists/governments-that-don't-like-us is now complete. Unfortunately, the black seems to..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...increases victims rights, provides funding to state and local governments for DNA testing, and implements safeguards to prevent wrongful..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...is time for a sincere attempt by all reasonable governments and persons to communicate, in an unbiased manner, comprehensive..."

April 4, 2003 Column

Letters at 3AM

Thoughts on the war's explosions of bombs, dreams, and preconceptions.

"...our uninformed, poorly educated people can't help but believe. Governments that support Bush's war do so in defiance of..."

April 4, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

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"...the freeness of their economies as dictated by their governments...."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...the freeness of their economies as dictated by their governments...."

Feb. 14, 2003 Column

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"...state of affairs at too many employers, especially municipal governments. In the quest for the mythical "drug-free" work force,..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Muslim Musicians an Inspiraton..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column