In an interview earlier this week, Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) admitted that he had adjusted his stance on immigration – “I’ve changed,” he said. There is a reason why the Texas representative’s change of heart is notable: he is the … Continued
Michelle Bachmann
Michelle Bachmann, Others to Attend ‘Prayer and Patriotism’ Event
On April 19 and 20, the Liberty Counsel will host The Awakening 2013, “an in-depth Prayer and Patriotism event” in Oviedo, Florida. While the event will prominently feature members of the religious right, members of the anti-immigrant and anti-Islam/-Muslim movements will … Continued
House Representatives to Attend Anti-Muslim/-Islam Retreat
Reps. Michelle Bachmann (R-MN) and Louie Gohmert (R-TX), along with other members of the established anti-immigrant and the organized Islamophobia movements, will be present at next month’s David Horowitz West Coast Retreat in Palos Verdes, California. Taking place over the … Continued
Across the Nation, Anti-Immigrant Coalition Candidates Win Most Races
With this year’s election results now mostly tallied, it’s time to take stock: how did the federal and state level politicians that represent the interests of the established anti-immigrant movement fare? For clarity’s sake, we define such representatives as politicians … Continued
Michele Bachmann & Pamela Geller: What Happens when Islamophobes Meet
ByJerry Higgins Within the last month, we have discussed the GOP Presidential candidates on this blog, here and here. As has been highlighted, the candidates level of regard for people who aren’t Judeo-Christians is highly questionable, to say the least.
Immigration
The GOP Candidates and the Stoking of Islamophobia
by Jerry Higgins Here are musings of Glenn Beck on his show just last Tuesday: “Would I be more uncomfortable with a Muslim? Yes.” He and his co-host, of course, were discussing the GOP Presidential debate which took place on … Continued
Politics
Who is ‘American’ Enough?
The New York Times headline boldly blared across my computer screen, ‘To Some, Winner Is Not American Enough’. The article debates whether Mebrahtom “Meb” Keflezighi should be considered American or American enough. Meb attended public school in San Diego and … Continued