Monthly Archives: August 2010

R.E.A.L. Online Petition Calls for Action on Religious Freedom Law

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) today issued an online petition calling for President Obama and Attorney General Holder to act on the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA).  The federal law protects freedom of religion … Continue reading →

Posted in Keep Hope Alive

Sudanese Diaspora Protest Kenya’s Welcome of Bashir

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Sudanese Diaspora Protest Kenya’s Welcome of Bashir Enough Project – Posted by Amanda Hsiao on Aug 31, 2010 http://www.enoughproject.org/blogs/amanda-hsiao Members of the Sudanese diaspora and activists protest in front of the Kenyan embassy in Washington, D.C. (Sally Smith) Disappointment hung … Continue reading →

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Tennessee: Federal Agents Investigate Arson at Mosque Construction Site

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our universal human rights of freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, and freedom of worship for ALL people — without exception. In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a city where many hundreds have protested and held marches against a proposed … Continue reading →

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Chicago: Permit Denied For Mosque In West Rogers Park

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Using the same concern about losing “tax revenue” that was made in efforts to block a mosque in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Chicago city officials have denied a permit for a mosque in Chicago’s West Rogers Park. The mosque was to … Continue reading →

Posted in Islamophobia, Protests Against Houses of Worship

Mosque Protests, Denials Sweep Across USA

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Mosque protests or denials have been sweeping across the United States of America in Temecula, California;  Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Wilson, Wisconsin;  Charlotte, North Carolina; Florence, Kentucky; Mayfield, Kentucky; Gainesville, Florida;  Bridgeport, Connecticut; Brooklyn, NY; Staten Island, NY; and Manhattan, NY. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Islamophobia, Protests Against Houses of Worship

Kentucky: Crowd Cheers as Mosque Voted Down by City Government

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our universal human rights of freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, and freedom of worship for ALL people — without exception. In Western Kentucky, a Mayfield city government board reversed an earlier decision and voted down a … Continue reading →

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October 17, 2010 – Freedom of Religion Rally – Capitol Reflecting Pool

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

In addition to our September 11, 2010 freedom of religion rally to be held at Freedom Plaza, Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) is also planning to hold a freedom of religion rally on the afternoon of Sunday, October 17, … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism

Pakistan: Attacks in Gilgit, Six Houses Burned, Gunshots Throughout Valley

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

Curfew Imposed in Gilgit – Six Houses Torched – Valley Echoing with Gun Shots Muslim Human Rights Activist Senge H Sering reports on attacks in Gilgit Baltistan: “Dear Colleagues, Scholars and Friends” “Curfew has once again been imposed in Gilgit … Continue reading →

Posted in Pakistan

New York Neighbors for American Values

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

A new New York City based organization, New York Neighbors for American Values, has been created to promote religious freedom. According to the group, “many of the groups in our coalition are organizing a candlelight vigil on the evening of … Continue reading →

Posted in Keep Hope Alive, Protests Against Houses of Worship

Pakistan Hindu Community Attacked, Evicted on “Blasphemy” False Charges, One Person Killed

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

Pakistan Hindu Community Attacked, Evicted on “Blasphemy” False Charges, One Person Killed Pakistan Hindu Post reports via email: Dear President of Pakistan, PAKISTAN: Hindu community was attacked and evicted on false charges of Blasphemy, one person killed by firing Names … Continue reading →

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