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Each Story About Muslims Must Be 'Balanced' by a Story About 9-11

Hamilton Nolan · 09/21/10 09:17AM

The Portland (Maine) Press Herald practically pissed on Old Glory on Sept. 11, when it ran a story about Muslin Ramadan on the front page—but no 9/11 anniversary boilerplate. This prompted an apology. Which itself prompted another controversy.

French Senate Votes 'Overwhelmingly' for Burqa Ban

Richard Lawson · 09/14/10 12:57PM

France keeps getting crazier. First with Roma-deporting, now with the Senate voting 246-1 for a Sarkozy-approved ban against full-body Muslim veils. Dissenters have ten days to object, then it's law. Conservative internet commenters are torn: Hate France or Hate Muslims???

Fox News' Latest Anti-"Mosque" Propaganda: The 9/11 Body Map

Matt Cherette · 09/10/10 04:13PM

This morning, Fox News jacked up its anti-"Ground Zero Mosque" propaganda by broadcasting a "map" that identified remains of 9/11 victims and their proximity to the proposed building site—all with a decidedly biased, fear-mongering tone. Video inside.

You Can Shun Terry Jones, But the Koran-Burning Bug Is Out

Jim Newell · 09/10/10 12:09PM

After Koran-burning pastor Terry Jones received enough mainstream media attention to merit a cease-and-desist phone call from the Secretary of Defense yesterday, some major news outlets are trying to absolve themselves of guilt. But how will they treat Jones' copycats?

Jon Stewart's Takedown of the "International Burn a Koran Day" Pastor

Matt Cherette · 09/09/10 12:46AM

Saturday marks the ninth anniversary of 9/11. And, for pastor Terry Jones down in Gainesville, Florida, it's also "International Burn a Koran Day." Tonight, Jon Stewart tore apart Jones' message, Republican lawmakers' hypocrisy, and—most importantly—Jones' mustache. Video inside.