Rhetoric on terrorism reveals underlying Islamophobia
Throughout his administration, President Obama has come under fire both at home and abroad for refusing to call terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda and ISIS “Islamic.” Conservative leaders, such…
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Islamaphobia permeates GOP rhetoric
Since Sept. 11, inflammatory rhetoric regarding the status of Muslim-Americans in the United States has been an unfortunate aspect of many politicians’ stances and leanings. Last Sunday night, GOP presidential…
Alum sparks debate on global terrorism
On April 24, Vassar alumnus Marc Thiessen ’89 gave a lecture entitled, “America’s Failed Response to Radical Islam,” hosted by the Vassar Conservative Libertarian Union (VCLU). Thiessen was set to…
Islamophobia alive and well after VCLU campus lecture
I attended Marc Thiessen’s lecture on April 24 and I have several thoughts I’d like to share. On one hand, I understand that VCLU represents a point of view that…
Islam captures Bangladeshi sea tales through photography
For Imrul Islam ’17, photography is a way to tell stories. While he was home in his native Bangladesh for the summer break, Islam undertook a project to recount the…