Minnesota inquiry into possible taxpayer funds going to a mosque

Your tax dollars: Here is the latest on the ongoing funny money business alleged with a Muslim charter school in Minneapolis.  Now there appears to be a mosque connection.  From the Star Tribune thanks to a friend from Tennessee. State officials are examining whether public money has been improperly used to pay for Islamic mosques … Continue reading Minnesota inquiry into possible taxpayer funds going to a mosque

ECBO employment services: why hire a (Muslim) refugee?

Your tax dollars: I’m going to be telling you about Ethnic Community Based Organizations (ECBO’s) just about every day from now on.   This one today is the Center for Refugees and Immigrants of Tennessee.  They previously called themselves the Somali Community Center but I bet that the name change is only superficial and for all intents … Continue reading ECBO employment services: why hire a (Muslim) refugee?

As Maine Muslim population grows, police need cultural understanding

That’s apparently what prompted the US Justice Department funded meeting at the University of Southern Maine a few days ago where police officers from across the state listened to a consultant tell them the facts about how Muslims live.  The commenters to the article were having none of it.  Hat tip:  Susan. The Portland Press … Continue reading As Maine Muslim population grows, police need cultural understanding

Second Somali pleads guilty in missing “youths” case

The second Somali former refugee who is alleged to have traveled to Somalia for terrorist training pleaded guilty in Minneapolis today.  Hat tip: a friend from Tennessee. From the Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Salah Osman Ahmed, 26, pleaded guilty in federal court today to providing material support to terrorists, according to his attorney. Ahmed, a part-time security guard from … Continue reading Second Somali pleads guilty in missing “youths” case

Comment worth noting: FAIR is looking for help stopping government health care for illegal aliens

This comment was posted at an old post (here) by reader Toni Hagen and would likely not be seen by most readers so I’m posting it below.  Although we primarily report on legal immigration  reform issues, we also bring you the occasional illegal alien news.  This plea for help is timely since all the talk these days … Continue reading Comment worth noting: FAIR is looking for help stopping government health care for illegal aliens