Intolerance and Now Violence: Fire at Tennessee Mosque Building Site Ruled Arson

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Source: CBS News

Construction Equipment at Site of Planned Islamic Center Torched; Vocal Protests Against Mosque Have Been Ongoing

Federal officials are investigating a fire that started overnight at the site of a new Islamic center in a Nashville suburb.

Ben Goodwin of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to CBS Affiliate WTVF that the . . . → Read More: Intolerance and Now Violence: Fire at Tennessee Mosque Building Site Ruled Arson

ACLU: Martin Luther King and the Myth of Reverse Racism

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Source: ACLU

Forty-seven years ago tomorrow, 200,000-plus people marched on Washington to demand full access to the benefits of citizenship for black Americans and an end to segregation. On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.

The poster that advertised the 1963 March on Washington . . . → Read More: ACLU: Martin Luther King and the Myth of Reverse Racism

Politico Asks: Is Beck Promoting Conservative Causes or Himself?

Glenn Beck

Source: Politico

Even as he prepares for a Saturday rally that could cement his status as an unparalleled force in conservative politics, Glenn Beck is facing quiet but persistent questions from some on the right about whether he can be a reliable partner for advancing conservative causes — or whether his main cause is . . . → Read More: Politico Asks: Is Beck Promoting Conservative Causes or Himself?

What Do You Get When You Mix Hate, Contempt and Intolerance For Illegal Immigrants? Death Threats To A Federal Judge

Sandhya Somashekhar/The Washington Post

The federal judge who blocked key aspects of Arizona‘s new immigration law was so well regarded across the political spectrum that she was nominated to the federal bench by PresidentBill Clinton, a Democrat, who tapped her on the recommendation of Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), one of Congress’s most conservative senators.

This . . . → Read More: What Do You Get When You Mix Hate, Contempt and Intolerance For Illegal Immigrants? Death Threats To A Federal Judge

White Group To Tea Party: Be Honest About Your Racism. Any Questions?

Via Daily Kos

Remember the Council of Conservative Citizens? They were Trent Lott‘s buddies back in the day, and are a modern-era, suit-and-tie version of the KKK (“CCC” … get it?). The Anti-Defamation League has more info on those racists here.

In any case, those guys aren’t happy that the Tea Party has run away from . . . → Read More: White Group To Tea Party: Be Honest About Your Racism. Any Questions?

Andrew Breitbart Issues Correction– Sort Of.

Andy Barr/Politico

Three days after posting a misleading video that cost Shirley Sherrod her job and started a race debate, Andrew Breitbart has posted a 37-word correction unrelated to the controversy he stirred up.

The original video Breitbart posted was a two-minute clip out of a 40-minute speech by former Department of Agriculture . . . → Read More: Andrew Breitbart Issues Correction– Sort Of.

The Andrew Breibart and Shirley Sherrod Saga: When Will Breitbart Apologize?

Andrew Breitbart

Andrew Sullivan/The Atlantic

“I think she should get her job back. I think she’s owed apologies from pretty much everyone, including my good friend Andrew Breitbart. I generally think Andrew is on the side of the angels and a great champion of the cause. He says he received the video in its edited form . . . → Read More: The Andrew Breibart and Shirley Sherrod Saga: When Will Breitbart Apologize?