by Veronica Laizure, Civil Rights Director | Feb 1, 2020 | Blog
Just a few days after the third anniversary of the first Muslim Ban, the Trump administration has expanded its travel restrictions targeting even more Muslims and immigrants of color. The expanded Ban includes Sudan, Nigeria, Tanzania, Myanmar, Eritrea, and...
by Lani Habrock | The Oklahoman | Jan 29, 2020 | Blog
A bill filed for the 2020 legislative session seeks to exclude private business owners from state markets if their political ideologies don’t line up with that of the authors’. House Bill 3967, by Reps. Mark McBride, R-Moore, and Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City, restricts...
by Adam Soltani | The Frontier | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog
In 2010, I was 27 years old and had just embarked upon a new chapter in my life: a Master’s degree program, my recent marriage to the love of my life, and a new career. I was not, nor had I ever been, truly concerned with issues related to politics or my own...
by Adam Soltani | Jan 23, 2020 | Blog
Each year, CAIR Oklahoma (CAIR-OK) develops policy priorities to advance key issues and promote civic engagement among Oklahoma Muslims. The priorities are informed by research, community interest, and CAIR-OK’s mission, and is approved by our Board of Directors. If...
by Lani Habrock, Government Affairs Director | Oct 3, 2019 | Blog
There is a sign off the highway in North Oklahoma City. It is red and blue with “Islam” written in large white print on the red side, and the prophets listed in chronological order on the blue side. Along the bottom, a resource number and website to learn more. I...
by Veronica Laizure, Civil Rights Director | Aug 14, 2019 | Blog
It’s almost time to go back to school! Whether you’re starting at a new campus, returning to a favorite stomping ground, or sending your kids off to school, take the time to make sure you know your rights as a Muslim in a public school. Although reports of bullying in...
