Video: CAIR-San Antonio Rep Says Travel Alert Should Not Be Taken Lightly Muslim Woman Harassed Over Religious Headwear While Taking Bar Exam It seems that this bar examinee was wearing a hijab, a scarf meant to cover the head and chest, and she had received prior permission from the Massachusetts Board of Bar Examiners to wear it for religious reasons. Nevertheless, a proctor interrupted her with this note while she was taking the exam: "Headwear may not be worn during the examination without prior written approval." But the woman in question reports that she had received such approval (as of Monday). Islamophobia, Alive And Well. And Obama is Partly to Blame (MSNBC) New Eid Stamp Issued by the U.S. Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service today announced the 2013 Eid Forever Stamp is being dedicated at the American Philatelic Society stamp show in Milwaukee, WI. CAIR: Muslims Oppose Raymond Kelly Bid for DHS "A Kelly appointment to any position in the administration would demonstrate President Obama's tacit endorsement of Kelly's embrace of racial and religious profiling and indicate a severe reversal of the administration's earlier positions," said Corey Saylor, a spokesman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Why Ray Kelly Shouldn't Sun Homeland Security CAIR-MN: Act! for America Leader Distributed Anti-Somali Handout CAIR: Glenn Beck Calls Diane Sawyer Pro Muslim 'Bigot' CAIR-San Diego: 100+ Turn Out for 'Sharing Ramadan with Neighbors' Event CA: Muslims Join Christian Counterparts in Feeding Santa Ana's Homeless TN: Murfreesboro Mosque Foes Press Delusional Lawsuit NY Mosque Vandalized

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CAIR Video News Update, August 3, 2013

If you missed any recent news impacting the American Muslim community, here's a 5-minute video review.

Topics covered in the video include: CAIR-LA Stands with Sikhs Following Hate Vandalism CAIR-San Diego Seeks Hate Crime Charges for Threats to Mosque Worshippers CAIR-MN Seeks to Keep Hate Group Leader Off School Property CAIR-Houston Hosts Media Iftar | CAIR-FL Wants 'MyJihad' Bus Ads Approval CAIR Rep Speaks at Va. Interfaith Iftar DC Imam Opens Session of Congress Support CAIR's Important Work During Ramadan