The human solidarity of Sadiq Kahn

Published: 14 May 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

“Notice what Khan didn’t say. He didn’t say he refused to be an exception [to Trump’s mooted ban] because he’s Muslim. He said he refused to be an exception out of solidarity with ‘my friends, my family, and everyone who comes from a background similar to mine.’ There’s a crucial difference. You don’t have to be Muslim to have Muslim friends and family. You don’t have to be Muslim to come from ‘a background similar’ to Muslims.”

GOP Islamophobia vs. UK Labour’s anti-Semitism: spot the differences – Peter Beinart – Haaretz 10.05.16
One party acknowledges it has a problem. The other does not.
Read analysis here

And see:

Who's in, who's out: Trump's version of modern society – Waleed Ali – The Sydney Morning Herald 13.05.16

Jewish groups unite to defend Muslims from discrimination - The Times of Israel/JTA 13.05.16
American Jewish organisations team up to oppose religious discrimination and to support legislation thwarting proposed ban on Muslims entering the US.

Sadiq Khan will not be Trump's 'exception' - Peter Beinart – The Atlantic 10.05.16
And other foreign leaders should follow suit.

Sadiq Khan's London win is a slap in the face to anti-Muslim hate-baiters like Trump – Haroon Moghul – Haaretz 08.05.16
The newly-elected Mayor of London's victory gives us American Muslims hope that our fellow citizens too will stand up to the anti-Muslim hate waged by Donald Trump.

German Jews divided over fear of anti-Semitism among Muslim immigrants May 7, 2016