Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(111,301 posts)
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 06:59 PM Jun 2014

A Muslim reporter’s icy welcome from Texas GOP: ‘Where are you from?’

Even conservatives were quick to criticize a Keller school trustee’s bigotry.

But while most of north Tarrant County denounced Jo Lynn Haussmann’s Muslim-bashing last week, another story unfolded in downtown Fort Worth.

UT Arlington senior Heba Said, opinion editor of The Shorthorn, wrote Wednesday about the disgusted looks and comments of “you people” and “y’all Muslims” directed her way as she covered the Republican state convention.

In one panel session, a prominent official of the Republican Party of Texas repeatedly described all Muslims as Islamists.

More at http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/06/12/5896825/a-muslim-reporters-icy-welcome.html

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
A Muslim reporter’s icy welcome from Texas GOP: ‘Where are you from?’ (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jun 2014 OP
We can ALWAYS count on Republicans to be complete assholes! mbperrin Jun 2014 #1
they certainly never miss an opportunity to embarrass sane Texas folk Skittles Jun 2014 #2
Racism comes in many forms but it's all still racism. Viva_Daddy Jun 2014 #3
Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Texas»A Muslim reporter’s icy w...