Ilhan Omar

‘Outraged’ Yemeni American deli owners boycott New York Post over Ilhan Omar cover

April 15, 2019Politics

The cover could incite further hate crimes against the congresswoman and Muslim Americans at a time when Islamophobia is already on the rise, says community organizer Debbie Almontaser.

Congressional Representatives-elect Rashida Tlaib, left, and Ilhan Omar, right, will both use Qurans during their ceremonial swearings-in on Jan. 3, 2019.

Two reps were sworn in on the Quran. It’s a symbolic moment for Muslim Americans.

January 3, 2019Immigration

A woman in a hijab speaks into a microphone as dawn breaks in the clouds. An American flag waves in the distance.

Immigrants have a long history of taking their issues to the people — as political candidates

October 31, 2018Politics

‘In love with democracy,’ Ilhan Omar draws diverse supporters in bid for Congress

October 30, 2018Politics

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