Oct 11th, 2006 · The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a crime victim's family has the right to sit in court wearing buttons with pictures of the victim. Defense attorneys say such displays could prejudice the jury.
Sep 12th, 2006 · Sheikh Hamza Yusuf is one of the most prominent American Muslim leaders today, but he's not well-known outside the Muslim community. He's an American convert to Islam who has very publicly attacked American foreign policy. He has also denounced Islamic extremism, while defending Muslims against what he sees as prejudice.
Aug 31st, 2006 · Fouad Ajami supported the U.S.-led war in Iraq. In a new book, The Foreigner's Gift, he says that the war went wrong because of the Arab world's prejudice against Shia Muslims and against the Americans who expected to help them lead Iraq.
Aug 13th, 2006 · British Muslims are wary of increased police surveillance and what they see as religious prejudice. In the aftermath of arrests in an alleged bombing plot, the situation may get worse.
May 10th, 2006 · Russian President Vladimir Putin takes a swipe at Western critics in his State of the Nation speech Wednesday, accusing them of hanging on to outdated prejudices. His remarks seemed to be a response to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who last week accused Russia of using its energy reserves as "tools of intimidation or blackmail." Western analysts agree, saying Moscow is pursuing a grand strategy to ensure total control over supplies to Western and Asian markets. They say gas is Moscow's "new nuclear bomb" - and that the Kremlin sees Washington's attempts to break its grip on pipeline routes as a pretext for a new Cold War.
Mar 5th, 2006 · A three-part series on the musical scores nominated for the Academy Award wraps up with a look at Pride and Prejudice, a recap of the other nominees and a prediction for which composer will win.
Dec 16th, 2005 · Vandalism and arson at Arab-American owned liquor stores in Oakland, Calif., highlight prejudices and resentments. Kristin Wiederholt of member station KALW reports that many resent having to rely on corner liquor stores for groceries.
Dec 7th, 2005 · The case of Stanley Tookie Williams renews debate over perceptions of racial prejudice in the U.S. justice system. Farai Chideya discusses color and capital punishment with Paul Butler, former federal prosecutor and professor of law at George Washington University