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Russia infiltrates yet

artappraiser — Sat, 18 May 2019 23:52:42 +0000

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Russia infiltrates yet another right wing party.
Right leaning parties everywhere are sitting ducks if they worry more about the left than about Russian agents.https://t.co/7FO0UsaGQV
— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) May 18, 2019

way back in 2016: Hijab

artappraiser — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:48:04 +0000

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way back in 2016: Hijab approved as uniform option by Scotland Police

By The Press Association @ Telegraph.co.uk

The hijab has become an optional part of the Police Scotland uniform as the force works to encourage Muslim women to join the service.

Previously, officers could wear the religious headscarf with approval but it is now formally part of the force uniform.

Police Scotland said it is working to make the force "representative of the communities we serve." [....]

Photo caption: The Metropolitan police were the first police force in Britain to introduce the hijab as an uniform option CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES

more "cultural appropriation"

artappraiser — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:39:01 +0000

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more "cultural appropriation" kinda stuff:

This devout hijab-wearing Muslim loves singing in churches. And sees no problem with it. pic.twitter.com/T1eUsA0QcV
— DW News (@dwnews) May 16, 2019

Wait. So when a hijab is put

artappraiser — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:34:17 +0000

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Wait. So when a hijab is put on women it’s empowering, but when a turban is put on men it’s cultural appropriation and removed off the shelves?

What about empowering men? What about Sikh boys feeling represented?

NOW you realize the deep religious context is actually relevant?? https://t.co/KduTsUyCNZ
— Yasmine Mohammed (@YasMohammedxx) May 16, 2019

Nike Pro Hijab: One of the

artappraiser — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:24:04 +0000

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Nike Pro Hijab: One of the World’s Most Popular Clothing Item

By Teresa Kerr @ MoroccoWorldNews.com, May 17

Rabat – The Nike Pro Hijab currently ranks at number seven on the list of the world’s most popular items in fashion, according to the largest global fashion search platform, Lyst, in their Lyst Index, which claims a 125% rise in demand this quarter. The athletic wear hijab, released December 2017, remains a popular product after making headlines for being one of the first of its kind.

A triggering factor behind the demand for Nike Pro Hijab is that French retailer Decathlon canceled its own athletic hijab, called Kalenji Hijabi, due to negative feedback, including threats and complaints.

Those in opposition to the product include politicians Agnes Buzyn, the Health Minister for French President Macron’s administration, and Aurore Berge, from Macron’s centrist party, La Republique En Marche. Berge even encouraged people to boycott Decathlon’s stores. However, [....]

The French Senate voted "yes"

artappraiser — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:14:41 +0000

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The French Senate voted "yes" on an amendment that would ban a hijab-wearing woman from accompanying her child on a school field trip. Racist, random, and counterproductive as ****. If you want people to participate in civic life, then WELCOME them.
— Lauren Collins (@laurenzcollins) May 17, 2019