Jacob Bender interviewed on the SEPTA ads controversy (audio)
Jacob Bender on KYW Newsradio, October 6, 2014
Interfaith Statement on the Anti-Muslim Ads Bought for SETPA
We — the undersigned leaders, clergy, religious scholars representing the mosaic of faith communities in Philadelphia — strongly condemn the content of the anti-Muslim ads targeted for SEPTA. The real purpose of these ads, bought and paid for by anti-Muslim…
NFL Spokesperson Admits Player Should Not Have Been Penalized For Religious Gesture
“We’re happy that the NFL clarified the rule so that there’s no perception of a double standard,” said C.A.I.R Staff Attorney Ryan Tack-Hooper. “CAIR and the NFL have bigger problems than a penalty in a blowout game.”
Ryan Tack-Hooper on Business Matters
CAIR-Philadelphia Staff Attorney Ryan Tack-Hooper appeared on Business Matters (WFMZ Ch. 69) with Tony Iannelli with a panel discussing ISIS.
Jacob Bender on The Dom Giordano Program (audio)
Jacob Bender on WPHT (The Dom Giordano Program), September 29, 2014
Alert! Islamophobes Pay for Anti-Muslim Ads on SEPTA
CAIR-Philadelphia's staff attorney, Ryan Tack-Hooper, was interviewed on NBC10 about the Islamophobic ad campaign. He denounced the bigotry of Geller's ads while calling for the ignorant ads to be countered by compassion and reason.
Director’s Desk: At the Climate March
This past Sunday, Sept. 21, I was privileged to join over 400,000 of my fellow human beings in the largest demonstration in history to warn of the dangers of climate change to future life on earth.
Remembering 9/11: From Al-Qaeda to ISIS
A LETTER FROM JACOB BENDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CAIR-PHILADELPHIA Dear Friends and Supporters of CAIR-Philadelphia, As Salaam Alaikum: Exactly thirteen years ago today, on that late summer morning of September 11, 2001, the world — and the American Muslim community —…
Upcoming MYLPs for Parents
CAIR-Philadelphia continues its workshop series of “Muslim Youth Leadership Programs” for adults, expertly designed to help parents support their children facing Islamophobia and questions of identity during their formative years. These workshops are free and open to the public. September…