Source: The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61641-2001Oct3.html

On October 3, 2001, The Washington Post reported "For 'Other' Americans, A New Kind of Terrorism." The article noted, "All of a sudden -- because of their dress, their beards, their religion, their names, their cultural backgrounds -- some of our neighbors and co-workers have become branded as 'outsiders.'" This article focused on the experiences of a Baltimore...

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http://www.uua.org/uuawo/issues/respond/index.html

The Unitarian Universalist Association developed a page on their web site entitled, "Responding to the Tragedy." This page includes information on how to support Arab, Sikh, and Muslim communities; how to influence public policy; how to support disaster relief; as well as providing spiritual resources for Unitarians.

Source: The Arizona Republic

On October 2, 2001, The Arizona Republic reported that "a Muslim woman will not be allowed to pursue claims that her boss violated her rights by pressuring her to stop wearing a head scarf to work." Zenib Ali said she "was told in 1996 to stop wearing the scarf at work or she would be transferred to a position with less customer interaction...She said her religion requires her head to be covered in the presence of men who are not family members...The Supreme Court declined on Monday to consider reinstating Zeinab Ali's lawsuit...

Source: The Times Record News

http://www.trnonline.com/stories/10022001/regional_news/27395.shtml

On October 2, 2001, The Times Record News reported "Family tries to make sense of fire at truck stop; FBI, police still looking into blaze."

Source: The Detroit Free Press

http://www.freep.com/voices/columnists/edaher2_20011002.htm

On October 2, 2001, The Detroit Free Press published the editorial "Anti-Islam bigotry runs deep." The writer, Michael Daher, suggests that "backlash" is part of "a dark, persistent, xenophobic undercurrent of American tradition -- a reality that must not be denied if it is to be effectively controlled as the century unfolds."

Source: Newsday

On October 1, 2001, Newsday reported that "Hundreds of Queens residents gathered...for a solemn and, at times, spirited multifaith service honoring World Trade Center victims. Reflecting the borough's diversity, representatives of virtually every major global religion delivered remarks, including Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Buddhist."

Source: The New York Times

On September 28, 2001, The New York Times reported that "American Muslim and Arab groups have enlisted government officials, Islamic scholars and even a teenage pop star to combat what many fear could be a rising tide of harassment and hate crimes....The announcements were recorded by Attorney General John Ashcroft; Senator John McCain; Mary Frances Berry, chairwoman of the Commission on Civil Rights; and Mandy Moore, a 17-year-old singer popular with preteenagers."

Source: Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-000077726sep28.story?coll=la%2Dheadlines%2Dnation

On September 28, 2001, The Los Angeles Times reported, "Assaults Against Muslims, Arabs Escalating."

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

On September 28, 2001, The Milwakee Journal Sentinel reported that, "worried about reprisals against Sikhs, who have been harassed because they wear turbans...Darshan Dhaliwal led a group of 16 Sikh leaders to Washington, D.C., this week to meet with President Bush...The Sikh delegation included leaders from California, New York, New Jersey and Arizona."

Source: The Seattle Times

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestlife/134346469_turban270.html

On September 27, 2001, The Seattle Times reported, "Understanding turbans: Don't link them to terrorism."

Source: The Nation

http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=special&s=raychaudhuri20010927

On September 27, 2001, The Nation featured the article "Scapegoating."

Source: The White House

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/09/20010926-1.html

On September 26, 2001, the White House issued a press release stating "President Welcomes Sikh Leaders to White House."

Source: Time.com

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1101011001-175969,00.html

On September 25, 2001, Time.com featured a story about the rising intolerance in America. The comprehensive article noted, "Imagine this: you wake up every morning nervous, stalked by faceless enemies. It is nothing personal; they just hate what they think you represent. The attack could come at any time, and there is virtually no defense. If that seems to...

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Two web pages have been established to honor the memory of Balbir Singh Sodhi:

Sikhnet: Balbir Singh Sodhi, which includes information about the memorial service, a downloadable color poster, a photo gallery, and information on the memorial fund.

Arizona Sikh Gurdwara: Balbir Singh Sodhi, which includes news items and letters of condolence.

Source: San Jose Mercury News

http://www0.mercurycenter.com/premium/opinion/columns/033850.htm

On September 24, 2001, The San Jose Mercury News published an editorial by Congressman Mike Honda, "It's a time for unity, not lashing out." The editorial includes "ten actions that every citizen can take to promote unity and tolerance."