Dawud Walid

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Dawud Walid is currently the Executive Director for the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), which is a branch of America's largest advocacy and civil rights organization for Muslims in America. Walid is a preacher of the Islamic religion, who delivers weekly sermons at various mosques throughout Michigan.

May 21, 2013, 12:00 pm Local Politics, National, Politics

By Dawud Walid

Obama, Jay-Z, and curbing the culture of violence

If the First Family disassociated itself from a gangsta rapper, it would be a great start.

May 14, 2013, 1:27 pm National, Politics

By Dawud Walid

The Obama administration's Nixonian sins

President Obama is failing miserably on his 2008 campaign pledge to have the most transparent administration ever.

May 7, 2013, 2:30 pm National

By Dawud Walid

Why is Assata Shakur on the Most Wanted terrorist list?

The FBI’s addition of Assata Shakur to the Most Wanted terrorist list is a reflection of a larger problem relating to law enforcement’s anti-terrorism tactics.

Apr 30, 2013, 5:05 am Politics, State Politics

By Dawud Walid

Political hypocrisy over racist slur from Michigan Democrat

Where are the statements from Democrats to oust Platko over her use of the n-word?

Apr 23, 2013, 4:00 pm National, Politics, State Politics

By Dawud Walid

Boston bombing should not delay immigration reform

The recent tragedy in Boston should not be used as a political football to punt on immigration reform legislation.