Right-Wing Witch Hunts, Then and Now: Debbie Almontaser and Hallie Flanagan
Z Magazine by Chip Berlet <http://www.zcommunications.org/zmag/viewArticle/17517>
Debbie Almontaser and Hallie Flanagan have more in common than their decision to wear headgear. They both were targeted by public witch hunts for their educational and cultural activities. Both were smeared by small-minded xenophobic right-wingers. Both stood up to their accusers. Both belong in the Bill of Rights Hall of Fame. Flanagan was targeted in 1938, Almontaser in 2007-70 years and the witch hunts are still with us. This time the villain is not alleged communist subversion, but alleged Muslim terrorism. New cast, same script. The underlying frame is called "countersubversion," which has made repeat performances throughout U.S. history.
more: http://www.zcommunications.org/zmag/viewArticle/17517
-cb