controversy

Jon Stewart's Takedown of the "International Burn a Koran Day" Pastor

Matt Cherette · 09/09/10 12:46AM

Saturday marks the ninth anniversary of 9/11. And, for pastor Terry Jones down in Gainesville, Florida, it's also "International Burn a Koran Day." Tonight, Jon Stewart tore apart Jones' message, Republican lawmakers' hypocrisy, and—most importantly—Jones' mustache. Video inside.

Muslim Group Releases PSA, Promises Not to "Take Over This Country"

Matt Cherette · 08/31/10 03:04PM

Here's a PSA from Muslim organization My Faith My Voice, in which several Islamic Americans attempt—with a serious, non-ironic tone—to quell fears that they're out to impose their faith on others or "take over this country." Watch inside.

The Daily Show's Profile of a Bigoted Anti-Muslim Leader

Matt Cherette · 08/25/10 10:31PM

Tonight, The Daily Show switched gears for a bit and decided to discuss a different mosque controversy: a proposed one in the heart of Tennessee. The highlight? The profile of Laurie Cardoza-Moore, a ridiculously bigoted, anti-muslim member of the opposition.

Jon Stewart Points Out the Hypocrisy of Sarah Palin's Dr. Laura Defense

Matt Cherette · 08/24/10 10:23PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart tackled Dr. Laura Schlessinger's reprehensible, racist comments (listen here). Specifically, Stewart called out Sarah Palin for blindly/stupidly/hypocritically defending Schlessinger's vitriol when she'd called for Rahm Emanuel's firing last year for essentially the same thing. Video inside.

Pizza Delivery Driver Fired for Typing Racist Note on Receipt

Matt Cherette · 08/23/10 07:41PM

A Domino's Pizza delivery driver in Apex, NC has been fired after a black customer noticed the words, "N*GGER DON'T TIP" printed on the bottom of her receipt and reported the incident. Now, she's receiving several threatening calls. Video inside.