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Jan 30, 2013

‘My Jihad’ Ads Come to Metro, Opponent Calls Them ‘Deceptive and Cynical’

A new series of ads appearing in four Metro stations seek to change the conversation around what “jihad” really means.

Nov 15, 2012

Metro Adds Disclaimers to Political Ads With Pamela Geller’s Newest Anti-Muslim Banners

Pamela Geller said last month that her campaign to plaster Metro stations with billboards and banners that attempt to stir up “anti-jihad” sentiment by invoking 9/11 would “go on for years.” Seems like she wasn’t lying.

Oct 23, 2012

Just in Case You Were Wondering, Metro Doesn’t Have an Opinion on Waging War on Muslims

Metro has added a disclaimer to controversial ads that have appeared in stations equating Muslims to savages.

Oct 15, 2012

Religious Groups Buy Metro Ads to Counter Anti-Jihad Posters

A coalition of religious organizations representing a broad spectrum of faiths is buying up ad space in Metro stations to counter an advertising campaign mounted last week that many observers see as anti-Muslim.

Oct 10, 2012

Christian Group Buys Metro Ads Opposing Anti-Muslim Campaign

Two days after ads inveighing against jihad went up in four Metrorail stations, a progressive Christian group announced it is buying ad space of its own to hit back at what many perceive as a blatantly anti-Muslim campaign.

Oct 09, 2012

No Charges for Teacher Who Covered Up Anti-Muslim Ads on D.C. Metro

It took just a few hours for someone to attempt to obscure a controversial anti-Muslim advertisement that went up yesterday in four Metrorail stations when a high-school teacher used Post-It Notes to cover one up.

Oct 08, 2012

Controversial Anti-Jihad Ads to Appear in Metro Today

After a late court ruling on Friday, a controversial ad equating Muslims with savages will go up in four Metro stations today.

Oct 05, 2012

Judge Hears Arguments Over ‘Defeat Jihad’ Ad in Metro

A federal judge heard arguments yesterday over whether Metro should accept an ad defending Israel and pledging to “defeat jihad.”

 
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