This Saturday in #nerdland: what we mean by “radicalization”, a surge in anti-Muslim rhetoric, historical consequences, and legislation to support families in need.
The word “radicalized” has been widely searched since the director of the FBI mentioned the phrase when referring to the couple involved in the San Bernardino attacks. The term has been used loosely in the presidential campaign as candidates hope to capture the attention of potential voters. But just what does it mean to be “radicalized”? And could anti-Muslim sentiment in the campaign be another form of radical expression?
MHP will also take a closer look at the real world consequences of our climate of fear and intolerance as attacks on Muslim Americans have spiked recently. Melissa and her panel will also discuss the impact of the philosophy “see something, say something” and the risks of profiling.
America is no stranger to terrorism and even condoned one of the earliest forms of domestic terror: lynching. Southern Senators opposed anti-lynching legislation in the late 19th century and eventually apologized many years later. Now some GOP candidates are endorsing anti-Muslim proposals as a response to terror. How will history judge their response?
Plus, we’ll speak to former foot solider and Executive Director of the Diaper Bank of North Carolina, Michelle Old, who will tell us about recent legislation that could assist families in need of diapers.
Joining our Saturday morning conversation will be: To prep for our discussions, feel free to check out: Be sure to read what we’ve linked above, and watch Melissa Harris-Perry Saturday at 10am ET on MSNBC. Join the conversation—share your thoughts about these issues on Facebook and Twitter with the hashtag #nerdland.
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