Republican Group's Event Plans Under Fire

Horowitz said the week is not anti-Muslim but is meant to raise awareness about the dangers of radicalism.

“The idea that all Muslims are fascists is ridiculous. We reject it,” Horowitz said. “The week is in defense of moderate Muslims against radicals. It’s a defense of all Muslim women who are abused, we’re standing up for them.”

According to BCR President Ross Lingenfelder, several events are being planned for the week, including a speech by an “Arabs for Israel” activist, a movie screening and a noon rally on Sproul Plaza.

Several student groups, including the Muslim Students Association, Students for Justice in Palestine and the Association of South Asian Political Activists have formed a coalition in response to the planned events.

“(The week) is an attack on the Muslim community at Cal and in the country, and an effort to marginalize them,” said Yaman Salahi, a member of Students for Justice in Palestine. “It’s also an attack on the free discussion of political issues, especially about foreign policy and the Middle East.”

In addition to campus organizations opposing the week, several local groups have also been organizing in response to BCR’s plans.

Sam Rubin, a volunteer at Revolution Books, said the World Can’t Wait campaign and members of Revolution Books are organizing protests and other events for the week.