This is the kind of nonsense that Democrats try to pull that takes taxpayer time and money to root out;
I understand it's a lot to ask, but shouldn't a state senator have a basic understanding of the Constitution? It seems that if you are an elected Muslim, certain aspects of assimilation, like adhering to constitutional law, can be overlooked.
A paid internship promoted by Democratic Colorado State Senator Iman Jodeh lists identifying as Muslim as one of the qualifications for applicants, according to a job posting that has since been deleted.
Mediaite reported Wednesday that the lawmaker posted a job opening for an intern to work with the Menasa Muslim Joint Legislative Caucus, which she founded alongside Colorado state Rep. Yara Zokaie, a fellow Democrat, in 2024.
Jodeh and Zokaie launched the Joint MENASA & Muslim Caucus in November of that year, saying it would advocate for Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian, and Muslim communities and work to combat xenophobia and Islamophobia.
Jodeh, a first-generation American of Palestinian descent, embraces the political movement of Islam as an integral part of her identity, and apparently believes that anyone who works for her should do the same.
Under "Qualifications," the first requirement states, "Identify as a Muslim and/or as Middle Eastern, North African, or South Asian," which forms the group's acronym.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and an interest in policy, social change, justice, and the legislative process. This part-time internship includes a $1,000 stipend and runs during the 2027 legislative session.
Notice that it does not mention needing knowledge of the United States
Constitution or its laws.
Federal law prohibits covered employers from discriminating against employees or applicants based on their religion or national origin, as stated in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines religious discrimination as treating applicants unfavorably due to their religious beliefs.
The EEOC states that Title VII bans job advertisements that discriminate, including those showing a preference for applicants of a specific national origin.
Colorado law also prohibits employment discrimination based on religion under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act.
Jodeh is no stranger to trying this type of illegal stunt. In November 2023, she advertised what she called the "second annual Arab or Muslim Legislative Internship" for the 2024 legislative session. That posting similarly sought applicants who identified as "Muslim or Arab."
The word is assimilation, something that I don’t think Jodeh can even spell. Which is surprising because she absolutely understands the word discrimination.
This is the kind of nonsense that Democrats try to pull that takes taxpayer time and money to root out. Do they do anything for the American people? Of course not, but they will try to further their agendas at all costs and fatten their personal wallets along the way.
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