WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Hate Hurts America Community and Interfaith Coalition (HHA) today announced that Sears, one of the nation's largest retailers, has joined a growing list of advertisers that have stopped advertising or refuse to place their ads on Michael Savage's "Savage Nation" radio program. In an e-mail to HHA, a Sears official wrote: "Sears Holdings will not be advertising on 'The Savage Nation.'" HHA, a group of religious and civic organizations seeking to challenge hate speech on talk radio, was formed as a result of Savage's recent rhetorical attacks on Muslims, Islam and the Quran, Islam's revealed text. Coalition members are calling on advertisers nationwide to stop airing commercials on Savage's nationally-syndicated program.
SEE: Hate Hurts America
http://www.hatehurtsamerica.org/
SEE ALSO: National Radio Host Goes on Anti-Muslim Tirade (CAIR)
Savage has a long history of rhetorical attacks on a variety ofminority groups. He says he has lost at least $1 million in revenue becauseof the advertiser campaign.
SEE: Hate Hurts America
http://www.hatehurtsamerica.org/
SEE ALSO: National Radio Host Goes on Anti-Muslim Tirade (CAIR)
Savage has a long history of rhetorical attacks on a variety ofminority groups. He says he has lost at least $1 million in revenue becauseof the advertiser campaign.
Advertisers that have already stopped airing, or refuse to air commercials on "Savage Nation" include Universal Orlando Resorts, AutoZone, Citrix, TrustedID, JCPenney, OfficeMax, Wal-Mart, and AT&T. The Hate Hurts America Community and Interfaith Coalition includes public officials and civil rights advocates, as well as representatives of the Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Latino, and Asian communities.
CONTACT: Hate Hurts America Community and Interfaith Coalition
Coordinator Sabiha Khan, 407-430-3747, coordinator@hatehurtsamerica.org
SOURCE Council on American-Islamic Relations
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