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04 Nov 2015
FBI’s “Don’t Be a Puppet” Website Stigmatizes Muslims as Extremists
Earlier this year, we wrote about controversial efforts being made in the UK to “prevent people from being drawn into terrorism,” even primary school students. In May, school children in districts with higher-than-average Muslim populations… read the complete article
28 Oct 2015
UK: Spike in Anti-Muslim Attacks Casts Spotlight on Government Policies
Recent videos showing anti-Muslim abuse on public transportation in the UK have renewed conversations about Islamophobia, its consequences, and how to deal with a spike in attacks that target followers of Islam. In mid-October, a… read the complete article
28 Aug 2015
American Muslims: Fears v. Facts
The quotes above come from a recent Sterling Heights City Council Meeting. You can view that meeting, and hear the remarks, in this video. This story was also covered in the Arab American News. Statistics regarding support for targeting… read the complete article
09 Jul 2015
Online Resources on Anti-Muslim Bias Incidents
Islamophobia is a problem, but many people still don’t know that. Prejudice and discrimination on the basis of (perceived) religious identity is something many Muslims have dealt with, but incidents of anti-Muslim prejudice and discrimination… read the complete article
27 Apr 2015
Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Long History of Fabricating & Fear-mongering
In recent weeks, Ayaan Hirsi Ali has been making rounds on national media outlets, promoting her latest book, Heretic. Portrayed in many circles as a credible voice on Islam, she has made recent appearances on… read the complete article
24 Apr 2015
Islamophobia on Twitter: New Research Uncovers Tactics of Anti-Muslim Prejudice Online
In May of 2013, British soldier Lee Rigby was murdered by two Muslim men. The tragic event provoked a strong reaction from many corners of Europe and the United States. Some Muslims in the UK… read the complete article
24 Apr 2015
New Research Shows How Activists Use the Law to Make You Afraid of Muslims
Though Islamic law, or Sharia, does not exist in the United States, eight states (Alabama, North Carolina, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Tennessee) have banned it. More than two dozen other states have… read the complete article
24 Apr 2015
New Report Looks at Growth of Islamophobia on the Internet
“The Islamic Threat.” “Proud to Be An Infidel.” “It’s Not Racist to Criticize a Religion.” These memes, which circulate on popular Facebook pages, are not only incendiary, but according to a recent report out of… read the complete article
21 Apr 2015
Trends in Islamophobia: Focus on UK
Last week, on April 11th, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom hosted a conversation, Europe at a Crossroad: Civil Society Efforts to Counter Religious Hatred and Bigotry in Europe, at the National Press Club… read the complete article
15 Apr 2015
Do “42 Million Muslims” Really Support ISIS?
A new study is making rounds on the Internet with big claims about views of the self-described Islamic State. According to an article by the Clarion Project, more than 8 million people in the Arab… read the complete article