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29 Nov 2016

When Islamophobia Turns Violent: The 2016 U.S Presidential Elections

Executive Summary This report highlights trends and patterns surrounding Islamophobia since the start of the 2016 U.S. presidential election cycle. It does so in the broader context of hatred, violence and social hostilities confronting Muslims... read the complete article

Article

20 Oct 2016

Bridge Update: Amplifying American Muslim Narratives at the White House

The Bridge Initiative is committed to conveying information and research about Islamophobia to individuals at key institutions in the worlds of policy and news media. On Tuesday, October 18th, Georgetown’s Bridge Initiative faculty member, Engy... read the complete article

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22 Sep 2016 | Event

Islamophobia in Focus: Muslims & the Media

On September 22, 2016, the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute hosted a panel discussion about recent findings that show that 9 out of 10 news reports about Muslims, Islam, and Islamic organizations are... read the complete article

Article

08 Sep 2016 | Terms/Tropes

Islamophobia: The Right Word for a Real Problem

The history of American and European interactions with Muslims around the world is long and complex. Over time, geopolitical events abroad — wars, conflicts over natural resources including land and oil, and domestic security threats... read the complete article

Report

03 Sep 2016

Danger & Dialogue: American Catholic Public Opinion and Portrayals of Islam

What do American Catholics think about Islam, Muslims, and interreligious dialogue? And how do Catholic publications portray the faith of Muslims? These are some of the questions addressed in our latest report, “Danger & Dialogue:... read the complete article

Article

23 Aug 2016

“Terrorism” in the Republican and Democratic Platforms: What are the Implications?

Near the end of his speech at the Democratic National Convention, former President Bill Clinton stated, “If you’re a Muslim and you love America and freedom and you hate terror, stay here and help us... read the complete article

Article

17 Aug 2016

Islamophobia Rising: A Long Week for Muslims Everywhere

Islamophobia is more than just nasty insults or vague threats; Islamophobia can kill. “He was a kind-hearted man, very humble, very down to earth.” These are the words of a member of the mosque in... read the complete article

Article

28 Jul 2016

Pope Francis visits Poland at a tense time for relations between Europe’s Christians and Muslims

This article by Bridge Initiative Research Fellow Kristin Garrity Şekerci originally appeared in the London School of Economics and Political Science blog. Pope Francis has stated that the ‘world is at war’ following the series of recent... read the complete article

Article

30 Jun 2016 | Politics

Lessons Learned from President Eisenhower’s Mosque Visit 59 Years Ago

Visits to American mosques by sitting U.S. Presidents are a big deal. Only three have ever done so. President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first to visit a mosque on June 28th, 1957. This week... read the complete article

Article

29 Jun 2016

As Islamophobia Surges, Anti-Muslim Speakers Exploit Fears

As the election season has set into motion a flurry of anti-Muslim rhetoric, and set off an alarming number of anti-Muslim attacks, another consequence has surfaced in recent months in local boroughs across the United... read the complete article