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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
14 Jun 2016
Interview with Dr. Faisal Qazi
Voices On Islamophobia: Interview with Dr. Faisal Qazi, a leader in the American Muslim community. read the complete article
14 Jun 2016
Interview with South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool
Voices On Islamophobia: Interview with Amb. Ebrahim Rasool, former South African ambassador to the United States. read the complete article