Displaying Author: Bridge Initiative Team
01 Jun 2016
In Congress, Race and Religion Pose Challenges to Electability
In the final months, and moments, of former Senator Bob Bennett’s life, he took it upon himself to apologize to Muslims for Donald Trump. During one of his hospitalizations, Senator Bennett asked his wife and… read the complete article
11 May 2016
As Islamophobia Increases, So Does Use of the Word
Over the last year, we’ve witnessed a concerning rise in anti-Muslim incidents. At the same time, we’ve also seen increased use of a word to describe it: Islamophobia. Major media outlets and journalists have begun… read the complete article
02 May 2016
Anti-Muslim Violence & the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
[Image Description] Heading of Infographic Title Text: Anti-Muslim Violence & 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections Text Below Title: Amid a presidential election campaign frought with anti-Muslim rhetoric. American Muslims were met with verbal threats, physical assaults,… read the complete article
02 May 2016
Anti-Muslim Attacks in 2015
Title: Bridge Initiative Special Report | 2015 Â | Anti- Muslim Attacks in 2015 | Published May 2 2016 Sub Heading: Worst year since 9/11? Description of Infographic by line: [1] 174 Total Attacks in… read the complete article
26 Apr 2016
Muslim Stereotypes Used in Teacher Training to ID Terrorists
Over the last year, the United Kingdom’s terrorism prevention program, Prevent, has received much attention from journalists, politicians, and civil rights advocates on both sides of Atlantic who have raised concerns about its impact on… read the complete article
25 Apr 2016
Cruz’s Muslim Constituents Smeared as Extremists
If anything is part and parcel of American democracy, it’s the idea that voters can, and should, communicate their ideas and concerns to the members of Congress who represent them. On Monday, April 18, 2016,… read the complete article
15 Apr 2016
Bridge Initiative Hosts Panel Discussion on Race, Religion, and the 2016 Election
Against the backdrop of an election season characterized by unbridled anti-Muslim rhetoric, and a broader political landscape littered by hostile expressions towards refugees and minorities, Georgetown University’s Bridge Initiative hosted an afternoon panel discussion that… read the complete article
14 Apr 2016 | Event
Race, Religion & U.S. Presidential Politics – April 14, 2016 Event
The 2016 US Presidential election cycle is shaping up to be one of the most divisive in recent history, fueled by alarmingly irresponsible rhetoric. Traditionally, discussion of race and religion in the context of US… read the complete article
08 Apr 2016
American Muslims Challenge #AboutUsWithoutUs by Running for Office
An important hashtag has been circulating on Twitter for the past few weeks. #AboutUsWithoutUs. #AboutUsWithoutUs seeks to reorient national conversations about Muslim Americans to one that includes Muslim American voices in policy discussions. This is… read the complete article
23 Mar 2016
Muslims Not Welcome: Vast Majority of GOP Voters Agree with Trump
[Image Description] Heading of Infographic Title Text: Muslims Not Welcome: Vast Majority of GOP Voters Agree with Trump Subtitle text: In December 2015, leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump proposed a temporary but “complete… read the complete article