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07 Mar 2016
Is the Hijab “Passive Terrorism?”
Recently, a report exposed a U.S. government white paper that links the hijab to the spread of violent extremism. As first revealed by The Intercept, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory published pseudo-analysis from Tawfik Hamid… read the complete article
07 Mar 2016
Is the Hijab “Passive Terrorism?”
Recently, a report exposed a U.S. government white paper that links the hijab to the spread of violent extremism. As first revealed by The Intercept, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory published pseudo-analysis from Tawfik Hamid… read the complete article
09 Feb 2016 | Educational
Yes, Marco Rubio, Islamophobia is a Problem
Is Islamophobia "widespread" in America? Unfortunately, yes. read the complete article
02 Feb 2016
“Civilization Jihad:” Debunking the Conspiracy Theory
When GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson spoke in a January 2016 debate about a Muslim plan of “civilization jihad” on America, most viewers probably didn’t know that he was echoing a years-old conspiracy theory advanced by the leaders of America’s most active anti-Muslim groups. Mobashra Tazamal explains. read the complete article
21 Dec 2015 | Year in Review
Islamophobia in 2015: Year in Review
Islamophobia in America was at its worst in 2015. But there is a silver lining. read the complete article
08 Dec 2015
Trump Calls for Ban on Muslims, Cites Deeply Flawed Poll
In a press release today, GOP frontrunner Donald Trump called for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on.” His statement also cites a deeply flawed… read the complete article
19 Nov 2015
The Super Survey: Two Decades of Americans’ Views on Islam & Muslims
Key Findings In a climate of increased suspicion and skepticism towards Islam and Muslims, polling data collected over the years reveals how Americans have come to view their country’s third-largest religious group. This Super Survey, which… read the complete article
17 Nov 2015
The 10 Best and Worst Responses to the Paris Attacks
Shortly after the series of attacks in Paris that left over 100 people dead, people around the world were taking to the Internet to voice their reactions. The assault, which ISIS claims it carried out,… read the complete article
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