Bridge Initiative Team, Author at Bridge Initiative

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

Report

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

Editorial

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

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

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

Editorial

02 Sep 2015

“Obama Is a Muslim” and Other Presidential Panics

Once again, Obama’s perceived Muslim identity is in the news. New survey data from a Democratic polling organization claims that half of Republicans (54%) believe Obama is a Muslim. Some have voiced concerns about the poll’s... read the complete article

Infographic

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

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

Infographic

08 Jul 2015

Two Decades of Prejudice: FBI Hate Crime Statistics

[Image Description] Heading of Infographic Text: Two Decades of Prejudice: Hate Crimes Against U.S. Muslims Since 1997. Reported by the FBI, Compiled by the Bridge Initiative Graph in Center of Infographic Title Text:... read the complete article

Infographic

08 Jul 2015

Attacks Against Muslims Surge After Chapel Hill Shooting

Heading: Attacks Against Muslims Surge After Chapel Hill Shooting | The Bridge Initiative at Georgetown University | Published July 8 2015 Descriptions by line moving L-R [1] The murders of 3 Muslims in Chapel... read the complete article