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“I just think often about how I’m no different than any child who had parents who are seeking a better life and how that my life could have so easily been someone else’s. I am... read the complete article
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17 Jan 2019
Caught in the Crosshairs of Hate: The Rohingya
A timeline of historic events that precipitated the modern day Rohingya crisis. read the complete article
17 Jan 2019 | Law Enforcement
A people forgotten: The Rohingya
For much of the last century, the story of the Rohingya has been one of a people fleeing forces beyond their control. The genocide that took our Facebook feeds by storm didn’t materialize out of... read the complete article
11 Jan 2019
The Clarion Project Has a “Preventing Violent Extremism” Program
On December 18, 2018, the Clarion Project, an organization with a long history of promoting anti-Muslim misinformation and conspiracy theories, published an article titled, “PVE vs CVE — What’s the Difference?” The piece, authored by... read the complete article
07 Jan 2019
Factsheet: UKIP
UKIP is an anti-immigration political party that spearheaded the “Yes” side of the Brexit vote in the United Kingdom. The party’s policies include calls for Muslim-only prisons, a burqa ban, and special security screening for Muslim would-be immigrants. The current party leader, Gerard Batten, has called Islam a “death cult,” defended Tommy Robinson, and has welcomed far-right personalities into the party. read the complete article
07 Jan 2019
Factsheet: Secure America Now
Secure America Now is a privately funded non-profit organization that employs fear-mongering ads to advocate policies which include dismantling the Iran nuclear deal, and designating the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization. Its funders include billionaire Trump donor Robert Mercer, and the president of the World Jewish Congress, Ronald S. Lauder. read the complete article
07 Jan 2019
Report from Charles Sturt University: “Islamophobia in Australia”
The Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation at Charles Sturt University has released its latest report, “Islamophobia in Australia.” The report captures and critically analyses data collected by the Islamophobia Register of Australia reflecting Australian... read the complete article
05 Dec 2018 | Terms/Tropes
Factsheet: Sharia
Often portrayed as a monolithic and medieval system of Islamic law, sharia has been used by anti-Muslim groups and politicians to argue against First Amendment protections for Americans who are Muslim. Critics express concerns that anti-sharia campaigns contribute to Islamophobia and infringe on American Muslims’ right to religious freedom. read the complete article
05 Dec 2018 | Individuals
Factsheet: Walid Phares
A media commentator with affiliations to anti-Muslim groups, Walid Phares has advised the Trump administration on foreign policy. read the complete article