Bridge Initiative Team, Author at Bridge Initiative

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

Video

09 Feb 2016 | Educational

Yes, Marco Rubio, Islamophobia is a Problem

Is Islamophobia "widespread" in America? Unfortunately, yes. read the complete article

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

Video

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

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

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