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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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10 Jun 2015

Under New Anti-Terrorism Law, UK Schools Target Muslim Students

Back in 2010, Representative Louie Gohmert spoke out on the House floor about an overlooked threat to American national security: “terror babies.” Muslim infants born in the United States to immigrant parents, he believed, would be taken... read the complete article

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22 May 2015

In UK, False Stories About Muslims Fuel Hate Crimes & Prejudice

In the past week, three pieces about Islamophobia in the UK caught our attention. They underscore the depth of anti-Muslim prejudice in British society, and point to some of the reasons behind it. On Tuesday, The Guardian reported that a study... read the complete article

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05 May 2015

Pamela Geller Says She Doesn’t Hate Muslims. But Lots of Her Followers Do.

On Sunday, May 3, 2015, two gunmen opened fire outside of a “Draw Muhammad” contest hosted by the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI) in Garland, Texas. A security guard was wounded and police killed the suspects.... read the complete article

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27 Apr 2015

Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Long History of Fabricating & Fear-mongering

In recent weeks, Ayaan Hirsi Ali has been making rounds on national media outlets, promoting her latest book, Heretic. Portrayed in many circles as a credible voice on Islam, she has made recent appearances on... read the complete article

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24 Apr 2015

Islamophobia on Twitter: New Research Uncovers Tactics of Anti-Muslim Prejudice Online

In May of 2013, British soldier Lee Rigby was murdered by two Muslim men. The tragic event provoked a strong reaction from many corners of Europe and the United States. Some Muslims in the UK... read the complete article

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Critical analysis on contemporary topics related to Islamophobia.

“Civilization Jihad:” Debunking the Conspiracy Theory

Trump Calls for Ban on Muslims, Cites Deeply Flawed Poll

FBI’s “Don’t Be a Puppet” Website Stigmatizes Muslims as Extremists

UK: Spike in Anti-Muslim Attacks Casts Spotlight on Government Policies

Online Resources on Anti-Muslim Bias Incidents

Under New Anti-Terrorism Law, UK Schools Target Muslim Students

In UK, False Stories About Muslims Fuel Hate Crimes & Prejudice

Pamela Geller Says She Doesn’t Hate Muslims. But Lots of Her Followers Do.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Long History of Fabricating & Fear-mongering

Islamophobia on Twitter: New Research Uncovers Tactics of Anti-Muslim Prejudice Online