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Factsheets on a range of issues, individuals, organizations, and terms related to Islamophobia. Browse through or search by keyword, category, or country.

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10 Nov 2019 | Organizations

Factsheet: Breitbart News

Breitbart News is a right-wing media outlet described by its former chairman, Steve Bannon, as a “platform for the alt-right.” The platform strongly supported Donald Trump during the United States’ 2016 presidential election. Breitbart publishes false claims about Muslims, gives voice to anti-Muslim conspiracy theories, and amplifies anti-Muslim writers and activists.  read the complete article

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07 Nov 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Michelle Malkin

IMPACT: Michelle Malkin is an American political commentator who has used her multiple media platforms, including as a Fox News contributor and columnist, to propagate anti-Muslim and anti-immigration conspiracy theories. Malkin has advocated the racial... read the complete article

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04 Nov 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Sean Hannity

Sean Hannity is a popular talk radio and cable news host in the United States. A self-described “advocacy journalist,” he is known for pushing right-wing conspiracy theories and for his close relationship with President Donald Trump. He frequently hosts prominent anti-Muslim figures on his show, including Sebastian Gorka, Pamala Geller, and Robert Spencer.   read the complete article

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04 Nov 2019 | Organizations

Factsheet: Thomas More Law Center

The Thomas More Law Center (TMLC) is a registered non-profit that represents the legal interests of Christian individuals contesting public school curriculum about Islam and Muslim-majority regions of the world, and has represented notable anti-Muslim figures in court. The law firm uses the threat of extended litigation to coerce school districts into modifying curriculum and propagates the conspiracy theory that Muslims seek to sabotage the U.S. through “civilizational jihad.” read the complete article

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31 Oct 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Laura Loomer

Laura Loomer is an American far-right activist who has been banned from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, PayPal, and other technology platforms for sharing hate speech targeting Muslims. She has described Islam as a “cancer on society,” and has promoted inflammatory and prejudicial conspiracy theories about Islam and Muslims. Loomer is currently running for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 21st District. read the complete article

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28 Oct 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Jeanine Pirro

Jeanine Pirro is a right-wing political commentator who is currently the host of “Justice with Judge Jeanine” on Fox News. Pirro has used her show to spread misinformation about Islam and Muslims and has given airtime to anti-Muslim pundits such as Frank Gaffney and Brigitte Gabriel.  read the complete article

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28 Oct 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson is an American right-wing commentator who has denounced the growing power of an “Islamic cult” in the Middle East, labeled white supremacy as a hoax, and advocated prompt handling of the “Islamic problem” that he believes is an imminent threat in the United States.  read the complete article

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10 Oct 2019 | Organizations

FACTSHEET: ATOMWAFFEN DIVISION (AWD)

Atomwaffen Division is an American neo-Nazi group that espouses virulent racism, homophobia, and antisemitism. With approximately 50 to 80 members nationwide, AWD’s strategy is to engage in acts of violence to destabilize society and provoke a ‘race war.’ Five murders between 2017 and 2019 have been attributed to AWD. read the complete article