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Research & Resources
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 woman on a London bus launched a profanity-laced tirade at a pregnant Muslim passenger, threatening to kick her in the…
“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 methodology, wondering if it’s indeed “half” of GOP voters who hold this view. Regardless, this poll, like many before it,…
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 civilians comes from Gallup. Data on anti-government extremists can be found, in this New York Times report from June of 2015. Data on Muslim…