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The Bridge Initiative is a multi-year research project on Islamophobia housed in Georgetown University.
The Bridge Initiative aims to disseminate original and accessible research, offers engaging analysis and commentary on contemporary issues, and hosts a wide repository of educational resources to inform the general public about Islamophobia.
Research & Resources
New Report Looks at Growth of Islamophobia on the Internet
“The Islamic Threat.” “Proud to Be An Infidel.” “It’s Not Racist to Criticize a Religion.” These memes, which circulate on popular Facebook pages, are not only incendiary, but according to a recent report out of Australia, are also examples of hate speech against Muslims. Commissioned by Australia’s Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI) and written by…
Problematic or Patriotic? Two Ways to Talk about Muslims
In March of 2011, Representative Peter King, a Republican from New York and the head of the House Homeland Security Committee, held the first of a series of hearings about the Muslim community in the United States. The first hearing, entitled “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and That Community’s Response,” was…
Meet the Network Behind Europe’s Anti-Muslim Hysteria
In Switzerland, politicians call for a ban on minaret construction. In France, legislators prohibits Muslim headscarves in public schools. In Germany, a massive anti-immigrant movement lashes out at Muslims. Over the course of the past decade, Islamophobia in Europe has been on the rise. While there are many factors that contribute to this growing hostility,…