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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
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. The event’s organizers, bloggers Pamela Geller and Robert Spencer, have a long history of making incendiary statements about Muslims and…
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 the Diane Rehm Show and at Washington, D.C.’s National Press Club, citing statistics and referencing her personal history in Somalia…
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 faced a backlash from the attacks. A dramatic surge in hate crimes resulted in physical violence, but also in non-physical…