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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
Everyday Islamophobia: Lived Realities
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Peter Hopkins about his new book, Everyday Islamophobia (Bristol University Press), looking specifically at how everyday instances of anti-Muslim racism are connected to and sustained by the broader structures in society.
Zohran Mamdani calls out Islamophobia in NYC Mayoral Race
On October 25, 2025, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist nominee running to become the next mayor of New York City, released a powerful video addressing the rampant Islamophobia he has faced throughout his campaign.
Civilization Talk: How Politicians Use ‘Judeo-Christian’ to Cast Muslims as a Threat
By fusing ethno-nationalist populism with religion, the notion of a “Judeo-Christian tradition” has been mobilized as a symbolic “barrier against Islam,” framing Muslims—constructed as the religious and racial “other”— as threats to Western values and civilization.