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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
Pew Study: U.S. Muslims Feel Unwelcome Yet Hopeful
There can be little debate that the election of Donald Trump has disparately impacted millions of women, Latinos, people with disabilities, the LGBT community and many more. Additionally, there are millions of American Muslims who have also felt the rhetorical and political brunt of Trump’s bluster. To that end, the Pew Research Center released a 192-page…
The Trump Administration and Anti-Muslim Groups
[Image Description] Heading of Infographic Title Text: The Trump Administration + Anti-Muslim Groups Subtitle Text: Numerous Trump White House officials have worked with anti-Muslim organizations and promoted their message. This infographic outlines some of those associations. Click on each group or administration official’s name for details. Infographic Key: Text: KEY: The bubbles represent three major…
A New Era in American Politics: The Trump Administration and Mainstream Islamophobia
A New Era in American Politics Abstract This report analyzes how far-right Islamophobic discourse has been mainstreamed with the election of President Donald J. Trump. Through qualitative research examining the rhetoric employed by the Trump campaign and subsequent administration, the report finds that senior Trump administration appointments share a common belief that Islam and Muslims…