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The Bridge Initiative is a multi-year research project on Islamophobia housed in Georgetown University

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Factsheet

31 Oct 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Laura Loomer

Laura Loomer is an American far-right activist who has been banned from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, PayPal, and other technology platforms for sharing hate speech targeting Muslims. She has described Islam as a “cancer on society,” and has promoted inflammatory and prejudicial conspiracy theories about Islam and Muslims. Loomer is currently running for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 21st District. read the complete article

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28 Oct 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Jeanine Pirro

Jeanine Pirro is a right-wing political commentator who is currently the host of “Justice with Judge Jeanine” on Fox News. Pirro has used her show to spread misinformation about Islam and Muslims and has given airtime to anti-Muslim pundits such as Frank Gaffney and Brigitte Gabriel.  read the complete article

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28 Oct 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson is an American right-wing commentator who has denounced the growing power of an “Islamic cult” in the Middle East, labeled white supremacy as a hoax, and advocated prompt handling of the “Islamic problem” that he believes is an imminent threat in the United States.  read the complete article

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10 Oct 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Ted Cruz

IMPACT: Ted Cruz is a Republican senator from Texas who is widely known for his controversial stance on immigration and his connections to purveyors of anti-Muslim rhetoric, most notably Frank Gaffney and ACT for America.  read the complete article

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10 Oct 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Seyran Ateş

IMPACT: Seyran Ateş is a lawyer and author of five books on Islam, violence, and sexuality. Ateş uses her personal experiences to make generalized claims about Islam and “Muslim culture,” often reinforcing the “good Muslim/bad... read the complete article

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06 Sep 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: James Mason

IMPACT: James Mason is a neo-Nazi who advocates violent revolution against the United States government. He believes that chaos caused by white supremacist violence will lead to the collapse of the government and the rise... read the complete article

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15 Aug 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Heinz-Christian Strache

Heinz-Christian Strache is the former Vice-Chancellor of Austria and leader of the right-wing Freedom Party of Austria (FPO). During his youth, he was affiliated with Neo-Nazis and under his leadership, the FPO has promoted Islamophobia. Strache is also widely connected to right-wing parties across Europe. read the complete article

Factsheet

30 Jul 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Tulsi Gabbard

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has repeatedly stated “Islamism” and “radical Islamic ideology” fuel terrorism -- claims that are made by anti-Muslim activists and organizations in support of criminalizing Muslim communities. Gabbard has met with foreign leaders who have been accused of war crimes and fomenting hatred against Muslims.  read the complete article