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

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04 Nov 2019 | Individuals

Factsheet: Sean Hannity

Sean Hannity is a popular talk radio and cable news host in the United States. A self-described “advocacy journalist,” he is known for pushing right-wing conspiracy theories and for his close relationship with President Donald Trump. He frequently hosts prominent anti-Muslim figures on his show, including Sebastian Gorka, Pamala Geller, and Robert Spencer.   read the complete article

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04 Nov 2019 | Organizations

Factsheet: Thomas More Law Center

The Thomas More Law Center (TMLC) is a registered non-profit that represents the legal interests of Christian individuals contesting public school curriculum about Islam and Muslim-majority regions of the world, and has represented notable anti-Muslim figures in court. The law firm uses the threat of extended litigation to coerce school districts into modifying curriculum and propagates the conspiracy theory that Muslims seek to sabotage the U.S. through “civilizational jihad.” read the complete article

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10 Oct 2019 | Organizations

FACTSHEET: ATOMWAFFEN DIVISION (AWD)

Atomwaffen Division is an American neo-Nazi group that espouses virulent racism, homophobia, and antisemitism. With approximately 50 to 80 members nationwide, AWD’s strategy is to engage in acts of violence to destabilize society and provoke a ‘race war.’ Five murders between 2017 and 2019 have been attributed to AWD. 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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22 Aug 2019 | Organizations

Factsheet: PI-News

IMPACT: The most influential anti-Muslim blog in Germany, Politically Incorrect (known as PI-News) criticizes what it perceives as the “Islamization of Europe” and “political correctness” towards Muslims in German politics and media. PI-News has connections... 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

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04 Dec 2018 | Organizations

Factsheet: Faith Leaders for America

Faith Leaders for America is a group of Christian and Jewish clergy pushing the Trump administration to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization. The group also expresses skepticism about interfaith dialogue between Muslims and other groups, which they consider part of the “the larger, stealthy Brotherhood ‘civilization jihad’ agenda” of “Islamic supremacists.” read the complete article

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04 Dec 2018 | Organizations

Factsheet: ACT for America

ACT for America is the largest anti-Muslim organization in the United States, which has led campaigns to ban sharia. The group has boasted a “direct line” to the White House through its connections with Republican lawmakers and other politicians. read the complete article