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November 2018

November 16, 2018

Gaslighting, Anti-Jewish and Anti-Muslim Rhetoric: What to Know

A brief tour of gaslighting. A thing happens, something is said or done. A person...

November 06, 2018

As #TreeofLife Shows, Trump’s Mainstreaming of Hate Puts All Minorities in Danger

By Ibrahim Hooper The horrific anti-Semitic attack on the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in...

September 2018

September 05, 2018

In the Midst of Rampant Islamophobia, American Muslims are Making Political History

American Muslims are making history. The unprecedented level of civic engagement and grassroots effort displayed...

June 2018

June 27, 2018

The Fight Against the #MuslimBan is Not Over – Here’s How You Can Help

Freedom of religion is one of the most important rights as protected by our Constitution....

June 25, 2018

The “Trump Effect” Continues to Tie into Bullying of Children and Minorities

It’s been more than a year since President Donald Trump was elected, and the effects...

May 2018

May 01, 2018

The Data is Clear – Most Americans Oppose Islamophobia

Last week the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the so-called Muslim ban, setting the stage...

December 2017

December 08, 2017

When Presidential Tweets Perpetuate and Promote Anti-Muslim Hatred

“Trump’s tweets show that, increasingly, America’s purveyors of anti-Muslim bigotry no longer need terrorism as...

November 2017

November 30, 2017

It’s Time to Stop Acting Like Women are the Reason Islamophobia Exists

In this selective fight against oppression, women matter only when our rights, our security, our...

July 2017

July 26, 2017

Muslim and Jewish Communities Join to Combat Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism

The anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim bigotry of our current political leadership represent a methodical and ideological...

July 20, 2017

Muslim Kids and Bullying – They ‘May Live in America, But They Are Not American’

Muslim children find themselves immersed deeply in a country whose elected leaders regularly identify Islam...

June 2017

June 24, 2017

Ramadan Reflections – In Search of Connections and a Brighter Future

Whether it’s neighbors who proudly display Trump signs on their lawn, or the casual racism...

June 23, 2017

In Times of Crisis, How Can Communities Heal?

Today, countless Muslim parents across the country may be telling their daughters not to wear...

June 18, 2017

In Ramadan and Beyond – What Does it Mean to be a ‘Good Muslim?’

I don’t cover my head. I don’t pray five times a day. I didn’t marry...

June 09, 2017

How ‘Act for America’ and Anti-Muslim Protesters Could Benefit from a Ramadan Iftaar

Perhaps Act for America thinks they are meeting a national crisis through this demonstration. But...

May 2017

May 21, 2017

TRANSCRIPT – Trump’s Speech to Muslim Leaders: This is a “Battle Between Good and Evil”

President Trump made his first speech on foreign soil today in Saudi Arabia, in which...

May 04, 2017

Senate Holds Hearings on Hate Crimes, But No Muslims Were Invited to Speak

The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) applauds the Senate Judiciary Committee for holding a hearing...

April 2017

April 27, 2017

In Trump’s America, are Islamic Schools a Better Choice then Public Schools?

Whether to send a child to public or private school is an important decision that...

March 2017

March 03, 2017

Between Disengagement and Changing Paradigms – A New Path for America’s Mosques

How does one resolve these two parallel realities – that while there are fewer people...

February 2017

February 16, 2017

Working with LGBTQ & Other Allies – Moving Beyond the Kumbaya in Interfaith Work

It’s time to move beyond the holding hands and singing kumbaya. It’s time to make...

January 2017

January 26, 2017

In Support of Muslims: Diverse Women’s Marchers Pledge Unity for Multiple Causes

The Women’s March was a call to action. It was a reminder to keep focused...

January 19, 2017

Why We’re Allies of the Muslim Community – Five Short Stories

By Islamic Network Group (ING) Staff Does it make sense that an organization named Islamic...

January 17, 2017

10 Ways to Be an Effective Ally to the Muslim Community

Following the results of the 2016 Presidential election, I have received countless emails and phone...

December 2016

December 31, 2016

Top Ten Good News Stories of 2016

In Altmuslim tradition, we want to usher out the year and welcome 2017 by relating...

December 30, 2016

12 Issues and Stories that Captured the American Muslim Communities in 2016

From the firing of Wheaton College professor Larycia Hawkins back in January for wearing a...

December 06, 2016

Open Letter from 300+ American Muslims to President-Elect Trump

This open letter is the first public communication from American Muslim leaders to the incoming...

November 2016

November 30, 2016

Trump, Interment Camps and Muslim Bans – an FAQ

By Maureen Pettibone Ryan Donald J. Trump has made several statements during his campaign that have...

November 25, 2016

What Routes will Muslim Communities be Charting in a Trump Administration?

By Shabana Mir Faith and ideological communities should expect a painful and polarizing four years....

November 15, 2016

And Then I Cried – Election 2016 Reflections

  By Sabeeha Rehman It was 5:00 a.m., and the Empire State Building was lit...

November 02, 2016

Election 2016: Muslim Americans Stand On a Precipice

By Imam Mansoor Sabree  Over the past couple of years, Muslim Americans have been experiencing...

October 2016

October 18, 2016

Confronting the New Southern Strategy of Anti-Black Racism and Islamophobia

By Dawud Walid American Election cycles normally have a polarizing effect on our society. In...

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