The Islamophobia Industry

Islamophobia in the media

Covid-19 has highlighted more than ever the power of the media which, as an outlet of mass communication, has the potential to influence opinion both consciously and unconsciously. The media in any form can shape, confirm and deny our deepest convictions and suspicions. Taj Ali.

MSNBC’s Joy Reid under fire for ‘casual Islamophobia’

Primetime MSNBC host Joy Reid on Tuesday drew condemnation from Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) for how the host framed a question on her Monday night show.

Living closer to Muslims might be a cure for Islamophobia

A study of attitudes of Non-Muslims who live in proximity to Muslims in Sydney and Melbourne found they are less likely to mistrust Muslims and are more likely to be tolerant of difference.

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‘You don’t belong here’ – Islamophobia concerns as report finds racism experienced by 80% of Muslims in the North East

There are concerns around the rising levels of Islamophobia faced by people across the North East everyday.

Joe Biden wants Islam taught more in schools, decries ‘rise in Islamophobia’

Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden said Monday that he wants schools in the U.S. to teach more about Islam and claimed that there is an “unconscionable rise in Islamophobia” under the Trump administration.

How lockdown community spirit could help tackle Islamophobia in the North East

A report, produced by Newcastle University, Northumbria University and TellMAMA (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks), shows that nearly 70% of Muslims experience anti-Muslim racism regularly.

Say No to Islamophobia: Latest News on Islamophobia

In the aftermath of George Floyd killing, an uneasy discussion about racism in Minnesota’s Muslim community Some “think of themselves as superior because of their skin color and class.”

American Muslims, Black and non-Black, are having raw conversations as they grapple with questions of racial equity, tensions and representation in their own faith communities

Why the UK government should not be allowed to define Islamophobia

A government that enshrines a double standard of suspicion against Islam in its legislation should not be trusted to protect this religion through a legal definition

There is racism in Denmark: lawmaker

It is harder for people with Arabic-sounding names to get a job and dark-skinned people are profiled, says Pernille Skipper

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Moulsham Street gin bar in Chelmsford given license despite Islamophobia concerns from nearby mosque

The Only Way is Gin will be able to serve alcohol as late as 2am.

Mosque member speaks out against recent hate crimes that ‘heavily impact communities’

People might see incidents like these as minor things but they can be turned into big problems’.

From Orientalism To Islamophobia: Anti-Muslim Rhetoric And The Rise Of Hate Crimes In America

The terms Islam, Arab, and Middle Eastern have long been conflated with each other, and are increasingly depicted in an unfavorable light.

Islamophobia Has No Place in the Fight Against COVID-19: Latest breaking news on Islamophobia

Islamophobia Has No Place in the Fight Against COVID-19

From politics to social media, Muslims or anything associated with Islam (whether correctly or not) are dehumanized as objects against which to measure the intensity or severity of all things negative and threatening.

Investigation into Islamophobia within Tory party ‘is vital’

Boris Johnson needs to set up a stand-alone inquiry into Islamophobia – and fast.

Anger as right-wing UK voices suggest Ramadan virus spread

Scapegoating narratives may pose additional dangers to public health, warn experts.

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UK Appoints Independent Expert on Islamophobia

The crackdown and concentrated efforts are in response to worrying statistics showing a rise in islamophobia in the UK.

the UK government appointed an independent advisor to give expert advice on islamophobia, as well as help create a clear definition of the social problem.

Today is Marzieh Hashemi’s 10th day in US jail without being accused of any crime

Federal officials confirmed last week that a prominent American-born anchorwoman on Iranian state television was jailed in the U.S. as a material witness and has not been charged with any crime, according to court papers.