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Do Muslims Belong in America? History Has Some Answers

March 12th, 2026

Do Muslims belong in America? One Tennessee congressman says no, and he's not alone. But Muslims have been part of the American story since before there was an American story to tell.

Political & Religious Controversy 124 Comments

Free Quran and Hijab Handouts at Texas High School Prompt Investigation

February 11th, 2026

A viral video revealing that hijabs and Qurans were handed out at a Texas high school ignited outrage. But in a state mandating the Ten Commandments in classrooms, critics are asking: what’s the difference?

Political & Religious Controversy 96 Comments

Oklahoma Town Rejects Mosque, Citing Fears of Islam

January 16th, 2026

A proposed mosque in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma was rejected on zoning grounds after a heated city council meeting which occasionally veered into Islamophobia. Was this purely zoning concerns, or did bigotry play a role?

Political & Religious Controversy 182 Comments

Is Islamophobia Back? Ask Zohran Mamdani

October 31st, 2025

As election day looms, New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is facing an onslaught of Islamophobic attacks, criticizing everything from how he eats to insinuating he'd celebrate another 9/11.

Political & Religious Controversy 153 Comments

"Fake NIMBY Grandma" Mosque Scandal Hits Long Island Hamlet

August 8th, 2025

The Long Island town of Oyster Bay denied a local mosque's expansion based on testimony from a local grandmother who said it would disrupt her life too much. Only the thing is... this grandmother doesn't actually exist.

Political & Religious Controversy 45 Comments

Zohran Mamdani Faces Islamophobic Backlash After Upset NYC Win

July 2nd, 2025

Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in the Democratic primary for NYC mayor is sparking a wave of Islamophobia. Critics call him un-American, but the Muslim community isn’t backing down.

Political & Religious Controversy 60 Comments

Should It Be Illegal to Burn the Quran?

May 15th, 2025

In a first, two men are being prosecuted under Denmark's new ‘Quran Law’ for burning a Quran during a protest. Is this a necessary step for public safety, or are blasphemy laws back in Europe?

Political & Religious Controversy 65 Comments

Elon Musk: Muslim Aid Groups Are "Terrorists"

March 3rd, 2025

Amidst DOGE cuts, Elon Musk recently labeled Muslim aid groups “terrorists,” drawing strong condemnation from Muslim activists who say his comments fuel Islamophobia and endanger innocent lives.

Political & Religious Controversy 207 Comments

Can Muslims and Christians Coexist? Some Aren't So Sure

April 8th, 2024

The Muslim community is growing at a rapid pace in the West, and it is soon believed that Islam will be the second largest religion in the United States. And with this growth come tensions between Muslims and Westerners.

Political & Religious Controversy 135 Comments

College Professor Fired for Showing Image of Muhammad in Class

January 9th, 2023

An art history teacher was let go from Hamline University in Minnesota after showing a painting of the Prophet Muhammad. Now free speech advocates and Muslim activists are debating the merits of her firing.

Political & Religious Controversy 52 Comments

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