American Muslims
A Muslim Writer on Finding Her Voice in Post-9/11, Post-Trump America
"Whatever the costs of speaking out, far greater was the cost of silence," this Muslim columnist says.
Since 9/11, US Muslims Gained Unprecedented Political, Cultural Influence
Despite ongoing Islamophobia, American Muslims are having a moment. As one Muslim sportscaster put it: 'Everywhere I look, I see firsts happening."
The DNC's Deepening Embrace of Radical Islamists
The Democratic Party does a disservice to American Muslims when it exclusively selects Islamists to represent them.
Muslim Student 'Most Likely To Bomb U.S.' in Yearbook
The school chalked it up to an oversight issue.
When Is Ramadan 2018? Muslims Begin a Month Of Fasting
Ramadan is observed a day earlier in some parts of the world due to a moon-sighting methodology that leads countries to announce the start of the holy month on differing days.
Majority of U.S. Muslims Now Back Same-Sex Marriage
During his campaign, President Donald Trump said he would protect the LGBT community from the oppression of Islam.
U.S. Muslim Population Doubled In The Last Decade
By 2050, the U.S. Muslim population will reach 8.1 million, or 2.1 percent of the nation's total population—that's twice their representation today.
People Are More Favorable Toward Muslims in Trump Era
Favorable opinions of Arabs and Muslims are actually rising during the Trump era, according to a new poll.
Man Allegedly Kicked Off Greyhound Because of His Name
Ph.D. candidate Mohammad Reza Sardari posted a video of the incident on Facebook.
Muslim Women More Likely to Skip Mammograms
Religious and cultural barriers are stopping Muslim women from having mammograms.
NYC Muslim Day Parade to Be Led by Rabbi Marc Schneier
"This year's parade is more important than ever," the parade organizer said. "Racism, Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, bigotry and hate are on the rise in our country."
Has Trump Turned His Back on Muslims?
The head of the Countering Violent Extremism Task Force has stepped down following pressure from the Trump administration.
Trump's Religious Freedom Nominee 'Anti-Islam'
Sam Brownback previously barred the use of Sharia law in state courts and withdrew Kansas from the resettlement program for Syrian refugees.
Muslims Say Life Is Harder in Trump's America
Three-quarters of the 1,001 Muslim adults living in the U.S. polled by the Pew Research Center believe the president is unfriendly toward them.
New Research Explains the Rise in Anti-Islamic Hatred
How politicians talk after terrorist attacks correlates with whether hate crimes against Muslims rise or fall, research shows.
Jefferson's Vision of American Islam Matters More Today
How come the president from 200 years ago is more sensitive to Muslim rights than the president in 2017?
Trump's Saudi Speech Forgot One Thing: American Muslims
For Trump, Islam remains something foreign. It belongs to the "the Muslim world", rather than being a religion integrated into American society.
Trump Islam Speech Follows Former Attacks on Muslims
Trump is expected to seek increased cooperation against ISIS in a speech on Islam in Riyadh only weeks after attempting to implement his controversial "Muslim ban."
Female Imam Opens Mosque in Berkeley
The nation's second female-led mosque opens in Berkeley, California.
Trump Fan Charged with Hate Crime for Assault on Muslim
"Trump is here now. He will get rid of all of you," the accused allegedly said to the victim.
Madeleine Albright: I Stand Ready to Register as Muslim
The president on Thursday called for the creation of a national database to register all Muslims living in the U.S. to protect the country against terrorism.
U.S. Army Eases Rules on Beards and Turbans
An approved religious accommodation will continue throughout the soldier's career and may not be revoked or modified without approval of the Army secretary.
Yasmin Seweid and the Pressure on Many Muslim Girls
Seweid faces two misdemeanor charges after admitting to lying about a hate crime.
Tech Leaders Defy Trump on Muslims, Immigration
"We are choosing to stand in solidarity with Muslim Americans, immigrants, and all people whose lives and livelihoods are threatened by the incoming administration."
'I'm Muslim and Not a Terrorist' YouTuber Goes Viral
Danish YouTuber Arian Kashef's experimental video has attracted 58 million views in seven days.
FBI Reports Huge Spike in Hate Crimes Against Muslims
According to the bureau, incidents have increased 67 percent in one year.
Do Muslims Easily Assimilate Into American Society?
Muslim Americans are markedly more liberal than Muslims elsewhere.
Why Trump's Muslim Ban Won't Stop Terrorists
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed told interrogators that after 9/11 he knew we would be on the lookout for Arab men. So he recruited Southeast Asians.
Post Orlando, Isolation and Dismay for Gay U.S. Muslims
The Orlando attack was the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history and the worst assault in America on the LGBT community.