When America Embraced Islamophobia

Juan Cole / TomDispatch Oct 10, 2018 The Islamophobia that Donald Trump has made his own arose in the decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union, once the boogeyman of Communism was removed from the quiver of the American right. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Culture of Hate

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Sep 17, 2018 In researching his new book, Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges mingled with groups driven by antipathy for Muslims and others. This excerpt from "America: The Farewell Tour" offers intimate portraits of a few of their members. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

The Suspected Hate Crime That Changed Her Life

Rahima Nasa / ProPublica Sep 5, 2018 As the wife of a Muslim religious leader, Minara Akonjee came to America with uncertainty and hope. All of that was dashed in an instant. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

U.N. Report: Myanmar Generals Should Be Prosecuted for Genocide

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Aug 27, 2018 A fact-finding mission cites "human rights violations" that amount to "the gravest crimes under international law." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Women of Color Are Making History Ahead of Midterms

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 16, 2018 Finally, a bit of good news about America’s political prospects. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Under Trump, Congressional Candidate Could Have Been Barred From the U.S.

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 15, 2018 Ilhan Omar, a refugee from Somalia and a Muslim, wins the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th District House seat, hoping to succeed Keith Ellison. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Both Sides in Syrian Conflict Use Media to Stereotype Women

Zaina Erhaim / Truthdig Aug 1, 2018 Regime media paints a modern, Western-friendly picture, while opposition media depicts women as passive and dependent. Emerging news outlets are trying to present a more accurate image. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

American Islamophobia’s Fake Facts

Arnold R. Isaacs / TomDispatch Aug 1, 2018 Anti-Muslim activists in the United States were operating in a "post-truth era" and putting out "alternative facts" long before those phrases entered the language. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Making Sense of U.S. Moves in the Middle East

Rebecca Gordon / TomDispatch Jul 19, 2018 For more than 70 years, Americans have largely ignored the effects of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Now it’s time for debate about making future policy part of our conversations. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

In New York, Intolerance Has Become Routine

Rahima Nasa / ProPublica Jul 16, 2018 A Human Rights Commission report says almost 40 percent of Muslim, Jewish and Sikh residents of the city surveyed had experienced some kind of harassment. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Shame on the Supreme Court for Upholding Trump’s Muslim Ban

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Jul 3, 2018 The court's ruling ignores international law. The ban violates two treaties: the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Denmark Imposes New Restrictions on Immigrants

Ilana Novick Jul 2, 2018 Residents in largely immigrant neighborhoods must send their children to Christian and Danish values classes or risk losing welfare benefits in the latest in a string of right-wing policies across Europe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )