Voices Stories by Grace Nasri
Old and new House committee chairs disagree on American Muslim loyalty
The new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Representative Peter King, Republican of New York, wrote, "I will do all I can to break down the wall of political correctness and drive the public debate on Islamic radicalization." more>
Bias charges soar in U.S.
The number of reported cases of discrimination against Muslims is on the rise across the United States, with religious discrimination cases sprouting up in states from Oregon and Illinois to Ohio and New Jersey. more>
Arab American battles anti-Muslim stereotypes in the American media
Since the 1970s, images of Muslims and Arabs in the media have been painted as violent, aggressive, villainous, ugly, and even sub-human. Retired Southern Illinois University professor Jack Shaheen said the routine of stereotyping perpetuated by American media has plagued minorities for decades. more>