Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 13/10/2026The freedom to believe means nothing without the freedom to leave. That shouldn’t be controversial. But in too many places, it still is. We defend the right to question, dissent, and walk away—without fear. Back that fight: exmuslims.org/donate 010
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Reports of the death sentence from August have now been confirmed by Khorasan Newspaper and Iran Human Rights: iranhr.net/en/articles/9095 010
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Pakistan continues to be one of the worst offenders in blasphemy prosecutions: www.dawn.com/news/2034832/vlogger-b… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Rights don’t usually disappear overnight. They’re chipped away—quietly, incrementally, until what once felt unthinkable becomes normal. Stay informed. Subscribe to Dissent Dispatch. exmuslims.org/#newsletter 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Indonesia has a long history of needlessly litigating free expression in the digital era. jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesian-sal… 010
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The comedian faced prosecution for calling the Turkish president a "dictator" in a recent stand-up special, Dead Sea. abcnews.com/International/wireStory… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026A fixture of the country's original constitution, "secularism" was replaced with "Allah" in 1977 before a court reversal in 2010. www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/trust-an… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026While dissent of this kind has not been unusual in Tehran, it still offers hope that the will of the Iranian populace is not completely broken. www.rferl.org/amp/iran-tehran-stude… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Criticizing a religion is not the same as hating the people who follow it. We oppose anti-Muslim bigotry—and defend the right to question ideas. Both matter. Both are necessary. Subscribe for more perspectives on freedom of conscience and dissent. exmuslims.org/#newsletter 011
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026In addition to her lack of hijab, the "sleeveless dress" Parastoo Ahmadi wore in this music video was also a point of outrage for the Iranian regime: www.bbc.com/news/articles/crn45ed1k… 042
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Italy is the latest European country to introduce more restrictions on Islamic face coverings in public spaces. www.euronews.com/2026/09/20/meloni-… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Mayor Abdullah Hammoud has said the Ramadan displays represent "who we are as a city." ffrf.org/news/releases/dearborn-ram… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Sri Lanka is now reportedly seeking a pardon for the convicted man. www.themorning.lk/articles/bI1d9asc… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Freedom of expression isn’t evenly applied. In theory, it’s a universal right. In practice, some voices are easier to ignore than others. Those who leave or challenge belief systems often find themselves pushed to the margins. That’s where the standard is tested. Learn more: exmuslims.org 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Following public backlash, the award has been rescinded from Ashrafi. But why was it given in the first place? Via National Secular Society: www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/09/… 010
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Tensions are high in western Iran, especially in Mahsa Amini's hometown of Saqqez, where regime authorities have attempted to prevent people from visiting Amini's grave. www.iranintl.com/en/202609167981 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Your doubts aren’t weakness. They’re not something to fear or suppress. They’re your mind trying to make sense of the world — on your own terms. Subscribe for more stories from those who chose to question. exmuslims.org 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Reportedly, Turkish authorities have also shut down LGBT-related "websites and social media accounts." www.ynetnews.com/article/sjpauuhkfl 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026“There is no such thing as unconditional love in Islam.” For many ex-Muslims, questioning belief doesn’t just spark debate—it can fracture the relationships that once felt unshakable. Watch Jamal’s full story: youtu.be/yBwzWrK9qPI Stand with those who take that risk: exmuslims.org/donate 010
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Iran regrets that hijab enforcement is impractical in wartime—implying the regime is simply biding its time until it can once again throw repression into full throttle. www.iranintl.com/en/202609096713 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026As enforcement actions over hijab violations tick up, Iranian universities may soon find the state breathing more intently down their necks. www.iranintl.com/en/202609089317 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Secularism in the public sphere is vital and non-negotiable. At the same time, does it really make sense to provide private rooms where meditation is allowed but prayer is not? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/que… 100
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026When fundamentalism can always point back to scripture, reform can only go so far. That’s why EXMNA supports those challenging the status quo. Support that work: exmuslims.org/donate #ExMuslimsofNorthAmerica #ExMuslim 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026At Barnet Hill Academy, students as young as 7 must wear "compulsory" hijab. The school is set to become state-funded. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/31… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026One of Turkey's most popular comedians, Deniz Göktaş was re-arrested for jokes critical of organized crime in Turkey. stockholmcf.org/turkish-comedian-de… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Questioning doesn’t usually start with a debate. It begins quietly—something small that doesn’t quite add up. Most people try to move past it. But it lingers. Because once a question takes hold, it’s hard to ignore. Take a closer look: whyNOTislam.net 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026The Portuguese "burqa ban" is now law. www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026A 56-year-old Singaporean man in Malaysia has received 14 days in prison for "insulting Islam" in a conversation with a taxi driver—despite the fact that he apologized for his remarks. www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/s… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026 Leaving isn’t easy — and for many, it carries real risks. The real turning point isn’t escape — it’s discovering others on the other side. Our work is about proving that life after Islam doesn’t have to mean isolation. Donate to support that work. exmuslims.org/donate/ 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The Taliban have formalized a ban on all public demonstrations throughout Afghanistan. afintl.com/en/202608220070 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Belief isn’t always a choice. In some places, leaving your religion—or even questioning it—comes with real consequences. What’s framed as faith can be enforced through fear. Explore the data: exmuslims.org #InternationalApostasyDay 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 21/08/2026The Supreme Court may soon hear a challenge to Texas's law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Despite being one of hundreds who re-shared a post about Muhammad's child bride Aisha, retired British police officer Stephen Gray was convicted of making a "grossly offensive" statement. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/15… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Questioning doesn’t usually happen all at once. It builds—slowly, privately, often in places where it isn’t safe to say anything out loud. What looks like silence isn’t always agreement. Explore more: whyNOTislam.net 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Access to information isn’t guaranteed. Sometimes it’s filtered—by what’s encouraged, what’s discouraged, and what’s left unsaid. That doesn’t just shape knowledge. It shapes conclusions. Explore more: whyNOTislam.net 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 07/08/2026When family gatherings turn into debates about whether Bitcoin is halal. This is what happens when religion replaces personal judgment. Subscribe for more perspectives that challenge the expected. exmuslims.org/#newsletter 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Turkish influencer Fatma Soydaş has been arrested for "insulting religious values." Prosecutors accuse her of posting "obscene" material while wearing hijab; Soydaş claims the posts in question are AI-generated. en.haberler.com/here-is-the-initial… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Is there more uniting Muslims and Christian nationalists than it may seem? WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOdarDZsU 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Muslims and Christian nationalists: natural enemies, or ideological allies? WATCH: youtu.be/OtyOdarDZsU 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Islam and the far right have more in common than you think. Full video out tomorrow on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ExMuslimsOrg 021
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026A German citizen of Lebanese descent, Ballout had an extensive criminal record and was known to authorities as an Islamist sympathizer. www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62eg899l… 010
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Hadi Matar, who was previously convicted of attempting to murder author Salman Rushdie, is now on trial for terrorism. abcnews.com/Entertainment/wireStory… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 22/07/2026The UK will amend its immigration law to allow the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, a grooming gang leader. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/world/eu… 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Australia is expected to adopt some of the recommendations put forth by its special envoy to combat "Islamophobia" while declining to endorse others. www.sbs.com.au/news/article/governm…sbs.com.auGovernment expected to rebuff key recommendations to tackle IslamophobiaIt’s taken ten months for the government to respond to the report handed down by the special envoy to combat Islamophobia. 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 18/07/2026An Iranian presidential report has found record levels of public anger and falling religiosity, but also high levels of national pride amid the country's war with the US. www.iranintl.com/en/202607161900 001
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Allah knows what’s in your heart… but rejects your prayer over a fart. 🎨: Haram Doodles 021
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 15/07/2026A Pakistani Christian accused of blasphemy has been acquitted based on lack of evidence. While this case had a good outcome, hundreds of people of all faiths remain detained on blasphemy accusations. www.dawn.com/news/2013409 000
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Islam: “75% of humanity are losers.” Reality: That’s one hell of an ego. 🎨: Haram Doodles 021
Ex-Muslims of North America @exmuslimsorg.bsky.social · 13/07/2026The Taliban is now enforcing a ban on smartphones for government workers and, in some cases, school and hospital employees. www.npr.org/2026/07/10/g-s1-132396/… 000