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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

After the 2024 election ... What lessons can be drawn from both coalition-building and the fragmentation of the Muslim vote? How can Muslims and other minority communities prepare for the Trump administration? And can the student protest movement help mobilize a new generation of Muslim voters?

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DEEP DIVES WITH ISPU: After 2024, what’s next for Muslim voters?

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Dug Song @dugsong.com · 16/03/2025

Deeply moved by Tarek Albaba’s film on the #hatecrime killing of 3 Muslim students in #ChapelHill. Watching it in #Dearborn (home to the largest Arab American community) on the Int’l Day to Combat #Islamophobia (6 years after #Christchurch) is a powerful reminder: We must stand together against hate

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Tragedies like these and the overall alarming rise in hateful acts against Muslims, Arabs, and Palestinians underscore the urgency of research that captures the scope and devastating impact of Islamophobia. Learn about the harms of institutionalized Islamophobia: ispu.org/institutiona...

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Czuba, who threatened the family before attacking Wadee and his mother, who survived, made hateful comments about Palestinians and Muslims. These comments were central to his conviction last week on hate crime charges, as well as murder.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Since October 2023, there has been a surge in reported bias incidents against Muslims, many of which have been life-altering and, in some cases, deadly. That includes the tragic murder of six-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi by his family's landlord Joseph Czuba in Illinois in 2023.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

86% of U.S. Muslims prefer/require halal food—but many Muslims in places like schools and hospitals won't have foods that meet their guidelines. Will you help us equip decision-makers with this research so Muslims can observe their faith with dignity? bit.ly/2025-ramadan

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Ramadan Mubarak to all those celebrating! We wish you peace and prosperity during this time of increased spiritual reflection. Want to increase your acts of kindness this Ramadan? Consider supporting ISPU as we conduct rigorous research to counter misinformation about Muslims: bit.ly/2025-ramadan.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

This event, held on International Day to Combat Islamophobia, is part of a larger initiative to show that Islamophobia is deadly for Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim. We hope you'll join us at the event: bit.ly/36SecondsScreening

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

On March 15, Join ISPU, Arab American National Museum, and Our Three Winners Foundation for a film screening of 36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime, a documentary that follows the aftermath of the tragic 2015 murders of three Muslim college students.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

27% of Muslims in the U.S. identify as Black or African American. Do you know how often Black Muslims attend religious service? Or the types of causes they are most likely to support? Dive into this data and more in our Black Muslim Experiences toolkit: ISPU.org/Black-Muslims

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Ahead of Ramadan, a time of increased charity, we're highlighting research on the challenges of banking while Muslim. Explore this issue more: ISPU.org/Banking-While-Muslim

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Muslims are more likely than the general public to face challenges with non-profit accounts, such as being denied opening a non-profit bank account, at U.S. banks.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Interested in learning more about the findings from our report on improving Islamic schools? Get in touch about receiving a presentation that can be tailored to suit the needs of Islamic school leaders, administrators, funders, and more: bit.ly/ImprovingIslamicSchools

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

As more Latinos embrace Islam, understanding their experiences and building bridges between the Latino community and Muslims will strengthen community unity. Join us for an engaging training and be a part of building stronger, more connected communities. 🔗 REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/lvtraining-f...

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

ISPU's Petra Alsoofy will moderate a discussion with the film's director, Tarek Albaba, then all guests will enjoy an iftar dinner. Learn more and register: bit.ly/36SecondsScr...

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Join ISPU and the Arab American National Musem on 3/15 for a screening of 36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime, a documentary that follows the aftermath of the murders of Deah, Yusor, and Razan, and their families' fight to have their murders labeled a hate crime.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Don't miss the latest ISPU research, webinars, and events. On your mobile device, visit ISPU's main profile page, tap the bell icon in the upper right corner, and then set your notification preferences.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Black Christian leaders: Join this 2-part workshop facilitated by @DrMamaKam that explores the historical, theological, and social dynamics between Black Christians & American Muslims. 🎁 $50 gift card for completing both sessions Learn more + register: www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-lea...

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we proudly invite you to deepen your understanding of the experiences of Black Muslims, who make up one-third of the American Muslim landscape. Explore our Black Muslim Experiences toolkit today: ispu.org/black-muslims/

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The media shapes how current events are perceived. ISPU offers a journalist toolkit with strategies on covering Muslims in the US and the issues that impact them creatively and confidently. We encourage you to share today with journalists in your network: ispu.org/journalist

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Covering American Muslims Objectively and Creatively: A Guide for Media Professionals - ISPU

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Such narrow media representations open the door to distorted public perceptions of American Muslims, especially in the absence of any first-hand knowledge of this diverse community.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The majority of Americans say they do not know a Muslim. For many of these Americans, what they know about Muslims comes from media representations. However, according to media content analysis, more than 80 percent of television media coverage of Islam and Muslims in the United States is negative.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

ISPU various studies on Islamophobia, taken together, provide a robust understanding of the prevalence, manifestations, and consequences of anti-Muslim bigotry as well as responses to it. Our research shows Islamophobia is pervasive, systemic, and a threat to all: ispu.org/institutiona...

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

As the only organization of our kind, we’re the go-to source for anyone seeking information about Muslims in America and issues that impact them.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

ISPU has been at the forefront of discovering trends and opportunities that impact American Muslims for almost 20 years. We’re a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that builds understanding and strengthens communities by laying a foundation of facts.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Our work strengthens Muslim communities and equips those working toward full and equitable inclusion with solution-seeking research.

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The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) @theispu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

At the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU), we envision an America where Muslims are thriving and equal. And we believe that relevant, rigorous research in the right hands will help us get there.

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