Islamophobia

Elections

When faith becomes exclusion in public life

Wes Allen’s refusal to visit a mosque or synagogue reveals a troubling shift in how politics defines civic belonging.

May 11, 2026

Craig Jelks visits Islamic Academy of Alabama, condemns Tuberville Islamophobia

Independent Senate candidate Craig Jelks toured a Homewood Islamic school to counter conservative misinformation after safety concerns derailed the academy's relocation.

March 27, 2026

CAIR implores Tuberville to visit Alabama mosque after latest Islamophobic comments

Following the senator's latest comments suggesting a Muslim mayor was the “enemy,” the organization reiterated its open invitation for him to visit a mosque.

January 6, 2026

CAIR designates Tuberville an “anti-Muslim extremist” as Jones slams Islamophobic comments

The move came after Tuberville claimed Islam was not a religion and called for Muslims to be deported.

December 16, 2025

Islamic Academy of Alabama drops relocation plans after Islamaphobic pushback

Following inflammatory remarks from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the Islamic Academy of Alabama withdrew its relocation request to Hoover City Council.

December 9, 2025

The V tackles free speech battles, Islamophobia fight, and fading American Dream

This week’s episode examines censorship, religious discrimination, and why so many Americans doubt the promise of upward mobility.

December 8, 2025

When hatred becomes policy, the Constitution is the casualty

Religious fear, power and constitutional restraint collide in Alabama after rhetoric turns a zoning dispute into a test of democracy.

December 4, 2025

CAIR denounces Tuberville’s call for immigration ban on Middle East, North Africa

Sen. Tommy Tuberville claimed the D.C. shooting necessitated banning immigration from the Middle East and North Africa, prompting CAIR to call the remarks “unhinged.”

December 4, 2025

Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed

The Alabama Republican argued for abolishing the Senate filibuster to validate stolen election claims and block Muslim immigration.

December 3, 2025

Tuberville praises Trump for designating Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups

Tuberville backed the potential designation while describing "Radical Islam" as a "death cult" fundamentally incompatible with Western values.

November 26, 2025