October 10 – 16

 After Donald Trump’s remarks, Muslims light up Twitter with #MuslimsReportStuff

After Donald Trump’s remarks, Muslims light up Twitter with #MuslimsReportStuff

The Washington Post

Following the second presidential debate, Muslims took to Twitter with the hashtag #MuslimsReportStuff. This was in response to Donald Trump’s comment on Islamophobia stating, “Muslims who come into the country must report when they see something going on.”
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Muslims worldwide mark Ashoura

Muslims worldwide mark Ashoura

Al Jazeera

Aljazerra shares photos from Ashoura, a date that is particularly important to Shia Muslims. It marks the date of the Battle of Karbala, where Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Muhammad, died.
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Trump inspires Muslim-American women to launch a PAC

Trump inspires Muslim-American women to launch a PAC

Politico

Ghazala Khan, along with 20 other Muslim women, have created the American Muslim Women Political Action Committee in response to Donald Trump’s negative comments about Muslims.
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Hollande: 'France has a problem with Islam'

Hollande: 'France has a problem with Islam'

Al Jazerra

French President, Francois Hollande, stated “France has a problem with Islam” and that “too many immigrants arriving here that shouldn’t be” in December 2015, but is now just coming out in a recent book.
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Jordan Tones Down Textbooks’ Islamic Content, and Tempers Rise

Jordan Tones Down Textbooks’ Islamic Content, and Tempers Rise

The New York Times

Jordan’s Education Ministry unveiled a new curriculum this school year featuring less about Islam than usual. This was done in an effort to combat radicalization in schools.
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Israeli President Hosts Quiet Meeting of Muslim and Jewish Leaders

Israeli President Hosts Quiet Meeting of Muslim and Jewish Leaders

The New York Times

Israeli President hosted a meeting with religious leaders “chief Sephardic rabbi of Israel, the president of the Sharia Court of the Palestinian Authority and two rabbis from a West Bank yeshiva.” The purpose of the meeting was to start a dialogue between the parties.
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86% of American Muslims plan to cast their vote - it will not be for Trump

86% of American Muslims plan to cast their vote - it will not be for Trump

Independent

According to a survey from CAIR, nearly 86% of American Muslims plan to vote for Hillary Clinton this upcoming election.
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