Was Ilhan Omar Sworn in with Her Hand on the Quran?
The Minnesota House of Representatives member used a commemorative Quran when she was ceremonially sworn into state office in 2017.
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Did Elementary School Principal Muhammad Al-Salad Forcibly Implement a Halal Menu?
A satirical Facebook page used a food-based pun to spread fake news about a fictional school principal.
Muslim Mayor Just Banned the Word ‘Christmas?’
Hoboken mayor-elect Ravi Bhalla is Sikh, not Muslim, and he didn't ban the word "Christmas."
In Context: Where Did Those Videos Trump Tweeted Come From?
Trump retweeted three videos from an extremist British group purportedly showing Muslims committing acts of violence, but the posts sorely lacked context.
Did Muslims March in Favor of Sharia Law in England?
A video showing a religious procession in Bradford, England, was misrepresented as a protest by those with an anti-Muslim agenda.
Police: Brutal Slaying Near Mosque Stemmed From Road Rage
Police say they found no reason to suspect that the murder of a teenage Muslim girl was motivated by religious hatred.
Murder Charge for Virginia Man in Attack on Muslim Girl
22-year-old Darwin Martinez Torres is being held without bail on a murder charge.
Did a CAIR Leader Say That ‘Muslims Are Above the Law’?
A CAIR leader avowed that "if you're a true, practicing Muslim, you're above the law of the land" in 2013, but that statement has been taken out of context.
Muslim Man Pushed Woman Down Stairs?
A video shows a man kicking a woman down a set of stairs in Berlin, but reports that the man was a "Muslim" or a "migrant" were unfounded.
Muslim Man Slaps Christian Woman
A video showing a controversial Russian teacher smacking one of his students was recirculated with a claim that it shows a Muslim man slapping a Christian woman.
University Forced Students to Wear Hijabs for Event?
While the Muslim Student Association at the University of Wisconsin-Madison held a "'Hijabi for a Day" event during Islam Appreciation Week, the school did not "force" students to wear hijabs.
Neighborhood Town Watch Threatens Muslim Neighbors?
There's no evidence that a threatening letter from a new "neighborhood town watch" was circulated to Muslims across the United States.
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Did a Couple Dubbed ‘Ken and Karen’ Point Guns at Protesters?
A chaotic scene in St. Louis sparked outrage, memes, and confusion.
Did Mark McCloskey Donate to Democrats?
After the couple pointed guns at protesters, rumors started to circulate about the McCloskeys' political affiliations.
Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.
Did Joe Biden Say He Didn’t Want His Kids Growing Up in a ‘Racial Jungle’?
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate's history with busing has haunted him on the campaign trail.
Does a Photograph Show a Species of Megabat?
The largest bats in the world have wingspans of more than 5 feet.