Latest from Ken Chitwood
Why Some People of Faith Refrain From Voting in the US
The motivations among those who abstain from voting for religious reasons are varied. But as the election looms ever closer and the rhetoric around it remains supercharged, systematically excluded communities and other religious actors with objections to American policies form a distinctive, if diverse, coalition.
Tampa’s Muslims Thrive, but Political Crosscurrents Create Dilemmas
Tampa’s Muslims are shaping local, statewide and national elections with the increasing political power that comes with such a substantial presence. But that influence is far from monolithic: The Muslim community’s shifting political crosscurrents and fault lines mean it doesn’t align neatly with either camp in the country’s increasingly polarized landscape.
Muslim Asylum Seekers Face a Unique Plight at the US-Mexico Border
Navigating perilous trails to reach Tijuana, Mexico, Muslim migrants from countries like Chechnya, Afghanistan, Syria and Ghana risk their lives with hopes of claiming asylum in the U.S. If they succeed in crossing over, a triple bind of discrimination, Islamophobia and right-wing fearmongering await them on the other side.
Black Muslims in the Americas: An Enduring Legacy
Exploring the legacy of Black Muslims in Americas and their centuries-long experience might help us better understand and address contemporary currents of Islamophobia, anti-Muslim bias and racism in the Americas.