“The primary objective of the ADC-RI Media Research Project is to research, track, and document anti-Arab and Islamophobic bias in the media, public discourse, and from public officials. This tracking project will serve as a resource tool which will highlight the prevalence of bias and bigotry. The project will expose xenophobia and hatred that target minorities in the U.S., particularly Arab and Muslim Americans.
The project will also celebrate achievements of Arabs and Muslims from around the world.”
“If they don’t put a more concerted effort on Michigan, he might lose by double digits,” said Abed Ayoub, the national legal and policy director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.
Mr Ayoub said that Michigan is also home to many supporters of the Palestinian cause.
“Those are people we grew up with, who support us,” he told The National. “If they think this is only a Palestinian or Arab issue, they’re missing the point.”
