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Mahershala Ali in "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother."
HAND OF GOD

Two-Time Oscar Winner Gives His Best Performance in a Decade

Mahershala Ali delivers a knockout performance as a Muslim hitman in “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.”

Nick Schager

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FIRST AMENDMENT 101

CNN Host Schools Nancy Mace in Fiery Live Interview

The MAGA congresswoman unraveled as she found herself on the receiving end of a First Amendment lesson.

Erkki Forster

French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi poses in front of the Olympic tapestry in Paris, France, March 12, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
WINDOW TO IRAN

‘Persepolis’ Author Dies at 56

She left Iran to study in Austria when she was just 14.

Harry Thompson

UNITED STATES - APRIL 10: Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., arrives to the U.S. Capitol before the House passed the budget resolution on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
BUCK STOPS OVER THERE

MAGA Rep Blames Someone Else for Vile Deleted Post

He previously said, “Muslims don’t belong in American society.”

Harry Thompson

Islamic Center in San Diego, California
HORRIFYING FOOTAGE

San Diego Mosque Massacre Takes Sickening Twist

Hate speech was scrawled on the weapon that the teenage gunmen used, authorities said.

Annabella Rosciglione

San Diego's Mayor Todd Gloria speaks during a press conference following a shooting at the Islamic Center
STREETS OF RAGE

Mayor Slammed Over Mosque Shooting in Foul-Mouthed TV Tirade

A woman raging at San Diego’s Todd Gloria accused him of having a “worst approval rating than a fascist dictator.”

Tom Latchem

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HOLY SITE ATTACK

3 Killed in Mosque Shooting and Two Teen Suspects Found Dead

The police chief said they would be “considering it a hate crime until it’s not.”

Vic Verbalaitis

Ali Shamkhani escorting his daughter—wearing a strapless gown—into a luxury Tehran hotel ignited fury over hijab crackdowns.
IRATE IRAN

Ayatollah’s Enforcer Sparks Outrage With Daughter’s Gown

The “strapless” wedding video has drawn accusations of hypocrisy.

Tom Latchem

MAGA conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer called out the GOP for not classifying the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.
SWITCHING SIDES

Laura Loomer Calls for Boycott of the Republican Party

The MAGA conspiracy theorist says the GOP has failed to address the “threat of Islam in America.”

Jasmine Venet

Trump tours Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
CHANGE OF HEART

Trump Praises ‘Incredible Culture’ of Islam at Huge Mosque

Trump instituted a “Muslim ban” during his first term and has argued that “Islam hates us.”

Liam Archacki

An Imam was withdrawn from the inauguration program over a Sean Hannity interview, according to a report.
CANCELED CLERIC

Imam Booted From Inauguration Over Hannity Terror Quiz

The Islamic center leader vanished from the program.

David Gardner

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