Data Digest
Launched in January 2022, the Data Digest contains the latest reflections on pressing topics affecting American Muslim communities today. Pulling from ISPU research and reports from over the years, as well as collaborations with trusted partner scholars and organizations, our staff and guest authors translate crucial, impactful knowledge into this accessible and sharable written post format.
The posts below are sorted by date, with most recent digests appearing first.
Report 2 of the US Mosque Survey 2020: Perspectives and Activities SUMMARY The US Mosque Survey 2020 is a comprehensive statistical study of mosques
American Muslim Poll For decades, the issue of climate change has been a hotly debated topic, one that has figured prominently in the political
In late February 2022, masses of Russian military forces invaded Ukraine, beginning the deadliest and most intense episode in the Russo-Ukrainian War that began
On May 24, 2022, 21 people were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas in a mass shooting (defined as 4 or more
Community in the Time of Corona SUMMARY Muslims experiencing distress report accessing mental health professionals at equal rates as their counterparts in the general
Key Takeaways: The vast majority of Muslims of all walks of life require or prefer eating halal, which refers to religiously prescribed dietary guidelines.
Religious Groups’ Views on Ceasefire: The crisis in Gaza, which as of this writing has claimed the lives of around 1,200 Israelis and more
DC Rally for Gaza Ceasefire on November 4, 2023 // Photo by Susan Melkisethian Religious Groups’ Views on Ceasefire: The crisis in Gaza, which
Introduction A record number of voters showed up to the polls for the 2020 general election, including Muslims. President Joe Biden was elected by
Introduction A record number of voters showed up to the polls for the 2020 general election, including Muslims. President Joe Biden was elected by
Banking While Muslim: From closed accounts and denied transactions to investigations, Muslims are the most likely faith group to report challenges with financial institutions
At ISPU, one of our core values is responsiveness. We know that keeping that value top of mind in our research strategy allows those