Library

Our Most Recent Publications

For 20 years, the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding has published objective research about American Muslims to support well-informed dialogue and decision-making. This page hosts a selection of the latest research published by ISPU. To further explore our work developing community, building understanding, and providing thought leadership, click through the dropdown menu on the Research tab in the navigation bar above.

Interested in a print version of something from ISPU’s library? Contact info@ispu.org for information on reprint fees. Our digital resources are always free.

NOTE: Posts marked A Scholar’s Take are op-ed written by ISPU scholars, who are provided a space on our site to display a selection of op-eds. These were not necessarily commissioned by ISPU, nor does their presence on our platforms equal an endorsement of the content. The opinions expressed are that of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ISPU.

Our work is funded by partners and individual donors. If our work has been useful or enlightening to you, we encourage you to support our objective, solution-seeking research on the challenges and opportunities facing American Muslims today. 

Facing COVID-19 Through Service and Contribution
American Muslim Women in Mosques
Negative Mental Health Impacts One Year into the Pandemic
Wind,Turbines,In,Field.,Concept,Of,Eco,Friendly,Thechnology
The Majority of American Muslims Believe that Climate Change is the Result of Human Behavior and that Government Regulation is a Way to Solve for it
New,York,,Ny,-,January,07:,Democratic,Presidential,Candidate,Vp.
Muslims Show More Trust in Public Officials’ Guidance on COVID-19
The,Constitution,Of,The,United,States,Of,America,On,A
The majority of Americans view laws that penalize the boycott of Israel as an infringement on constitutional rights
Gun,Free,Conceptual,Road,Sign,(against,A,Blue,Sky,Background)
Most American Muslims Believe Laws Covering the Sale of Firearms Should Be Stricter
Handsome,Young,Man,Suffering,From,Depression,Sitting,On,Cozy,Sofa
Only A Third of Americans In Distress Seek Out Mental Health Support
Muslims are more likely than the general public to rely on faith and family to cope
Portrait,Of,Cute,Little,Arab,Girl,Feeding,Muslim,Mom,With
The Majority of Muslims in the U.S. Either Prefer or Require Keeping a Halal Diet: An Analysis for Decision Makers
Perpetuating Islamophobia by Policing Student Protesters