{
  "id": 5534665,
  "title": "25 Years After 9/11, Muslims Are Still Politicians’ Favorite Scapegoat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/25-years-after-9-11-muslims-are-still-politicians-favorite-scapegoat-5534665",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Intercept",
    "slug": "the-intercept-theintercept",
    "url": "https://theintercept.com/2026/09/04/911-muslim-islamophobia-terrorist/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two decades after the September 11 attacks, the United States has seen a surge in anti-Muslim sentiment and policies that further marginalize Muslims. Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, who would be the first Muslim senator if elected, has been subjected to numerous attacks by right-wing super PACs, which call him a terrorist and a threat to national security. In New York City, the city's first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has been met with skepticism over his attendance at the 9/11 commemoration. Journalist Rozina Ali argues that Islamophobia has become a staple of American politics, particularly during election cycles, and is now being used as a tool to undermine religious freedom. Ali points to recent efforts to classify Islam as a political ideology and restrict its practice. She highlights past cases involving the NSA's surveillance of U.S. citizens and a controversial federal law that was used to imprison imam Yassin Aref for 15 years. Ali emphasizes that the government's unchecked power has made it easier to label anyone it deems a threat as a terrorist.",
  "summary": "Rozina Ali on the rise of Islamophobia in America and the vague terrorism laws now being wielded against dissidents like the Prairieland protesters. The post 25 Years After 9/11, Muslims Are Still Politicians’ Favorite Scapegoat appeared first on The Intercept .",
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        "outlet": "The Intercept",
        "title": "25 Years After 9/11, Muslims Are Still Politicians’ Favorite Scapegoat",
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        "published": "2026-09-04T10:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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