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Muslim Candidate Faces Rising Backlash | Dover News
Abdul El-Sayed just shattered barriers by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party for U.S. Senate — a historic moment overshadowed by rising anti-Muslim backlash. Politicians are weaponizing his full name to stoke fear, while communities across the country face mounting hostility toward mosque construction. In McKinney, Texas, a new mosque was approved despite angry protests and boos aimed at a mayor who stood up for it. In Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, a rejected rezoning proposal has sparked a lawsuit, alleging biased treatment and violations of law. Muslim leaders see this as…
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