Following US president Donald Trump’s ascension to power, the world has seen a sharp rise in hate crimes against Muslims and other minorities. A 2016 Georgetown University report documented the effects of Trump’s campaign rhetoric on his supporters. Whilst 2015 saw the sharpest increase in documented hate crimes (180 offences), new reports continue trickling into various watchdog sources. As Trump fights to keep his travel ban in place and various US officials begin dialogue with foreign nationals, many are keeping a watchful eye on events surrounding the Muslim world. The Charlie Hebdo, Bataclan, German Christmas Market, Orlando gay nightclub and other violent terrorist attacks have compounded societal divisions, spurring bitter resentment between various denominations of Western society, with secular and moderate Muslims caught in the crossfire. Many are unsure as to how to ameliorate the crisis. Sections of the Left have tried to accommodate refugees fleeing hostile war zones within the MENA region, whilst far-right factions have pushed for legislation to close the borders and stave off further terrorist attacks. With no end in sight, all sides remain vigilant against new provocations. The following SlideShare attempts to explain the root causes of Islamophobia. About ALLRIOT: Allriot is a sweatshop-free statement t-shirt website. We don't mince the words we say, or the designs we print. This month we're taking on Islamophobia with our ACLU fundraiser campaign - #ThisMeansLove. In light of Führer Trump’s disgraceful visa ban on six Muslim countries, we’ve decided to try a little ‘social experiment’ in order to expose the reactions of people towards Muslims, in the US, UK and elsewhere. Your mission, should you accept, is to engage others by wearing it for a few days, especially in crowded places such as workplaces, malls, concerts, and throngs of bustling, open-mouthed gawkers, etc. Try different methodologies. Lollygag. Hug your local Sheik. Flash mob (the more, the merrier). Most importantly, just be yourself, but stay safe. Record your observations using our template, either via a journal, blog, social media, video, or with an old-fashioned pen and paper. In return, you’ll get some kickass free stuff, vouchers, a spot on our social media. The first 20 people to submit their entries will get a full reimbursement on their purchase. 50% of all will be donated to ACLU. Good luck and happy hunting! This Means Love t-shirt: https://www.allriot.com/shop/means-love-anti-islamophobia-t-shirt-0 Full Islamophobia Explainer: https://www.allriot.com/lets-talk-about-islamophobia #ThisMeansLove fundraiser: https://www.allriot.com/this-means-love

1. 1. BENEATH THE VEIL:
A CLOSER LOOK AT ISLAMOPHOBIA
This explainer offers a few facts about the muslim ban
and expresses solidarity with Allriot’s #ThisMeansLove campaign.
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2. US President Donald Trump’s travel ban
on Muslims is yet another stymied effort to
push forth his ambitious immigration
policy.
Trump’s entire platform is a populist
attempt to capitalise on the frustrations of
America’s unemployment, racial divisions,
and domestic and foreign policies, caused
by previous administrations and escalated
by his own.
ISLAMOPHOBIC RHETORIC:
WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?
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3. ISLAMOPHOBIa in numbers:
A closer look
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AGE GROUPYougov Poll
POLITICAL AFFILIATION
In America, Trump appears to
be the de facto cause of the
country's rise in xenophobia.
However, looking deeper into
the numbers, one will find that
the American Heartlands —
the conservative, white,
working-class types from the
Bible belt and Midwest —
form the core of anti-Muslim
Americana.
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4. 4.
HOSTILITY TOWARD ISLAM IN
AMERICA EXISTS ALONGSIDE A LACK
OF FAMILIARITY WITH MUSLIMS
The same YouGov poll also asked respondents the following questions:
"Do you personally happen to work with anyone who is Muslim?”
70% said no.
"Do you happen to have any friends who are Muslim?”
68% said no.
"Have you ever been inside a mosque?"
87% aid no.
70%
68%
87%
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5. 5.
A Georgetown University report released in May found that threats,
intimidation and violence against Muslim Americans have surged over the
course of the presidential election.
ANTI-MUSLIM HATE CRIME:
LINKS TO TRUMP

6. 6.
Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric has caused a sharp
rise in hate crimes across the US, where 180 were
reported between March 2015-2016.
12
MURDERS
34
PHYSICAL
ASSAULTS
56
ACTS OF
VANDALISM
The irony of Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric is
that the candidate who promises to be tough on
terror may be making America not only less safe
for American Muslims, but for all Americans.
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7. 2. MUSLIM BAN 101
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Underneath the rhetoric of Trump’s ban are a long list of contradictions, loopholes,
and complete mistruths.
US President Donald Trump’s travel ban is an executive order (using Immigration and
Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1101) that targets 6 (originally 7) predominantly Muslim coun-
tries. The order places a 120-day ban on the US refugee programme, and a 90-day ban
on citizens from the seven countries in question.
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8. 8.
COUNTRIES AFFECTED BY
THE MUSLIM BAN
Syria, Libya,Yemen, Sudan, Somalia & Iran.
*In the revised version, Iraq was removed from the list.
SUDAN
LIBYA
SYRIA
IRAQ
IRAN
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US President Donald Trump’s travel ban is an executive order (using Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1101)
that targets seven predominantly Muslim countries. The order places a 120-day ban on the US refugee programme, and
a 90-day ban on citizens from the seven countries in question.
Iraq, Syria, Libya,Yemen, Sudan, Somalia & Iran
YEMENSUDAN
LIBYA
SYRIA
IRAQ
IRAN

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Oh, by the way...
All six countries have been attacked by the US and its allies in
attempts to install neoliberal “democracy”, AKA colonialism, to prevent
the death of the petrodollar.
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10. 10.
The list excludes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Nigeria,
Turkey, Pakistan and Afghanistan; countries that have actually
terrorised the United States or pose a security threat.
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11. 11.
Made IN USA
Most American terrorists,
especially in the last 5 years,
were homegrown residents or
naturalised citizens from
countries not on the list.
America has covered up Saudi
Arabia’s role in the 9/11 attacks
in order to target mostly secular,
not Islamic, Ba’athist linked
countries in the Middle East.
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12. 12.
So, what’s it all about?
The purpose of the Muslim Ban was to subjugate oil-producing
countries that stopped trading oil in USD (petrodollar).
Libya, Iraq, Iran, Syria, India, Russia, China, and others no longer
use USD to trade oil, which is destroying US control of
oil markets; precisely why Trump chose to work with former
ExxonMobile CEO Rex Tillerson as his Secretary of State.
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13. 13.
#ThisMeansLove
ALLRIOT CAMPAIGN
We’ve begun a social experiment to expose the general reactions
of people towards Muslims across the world.
Go to www.allriot.com/ThisMeansLove to participate.

14. 14.
At Allriot, we strongly believe that
our tees are more than just a fashion
statement; they’re also a great way
to gauge public opinion and fire up
some hearty conversation.
We’re asking our customers, fans
and followers to engage the public
by
wearing our “This Means Love” tee
for a few days and record their
experiences.
50% of all money raised will go to ACLU
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Join us!

15. 15.
Try to shake things up. Lollygag. Hug your local Sheik.
Most importantly, just be yourself and be safe.
Record your observations, either via a journal, blog, video or social
media. In return, you’ll get discount vouchers, a spot on our social media.
First 20 entries will also get a full reimbursement on their purchase!
Good luck and happy hunting!
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