OpEd piece in Boulder Daily Camera: "Muslims Have Been Here For Centuries"

Our local newspaper, the Boulder Daily Camera, has been the site for an exchange of opinions these last few weeks regarding Muslims in America. It started with Quentin Young’s editorial piece on July 21, and continued with Frank Walsh’s rejoinder on July 31st. My contribution was published on August 4th, under the title “Muslims Have Been Here For Centuries.” Here is a link to the piece: http://boulderdailycamera.co.newsmemory.com/?publink=1f189a06b

As a scholar trained in the study of religion, with special emphasis on studying Islam, I feel it is important for me to contribute to public discourse in my community. I look forward to exploring more opportunities to contribute in the near future. Whether in the classroom, local newspaper, or elsewhere, I hope to add a bit more nuance and complexity to debates that stray towards the overly reductive and simplistic. Tossing in a bit of actual history is always good too.