To no surprise during the age of Trump, anti-Muslim and xenophobic attacks have factored in to several elections around the country.

According to researchers, there’s a correlation between President Donald J. Trump’s anti-Muslim tweets and hate crimes against Muslims. 

Americans United recently concluded its annual essay contest for high school juniors and seniors. We’re pleased to say that nearly 600 entries were received. The winning essay this year was drafted by Rimpal Bajwa, a senior at Puyallup High School in Puyallup, Wash. Bajwa received a scholarship prize of $1,500.