Grassroots counter-mobilization partially defeated the Islamophobia network in the mosque fight

Evidence

Yet, it was not an outright victory since a mosque was opened in an existing building at the planned location. This is in no small part due to the role played by grassroots interfaith, liberal, and left-wing groups in mobilizing a large and successful counter-demonstration against the Right (discussed in the conclusion). However, it is also true to say that the Islamophobia network received a boost from this controversy. Their success generated mainstream media attention. — Deepa Kumar, Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire, 676

Categorization

• XREF: Connects to the book’s broader thesis that empire contains contradictions and mass movements can contest it - also bears on my comparative question about which regimes permit effective counter-mobilization. — connects to: Liberal security politics amplified right-wing Islamophobia against the NYC Islamic center — Deepa Kumar, Islamophobia and the Politics of…, 659; Failed local mosque crusades created a reusable blueprint for national anti-Muslim campaigns — Deepa Kumar, Islamophobia and the Politics of…, 668; Grassroots progressive protest can pressure politicians to disavow Islamophobic acts (+7 more)

Broader Connections

• Progressive counter-mobilization defeated the Park51 mosque opposition #corroborates (0.92) — Deepa Kumar, Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire, 588
• Massive street mobilization defeated anti-mosque forces and won mainstream access #corroborates (0.80) — Deepa Kumar, Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire, 773
• Islamophobia responds to political organizing, not just interfaith education. #expands (0.75)
• Islamophobia is political rather than religious and must be fought politically #qualifies (0.70) — Deepa Kumar, Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire, 576