Commentary: Islamophobic rhetoric is common in Indiana. Here’s how newsrooms cover it.

By: Tracey Compton, Indianapolis Public Editor

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 1,644

Last Updated: 5 days, 13 hours ago

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In the run-up to this week’s midterm election, it was not uncommon to hear Indiana political figures attack Muslims.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced his office would investigate two groups for connections to terrorism. The groups, the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Students for Justice in Palestine, support Muslim causes.

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith called Islam a “demonic death cult” and suggested public calls …

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