Anti-Muslim sentiment in Texas politics takes ugly turn as gov forces canceling of Eid event

Organizer had hoped family-oriented celebration would boost girls’ sense of self

Copies of the Quran. AhmadArdity image; licensed by Pixabay.

For months various Texas Republican officeholders — including its governor, attorney general and some members of Congress — have made it clear that Muslim influence isn’t wanted in their state. Although most of their actions had little effect on the day-to-day lives of the state’s Muslim popula…