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

The people who are most harmed by these attacks tell me they appreciate that journalism has evolved. And they want even more of it.

“I would like the press’ curiosity and more of their input,” said Jordan Esparza-Kelley, communications coordinator for CAIR-Chicago, one of the organizations that state Attorney General Rokita wants to investigate. “Don’t be a stenographer for these politicians. Like I said, follow the thread; let’s ask ‘why’ a couple more times.”

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