ISNA understands the frustration that many American Muslims feel when they hear yet another news story or blogger quote inaccurate information about Muslims or deliberately spread hate that promotes religious discrimination and intolerance.

The panel took place at the Annual Convention of the National Conference of Editorial Writers in Indianapolis, IN, and consisted of three speakers including Othman. The session was moderated by Bobby King, religion editor for the Indianapolis Star.

Leading the hearing were Committee Chairman Sen. Dick Durbin and Ranking Member Sen. Lindsey Graham with witnesses ranging from Ast.Attorney General Thomas Perez to national faith leaders.