Coverage dated November 12, 2026

Democrat Senator’s Internship Lists ‘Identify as a Muslim’ As Qualification

Headline from Newsweek

A Colorado lawmaker's internship lists identifying as Muslim among its qualifications for applicants.

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Democrat Senator’s Internship Lists ‘Identify as a Muslim’ As Qualification (opens Newsweek)

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    A Colorado lawmaker's internship lists identifying as Muslim among its qualifications for applicants.

  2. Todd Starnes

    Colorado Senator Only Hiring Muslim Interns (opens Todd Starnes)

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    Todd Starnes's feed description

    A Colorado state senator says she is only going to hire Muslim interns. Listen to my podcast below and click […]

  3. The Western Journal

    Democrat Lawmaker in Colorado Posts Job Ad, Only Wants Applicants Who 'Identify as a Muslim' (opens The Western Journal)

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    One Democratic state lawmaker made a job posting with an interesting qualification for applicants. Colorado state Sen. Iman Jodeh took her seat in the upper chamber in January 2025. Prior […]

  4. Revolver News

  5. BizPac Review

    Colorado state senator drops want ad for intern who ‘identifies as Muslim’ (opens BizPac Review)

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    A Colorado state Senator raised red flags with an advertisement seeking an intern who “identifies” as Muslim. Iman Jodeh was reportedly the first Muslim elected to Colorado’s […]

  6. Charisma Magazine Online

    Muslim Legislator Demands Hiring of Muslim Candidates (opens Charisma Magazine Online)

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    Democratic Colorado State Senator Iman Jodeh, the state’s first Muslim lawmaker, shared notice of a paid internship exclusively for Muslim candidates. According to the flyer posted to Instagram, candidates for the legislative intern program must “identify as a Muslim and/or as Middle Eastern, North …

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