As an atheist, I'm very sensitive to religious propaganda, and I can honestly say I see a LOT more Islam-related articles on the front page of my local newspapers website than anything else. It almost seems as if mainstream media is bending over backwards to ingratiate the Muslim community. Have you not seen this phenomena in your neck of the woods?
It is my experience that most do tread much more carefully when the issue is Islamic in nature. While I have my theory on why it is so, I shall refrain as it would perhaps be inappropriate and offensive to some.