Hi,

Representative Rashida Tlaib has been the target of relentless, Islamophobic attacks over the past weeks. Tomorrow, the House will vote on a motion to censure her, introduced by far-right MAGA Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene.1

Greene’s resolution baselessly accuses Tlaib of “antisemitism” because Tlaib has been outspoken in her calls for a ceasefire in Gaza to protect all civilian lives. Greene also accused Tlaib of “inciting an insurrection” because she spoke at a peaceful outdoor rally organized by Jewish-led anti-war organizations.2

Tlaib is the only Palestinian-American member of Congress and has been one of the leading voices demanding a ceasefire.3 Over 80,000 Demand Progress activists have already taken action and joined her in calling for an immediate ceasefire.

We must defend Tlaib against these attacks from Marjorie Taylor Greene and other MAGA Republicans.

Sign the petition: Tell Congress to reject Marjorie Taylor Greene’s outrageous attempts to silence Rashida Tlaib!

Greene's censure resolution is full of dangerous lies. It isn't just Islamophobic and bigoted, it also attacks Jewish anti-war activists.4

The fact that Taylor Greene once blamed wildfires on “Jewish space lasers” and has described herself as a “Christian Nationalist” makes her accusation that Tlaib is antisemitic even more transparently absurd.5

A recent poll found that 80% of Democrats support a ceasefire. 18 members of Congress and human rights organizations like Amnesty International have also joined the call for a ceasefire.6 Now more than ever, we need Rashida Tlaib’s leadership in pushing for peace. We must stand with her against Republicans’ vicious attacks.

Add your name: I stand with Rashida Tlaib against baseless, Islamophobic attacks.

Thanks for taking action,

Joey and the team at Demand Progress

Sources:

  1. American Prospect, “To Censure Rashida Tlaib Would Be to Censure Democracy Itself,” October 30, 2023.
  2. NBC, “Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files censure resolution accusing Rep. Rashida Tlaib of inciting an insurrection,” October 26, 2023.
  3. The Intercept, “REPS. PRAMILA JAYAPAL, MAXWELL FROST, AND GREG CASAR JOIN CALL FOR CEASEFIRE IN GAZA,” October 20, 2023.
  4. Jewish Voice for Peace Action, “Response to Marjorie Taylor Greene,” October 26, 2023.
  5. Common Dreams, “Tlaib Denounces MTG Resolution Against Her as 'Deeply Islamophobic',” October 26, 2023.
  6. Data for Progress, “Voters Agree the U.S. Should Call for a Ceasefire and De-Escalation of Violence in Gaza to Prevent Civilian Deaths,” October 20, 2023.

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