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Hi John,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
Just a few days ago, we released our 2021 mid-year report [[link removed]] and we wanted to share some highlights. Here are some of the accomplishments we’re proudest of this year:                                                                   
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queerness                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
And so much more, John. You can read more about our progress this year in the mid-year report here [[link removed]] .                                                                                                               
With JCPOA talks on the horizon and several key immigration bills stalling in Congress, our political agenda for 2021 doesn’t stop here. We rely on the help of top supporters like you, John. Will you chip in now to help us continue this important work? [[link removed]]      
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Thank you for being a part of the team, John.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
Jamal Abdi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Executive Director, NIAC Action
PO Box 65439 | Washington, DC 20035 This email was sent to 
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