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Dear John,
MPAC and Emgage produced a new survey, conducted by Change Research, that encapsulates the views of over 500 American Muslim voters on a wide range of domestic and foreign policies. This information enables us to better advocate for the programs and policies that are at the core of our shared values.
According to the survey, American Muslims are a progressive electorate driven by human rights, social justice, and equality. Among the many revelations, it was noted that over 9 in 10 Muslim voters believe that hate crimes, white supremacists, and attitudes toward Muslims are major issues in this country.
As a community directly impacted by the threat of white supremacy, we have strongly advocated for policies that combat this growing threat. Earlier this year we issued our policy package in partnership with Emgage, The Double Standards of U.S. FTO vs. DTO Prosecution. This report provides recommendations on how to effectively counter the threat of white supremacy, in the hopes of keeping Americans out of harm's way, and ensuring that Muslim communities are not unfairly and disproportionately targeted.
Read more about the poll, published in Religion News Service.
“This poll gives a nuanced understanding of American Muslim sentiment and pushes back against generalizations and simplistic boxing in of our community.” — Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President
“This poll shows that Muslim Americans are a values-driven electorate that prioritizes social justice at home and human rights abroad. Muslims share the concerns of average Americans regarding the rising costs of healthcare and combating white supremacy and the threat they pose to our society." - Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage CEO
Read the full survey results here.
We believe that America is enriched by the vital contributions of American Muslims. Accounting for the opinions of the American Muslim community is an important step in charting the direction of our collective future, and empowering our community to understand the vital role it can play in American pluralism.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with us.
In service,
Salam Al-Marayati
MPAC President
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