Etan Mabourakh, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 20, 2024 at 1:32 PM

NIAC Action New York went down to Washington DC to demand a Ceasefire Now and No War with Iran

We met with Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Jamaal Bowman’s offices this week.

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  Ryan Costello, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 15, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Lawmakers Seek to Ban U.S. Travel to Iran

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Republicans are putting forward any and every Iran-related bill and pushing for a vote - including more broad sanctions and a ban on travel to Iran that undermines our own rights. Dear John This weekend’s retaliatory attack on I…

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  Ryan Costello, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Iranian Americans Are Traveling To D.C. To Advocate for a Ceasefire

We will be in D.C. meeting with lawmakers to call for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and no war.

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  NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 4:51 PM

NIAC Newsletter

All of the latest from our work and the latest developments for our community.

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  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 8:43 PM

It's Official: Iranian Americans to Finally be Counted in U.S. Census

Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Category Confirmed for U.S. Census

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 6:43 PM

The results are in!

Your feedback in our membership survey will guide our work over the next 12-24 months.

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  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]

March 7, 2024 at 7:27 PM

Standing up to Bank of America’s discrimination, for human rights in Gaza, and for MENA recognition.

All of the latest from our work in February and the latest development for our community.

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  NIAC Action Organizing Team · [email protected]

March 5, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Has your member of Congress voiced support for an immediate, permanent ceasefire?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Go to CeasefireAction.com to find out. If they’re not on board yet, take action and demand peace in Gaza. Dear John, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has pledged to invade the city of Rafah, regardless of any ceasefire deal. T…

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  Sara Hawrami, NIAC Action · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 9:00 PM

LAST CHANCE: Do you think NIAC Action is on the right track?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The deadline to fill out our annual membership survey is tonight. Hello John, In the last year, you have engaged and supported NIAC Action by either volunteering, donating, signing a petition, or by simply reading an email. Base…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Reminder: Take a few minutes now to complete our Annual Membership Survey.

This is your chance to guide NIAC’s priorities, don’t miss out on it.

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  Sara Hawrami, NIAC · [email protected]

February 12, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Your voice is our direction: Take the NIAC 2024 membership survey.

Each year we send out our membership survey to ask all active volunteers and donors to help decide our priorities

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  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 5:46 PM

Executive Summary for January 2024

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  NIAC Action · [email protected]

January 26, 2024 at 8:07 PM

NIAC Newsletter: A Critical Moment for Human Rights, Policy Analysis, and Community Action.

All of the latest from our work in January and the latest development for our community.

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 4:54 PM

These 12 Senators Stood Up to Washington’s Middle East War Machine

We must stand up for those who voted for accountability for U.S. arms deals with Israel

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Senate Rejects Accountability for Israel

The Sanders resolution was defeated, but this is only the beginning.

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  NIAC Organizing Team · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Join the Global Day of Action for #CeasefireNow

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Take 30 seconds today to join the global day of action and demand support for peace, human rights, and de escalation. Dear John, Today, NIAC is joining the global day of action for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine and Israe…

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  Ryan Costello, NIAC Action · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 5:58 PM

We won. We defeated the Rounds amendment.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council This is another victory in the campaign to defend the rights of the Iranian-American community and all immigrant communities amid a wave of xenophobia and nativism. Dear John, We won. Today, we defeated the Rounds amendment – …

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  NIAC Action Team · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Responding to the crisis in Israel & Gaza, the risk of a broader war, and Iranian American civil rights.

All of the latest from our work in November and what we are looking ahead to in December.

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  Bijan Nekoie · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM

I just gave to NIAC - Here is why you should too.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Join me in supporting peace, civil rights, and human rights this Giving Tuesday Dear John, My name is Bijan Nekoie and I am a volunteer leader for NIAC – one of hundreds of Iranian Americans and allies across the country who …

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  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 3:16 PM

You can support peace and human rights by donating this Giving Tuesday.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Make a huge difference today in the movement for peace by supporting us. We must grab this opportunity to build. Dear John, Today is Giving Tuesday and I hope you will make a generous contribution to support the work we do at…

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  Yasmine Khoshnood · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 4:02 PM

I’m grateful for you this Thanksgiving

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Week after week, we stay organized, we fight, and we speak out. I'm proud of that, and I'm proud of you. Hi John, Happy Thanksgiving!  My name is Yasmine, I’m the volunteer captain of NIAC Action’s Chicago chapter. I’m writing t…

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  Ryan Costello, NIAC Action · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 2:15 AM

Ceasefire is here. But it is temporary.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council A ceasefire has been reached, but it is only temporary and must be made permanent. Dear John, A ceasefire has been reached, but it is only temporary and must be made permanent. According to initial reports, 50 hostages taken b…

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  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Defeating AIPAC’s $100 Million War Chest

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The energy and momentum behind the movement for peace and against hawkish pro-war policies is growing. We must grab this opportunity to build. Dear John, Over forty lawmakers are now calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Pale…

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  Etan Mabourakh · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 10:20 PM

Escalating risks of war between the U.S. and Iran strengthen the moral case for ceasefire.

Take quick action now, join us in calling for an immediate ceasefire.

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  NIAC Action Organizing Team · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Election Victories for Iranian-American Women

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Today is a day to celebrate Atoosa, Parisa, and Mitra for building political power for Iranian Americans in their communities. Dear John, With everything that has been going on on the global stage, we are very pleased to share…

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  Etan Mabourakh · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Take action to support an immediate cease-fire

You can help prevent this human rights crisis from escalating further by speaking up.

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  NIAC Action Team · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Responding to the crisis in Palestine and Israel, fighting a ban on travel to Iran and more.

Catch up on the latest from NIAC this October in our monthly newsletter.

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  NIAC Action Team · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 5:20 PM

🚨Join us in calling for a cease fire and for de-escalation – countless lives are on the line.

Call on your lawmaker to endorse the resolution from Rep. Cori Bush.

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  NIAC Action Team · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 9:37 PM

Travel Ban Bill Moves Forward, But Significant Opposition Now Means We Can Defeat It

We're almost there...

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  NIAC Action Team · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 2:35 PM

Big news - we’ve secured an amendment to block the Iran travel ban, the vote is today.

Thank you to everyone who has made calls and sent messages, but there is still more to do.

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  NIAC Action Policy Team · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Congress ban travel to Iran if we don’t speak up now

An Iran Travel Ban is advancing in the House Foreign Affairs Committee - They need to hear from us.

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  NIAC Action Policy Team · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Iran Travel Ban Advancing Next Week - We Need to Stop It

Congress is entertaining multiple harmful proposals. They need to hear from us.

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  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Join us this Sunday to learn how you can play a part in shaping the laws in your state.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council It is vital that we feel comfortable speaking up for ourselves in our own states and that our local representatives truly advocate for us. Dear John, The disturbing crises currently taking place in Israel and Gaza are deeply tr…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 5:44 PM

Join us for virtual training! State Legislatures 101 - Sunday, October 15 at 4pm ET/1pm PT

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Learn how state legislatures operate and how you can play a part in shaping the laws in your state. Dear John, We're excited to announce a special opportunity for you! 📅 Mark your calendars!  When: Sunday, October 15 at 4pm ET…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 4:42 PM

🚨Ban on Travel to Iran Introduced in Congress

We really need to rally for this one

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  NIAC Action Team · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Senator Proposes Banning American Travel to Iran

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Help us fight back against growing push for a new travel ban. Dear John, Last month, Donald Trump promised to bring back his ban on Iranians coming to the U.S. and even expanding it. 1 Last week, NIAC called out Trump's former Ir…

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  NIAC Action Organizing Team · [email protected]

September 11, 2023 at 8:01 PM

🚨 Last Chance to RSVP: Join Tomorrow's Crucial Coalition Call

NIAC - National Iranian American Council This is a great opportunity to join the coalition rallying for civil rights against Alien Land Laws, don't miss it! Dear John, This is your last chance to RSVP and join in on our crucial grassroots coalition organizing call tom…

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  NIAC Action Organizing Team · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 8:56 PM

🚨 Time-Sensitive: RSVP to join our call on alien land laws with special guests

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We need you to join us in rallying for civil rights against Alien Land Laws Dear John, We have an urgent organizing call on Tuesday, Sep 12 at 6pm ET/3pm PT. We plan to dive deep into the alien land laws issue and how you can …

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  Etan Mabourakh, NIAC Action · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Wow. What a month.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Let’s take a look at everything we’ve been able to accomplish together this August. Hi John, this is Etan, NIAC’s Community & Advocacy Associate. I’ve worked at NIAC for almost 2 years now, mostly behind the scenes on our comm…

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  NIAC Action Organizing Team · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 9:19 PM

We need you to join us in rallying against Alien Land Laws on Sept 12!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Your voice is needed: Join the fight against property discrimination! Dear John, It's a critical moment for the rights of immigrants in our country. Florida has already passed a law echoing the darkest echoes of our history, i…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 9:55 PM

BREAKING: Florida Court's Troubling Decision on Alien Land Law S.B. 264

NIAC - National Iranian American Council A setback in the courts, but our fight against discrimination continues. Hi John, We've received disheartening news today. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, Tallahassee Division has ruled against plainti…

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  NIAC Action Organizing Team · [email protected]

August 14, 2023 at 6:58 PM

This is what we are telling Congress this August.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We’re pushing Congress to protect Iranian American rights at home and prevent Iranian suffering abroad. Dear John, The basic purpose of American civic society institutions like NIAC is to enable ordinary people to make their vo…

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  NIAC Action Organizing Team · [email protected]

August 14, 2023 at 6:53 PM

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NIAC - National Iranian American Council We’re pushing Congress to protect Iranian American rights at home and prevent Iranian suffering abroad. Dear John, The basic purpose of American civic society institutions like NIAC is to enable ordinary people to make their vo…

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  NIAC Action Newsletter · [email protected]

August 8, 2023 at 9:14 PM

Our August newsletter, just for you

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Lots of key information for our community in this newsletter - stay in the know. President's Message Dear John, American history is replete with examples of immigrant communities like ours being demonized by politicians who confl…

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  NIAC Action Team · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 8:19 PM

Prepping for Congressional meetings across the country, we need your help

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Help us hit our July goal so that we can start August strong Hey John, Did you know that NIAC Action volunteers hold over 100 grassroots meetings with their elected officials in the House and Senate each year? This August, as lawm…

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  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]

July 25, 2023 at 11:31 PM

Bad news from the Senate

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Property ban legislation undermining our community's rights just passed the Senate Dear John, Despite the efforts of NIAC and hundreds of Iranian Americans and allies, as well as our friends at the ACLU and Asian Americans Advanc…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]

July 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Fwd: Senator Rounds wants to pass a modern-day alien land law, let’s make sure that doesn’t happen

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Contact your Senator and urge them to vote against Amendment #813! Hi John, I wanted to make sure you saw this alert about an important Senate vote happening *tomorrow* to ban Iranians and other immigrant communities from buying ce…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Senator Rounds wants to pass a modern-day alien land law, let’s make sure that doesn’t happen

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Contact your Senator and urge them to vote against Amendment #813! John, Can you imagine agreeing to purchase property and having the President of the United States void the sale because you are an Iranian national? Unfortunatel…

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  NIAC Action Policy Team · [email protected]

July 14, 2023 at 2:22 PM

The Senate is Moving this Important Iran Resolution

Good news!

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  NIAC Action Organizing · [email protected]

June 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Making History: Two Iranian-American women win primaries in Virginia!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Celebrate the success of two pioneering Iranian American women fighting to serve their community. John, I am thrilled to share with you the great news of two important victories for Iranian-American women in Virginia's primary ele…

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