Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Updates from the field: Ramin Fatehi election

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We are only one week away from a historic election in Virginia. Hi John, In just one week Virginia voters will decide who to represent them in public office—and NIAC Action endorsee Ramin Fatehi is working hard to reach as many vot…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Join us on May 27th for a book talk with "Perfectly Parvin" author Olivia Abtahi! 📚

NIAC - National Iranian American Council "Abtahi provides a story and characters that reflect the lived experience of our community and reminds us of the simple meaning of being seen and understood." Dear John --  I just wanted to make sure you've RSVPed for our discussi…

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  Olivia Abtahi, NIAC · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Will I be seeing you at my book talk on Thursday, John?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council I’m so excited to share my new book, Perfectly Parvin, with you. Dear John--  I’m so excited to share my new book, Perfectly Parvin, with you. So much so, that I wanted to give you an exclusive preview of the book! You can now read…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM

There's nothing we love more than celebrating our culture with you

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Help us continue to build political power for our community Hi there John, Thanks to our generous supporters, we've been able to host various online cultural events throughout the past few months – and we still have more to come! …

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  Mahyar Sorour, NIAC · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Survey: Should our D.C. Chapter support DC Statehood?

However, we cannot move forward until we have a clear mandate from our members. Dear John--  Our D.C. chapter is currently considering whether to endorse and support Washington D.C. statehood. We know that statehood would mean actual Congressional representation for Iranian Americans, an…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 8:30 PM

With your help, we can reseal the deal

NIAC - National Iranian American Council It's been over three years since the U.S. withdrew from the JCPOA John -- It's been just over three years since the United States withdrew from the JCPOA, an agreement that traded in crushing sanctions harming ordinary Iranians fo…

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 10:00 PM

The latest from the Vienna talks, NIAC's first open mic night, and more!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Check out this week's newsletter!  Advancing Peace & Diplomacy  As the fourth round of talks in Vienna aiming to revive the Iran nuclear deal continue, the region has found itself embroiled in renewed violence and confrontat…

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  Dr. Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Did you see Mana's email, John?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Help us close the gap today Did you see Mana's email John? We're still $3,712 short of our fundraising goal and we need your help to close the gap. We rely on members like you to fight off trolls and stop the growing flood of disin…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Help us fight back against the trolls

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Don't let them stifle our community's voice NIAC needs your help, John. As the U.S. and Iran begin to take the necessary steps in Vienna to revive diplomacy, we've seen an influx of online trolls, likely backed by foreign agents, s…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Join us for Open Mic night!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council NIAC is hosting its first open mic nights! John--  I'm excited to share that for the first time ever, NIAC will be hosting an exclusive series of Open Mic Poetry & Storytelling nights on the third Thursday of every month! The …

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 9:32 PM

We're short $5,000

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Can we count on your support? John, We ran the numbers and we came up short on our April fundraising goal by about $5,000. We need to ramp up our fundraising efforts if we're going to meet our quarterly goal next month. Can we coun…

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 11:50 PM

We're LIVE! 🎥

NIAC - National Iranian American Council NIAC's 2021 Virtual Gala is starting now! Hey John, heads up! We’re live! NIAC's 2021 Virtual Gala is just getting underway, so please use this link to watch our program live. NIAC's very own 40/40 recipient James Koroni will s…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 4:45 PM

We’re down to the final hours

NIAC - National Iranian American Council And NIAC's 2021 Legacy Award goes to... Hey there John, We’re only hours away from our 2021 Virtual Gala, which means if you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, this is your last chance. Can I count on you to RSVP before tonight John? …

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 6:30 PM

So much can happen in a year...

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Can’t wait to see you tomorrow! Hello John, It’s official, tomorrow we’re hosting our 2021 Virtual Gala! It’s now or never to grab your tickets for what will be a magical evening! While we’re putting together the final touches to …

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 10:30 PM

What do the ACLU and NILC have in common?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council They’re both recipients of our Equitable Immigration Champion awards! Hey there John, With NIAC's 2021 Virtual Gala just two days away, I have the honor and privilege to announce the two recipients of our 2021 Equitable Immigratio…

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  Professor Juan Cole, NIAC · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Will I see you this Thursday at NIAC's Virtual Gala?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council This year, NIAC hosted an unprecedented number of cultural events that have brought together the Iranian-American community in celebration of heritage and culture. Dear John, This year, NIAC hosted an unprecedented number of cultur…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

May 1, 2021 at 2:30 PM

The first 100 days

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Read on to see all that you made possible in these first 100 days John, Earlier this week, President Biden marked his 100th day in office. As he took the stage to address the American people, all of us at NIAC also took a pause to …

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Lights!💡Cameras! 🎥 Action! 📺

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We're announcing TWO of our featured entertainers Hey there John, It’s official! We’re exactly one week away from our 2021 Virtual Gala! So far we’ve announced special guests, speakers, and award winners, but now we’re announcing …

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 10:01 PM

What do Congresswomen Lee, Jayapal, Omar, and Schakowsky have in common?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council They'll all be attending NIAC's Virtual Gala! Hey there John, Big news! Reps. Barbara Lee, Pramila Jayapal, Ilhan Omar, and Jan Schakowsky will all be making special appearances at our upcoming Virtual Gala on May 6th! If you have…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 10:30 PM

Help get us over the finish line!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We're still $6,094 short I'll keep this short John, April comes to a close this week but we're still $6,094 short of our $15,000 goal. Will you chip in $20 or more, right now John, to help get us over the finish line? CHIP IN $20 …

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 24, 2021 at 8:30 PM

We still need xxxxxx

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We're just $782 short of meeting our April goal Did you see Donna's email, John? We launched an ambitious goal to raise $10 from every zip code where our members live and it looks like we're still missing xxxxxx. Right now, we're $…

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  Dr. Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 11:30 PM

Join me Saturday, April 24th for a panel discussion on Sanctions

NIAC - National Iranian American Council This is sure to be a discussion you won’t want to miss. Dear John--  One year ago, then-candidate Biden called on Trump to take immediate steps toward sanctions relief in a pandemic, and recognized that U.S. sanctions impede the fl…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 10:30 PM

Put xxxxxx on the map, John

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Help us hit our April Fundraising goal Hi John, April is quickly coming to a close but we're STILL $1,389 behind on our monthly fundraising goal. If we miss this goal, NIAC's programs that support the Iranian-American community, li…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 10:02 PM

Will you join us May 6th to honor our community's champions? 🏆

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, We promised you more details about NIAC's upcoming Virtual Gala on May 6th, so here they are! In addition to a night of speakers, comedy, and musical performances, NIAC is honoring an exceptional slate of individuals an…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 9:30 PM

This just IN!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The House just voted to pass the NO BAN Act Dear John, Breaking news! The House just voted to pass the NO BAN Act, the bill that would prevent any future iteration of Trump's hateful Muslim ban from ever harming our communities ag…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM

❗️24-hour match extended❗️

NIAC - National Iranian American Council See your donation doubled We're still $5,625 short of our April fundraising goal, John. But after speaking with our generous donors, they decided to extend the match program for an additional 24 hours! Hitting our April fundraising…

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  Hamid Jahangard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 19, 2021 at 6:50 PM

2x Match Activated!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council For the next 24 hours, all donations will be matched Hi John, April is almost halfway over, but we're not even 50% of the way to reaching our goal of $15,000. If we're going to get there, we really need to step up our fundraising e…

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  Mahyar Sorour, D.C. NIAC Chapter · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Should NIAC Action support DC Statehood?

We want to hear from you Dear John--  At NIAC Action, we work to build political power so that Iranian Americans and our allies have influence on the decisions made by our government to advance our values through civic and political engagement. However, the over 700,000 residents of Washi…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 10:01 PM

You’re invited to NIAC's 2021 Virtual Gala! 🥳

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Make sure to RSVP today! Dear John--  I'm writing today to officially invite you to NIAC’s 2021 Virtual Gala on Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Our second annual gala will feature entertainment, musical performances, an…

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Take Action! Urge ACM to withdraw award given to anti-Iranian professor

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We are deeply disappointed by ACM's decision to grant the prestigious Alan Turing award to Jefferey Ullman despite his public record of xenophobic comments and his own suggestions that he would abuse the power of his position to discriminate against Iranian…

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 10:45 PM

Join NIAC for TWO panel conversations this week!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Make sure to RSVP today and join us for discussions you won't want to miss. Dear John--  This week, two of NIAC’s own will be on panels discussing all things JCPOA and how it relates to regional security concerns, the upcoming Iran…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 3:36 PM

$15,000

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We need your help with this ambitious monthly goal Hi there, John While April showers bring May flowers, it also brings the start of the second fundraising quarter. This month, we set an ambitious fundraising goal of $15,000. Hitti…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Open for exciting news 📧

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We hit our goal John - I'm reaching out to let you know we hit our goal for the first quarter of 2021. Supporters like you stepped up and helped get us over the finish line. Not only that, but we did it with an average donation siz…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

April 2, 2021 at 4:05 PM

A Note on Today's Groundbreaking JCPOA Update

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Today marks a HUGE diplomatic breakthrough for the U.S. and Iran John --  Just in case you didn't see the news this morning, today marks a HUGE diplomatic breakthrough for the U.S. and Iran. After weeks of twists and turns around…

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 10:54 PM

#ReSealtheDeal takes Twitter by storm, a wrap on 40/40, a new endorsement & more! 🎉

NIAC - National Iranian American Council No April Fools jokes in here 😉  Advancing Peace & Diplomacy  #ReSealTheDeal Week of Action This week, NIAC worked with dozens of pro-diplomacy organizations across the country to push the Biden administration to rejoin the I…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Join Us to Call on Congress to #ReSealtheDeal Today!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council It's about time President Biden steps up and holds true to his campaign promises. Hi John--  So far this week we’ve collected over 16,000 petition signatures, flooded Twitter with #ReSealTheDeal messaging, and hosted an expert pa…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Trita Parsi and Jamal Abdi reunite for today's panel!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Today we’re holding our expert panel, featuring TWO Congressmen and you're invited 📧 Hi John--  Thanks to the support of people like you, we got flooded Twitter with tweets asking President Biden to #ReSealTheDeal! But the conversa…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Help us #ReSealTheDeal!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Can you help support our JCPOA Week of Action? Let's #ReSealTheDeal, John. This week is NIAC Action's Week of Action— an entire week dedicated to ensuring President Biden rejoins the Iran Deal. It's been nearly two months since Pre…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 9:30 PM

❗$2,597❗️

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Can we count on you to help us catch up? We need you, John. We have about 48 hours to raise $2,597 in order to hit our fundraising goal. Before I go further, please chip in $25 or more right now >> Meeting our goal is critic…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 2:47 PM

Join us on Twitter today at 1 PM ET!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Let's get #ReSealTheDeal trending!🎉 Hi John--  It’s day two of our week of action and we’re energized up to keep our movement going! Big thanks to everyone who helped us launch yesterday by signing our petition to President Biden.…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 10:01 PM

We need your help, John

NIAC - National Iranian American Council ❗️We’re behind on our monthly fundraising goal❗️ We need your help, John. The end of the month is fast approaching and we’re behind on our monthly fundraising goal. We need to meet our March goal of $10,000 in order to continue bui…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 9:17 PM

NIAC's JPOCA Week of Action Begins Today!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We're kicking off our Week of Action today! 🥳🎉 Dear John--  Two months into the Biden administration, the fate of the Iran deal remains uncertain. Rather than abide by his campaign promise to return the U.S. to the Iran nuclear de…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC · [email protected]

March 27, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Join our conversation about President Biden, the JCPOA, and the future of Iran

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Make sure to RSVP today and join us for a discussion you won't want to miss. Dear John--  Two months into the Biden administration, the fate of the Iran Nuclear Deal remains uncertain. But why is that the case? What has been holdi…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Supporting Iranians might just start in Silicon Valley

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Make sure to RSVP today and join us for a discussion you won't want to miss.   John--  The subject of internet freedom in Iran has long been a double edged sword. On one side, the Iranian government has consistently cracked down on…

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 9:46 PM

How to break the Iran deal stalemate, celebrating Norooz, a big win in Phoenix, and more! 🎉

NIAC - National Iranian American Council While the politics of negotiating with Iran can be fraught and heated, the benefits of a U.S. return to the Iran deal are not in doubt.  Advancing Peace & Diplomacy  It's Time to Break the Iran Deal Stalemate  While the poli…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Join me Tuesday, March 16th for a discussion on the Iran sanctions

NIAC - National Iranian American Council You're invited to join a panel discussion with me! Dear John, Despite a new administration, U.S. sanctions continue to hurt ordinary Iranians facing a battered economy and an ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, as many of us…

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  Hamid Jahangard, Director of Advancement · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 4:51 PM

Mark your calendars for NIAC's 2021 Virtual Gala!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We're well underway in preparations for our SECOND virtual gala!     Dear John, You’re invited to join us on May 6th, 2021 at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET for NIAC’s second Virtual Gala. You can use this link to RSVP today. Keep an eye on your…

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  Mazi Zia, NIAC Los Angeles · [email protected]

March 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Join us for our virtual Grand Finale Norooz Celebration!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council NIAC Los Angeles is thrilled to invite you and your family to our virtual event Norooz 1400: Welcoming the Light of the New Century. Dear John, Norooz is different this year, as we keep our communities safe by staying home and mis…

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  Kia Aliakbar, NIAC San Francisco · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 10:30 PM

Join us for an evening of Norooz cooking with Chef Hoss Zaré!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council To make Norooz brighter this year, NIAC San Francisco is thrilled to invite you and your family to join us for an evening of Persian cooking Dear John, Norooz is usually all about sharing delicious food with loved ones, but this ye…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

March 10, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Join me Friday, March 12th for a panel on Iran and the Gulf States!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Join me for a discussion on the changing regional dynamics in the Persian Gulf. Dear John, On Friday, March 12th at 11:30 AM ET, join me for a discussion on the changing regional dynamics in the Persian Gulf, specifically focusing …

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