Iman Awad, National Legislative Director · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 4:14 PM

[SAVE THE DATE]: 6th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day

  Dear John,   We are thrilled to announce the Sixth Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. this upcoming March 30-31! Join us and our partners at the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO) as we meet with our federal representativ…

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  Iman Awad, Legislative Director · [email protected]

January 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM

3rd Muslim Ban Anniversary

  Dear John,   Emgage's fight continues into the third year of President Trump's Muslim Ban. In 2016, then candidate Donald Trump claimed that "Islam hates us," while promising a "complete shutdown of Muslims entering the U.S." Today marks the third…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 7:50 PM

THIS JUST IN: The International Court of Justice is warning Burma to stop the Rohingya genocide.

  Dear John,   This Just in: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled to implement measures to prevent the genocide of Rohingya Muslims in Burma and called for emergency measures to be taken against the Burmese military.  What has happened: …

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 8:54 PM

Trump confirms MUSLIM BAN expansion. Contact your Rep. today!

  Dear John,   Today, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, President Trump confirmed his plan to expand the Muslim Ban. On the heels of the third anniversary, this announcement reminds us that for three years, thousands of families from the…

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  Iman Awad, Emgage Legislative Director · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 11:28 PM

Let Emgage know your issues for 2020!

  Dear John,   First, let me thank many of you for taking the time to fill out our survey. For those who haven't had a chance, it's not too late! Let Emgage know your issues for 2020! In 2019, Emgage advocated for the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act,…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

January 8, 2020 at 10:22 PM

Your New Emgage National Organizers!

  Dear John,   I am thrilled to share some fantastic news regarding new additions to the Emgage family and promotions aimed at bolstering our organizing and advocacy capacity! Mohamed Gula will now be serving as Emgage's National Organizing Director, …

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  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage CEO · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 5:40 PM

Emgage 2020 Issue Survey

  Dear John,   Happy New Year! In 2019, Emgage advocated for the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act, the Burma Act (Rohingya), the NO BAN Act, and the Kashmir Resolution. In 2020, we are gearing up for our best year yet, but we need your help! Please t…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Emgage tackled Trump's Muslim Ban in 2019. Please donate today!

  Dear John,   Happy New Year! I am writing to you today in hopes that you will start 2020 right by sending Emgage a special $30 gift before 11:59PM TONIGHT.  This year, Emgage and our coalition partners worked with Congress to have the historic congress…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 5:47 PM

Day 147 without internet in Kashmir. Please donate by December 31 to our #KashmirCampaign

  Dear John,   During this holiday season, I am writing to you in hopes that you will send Emgage a special gift of $30 before 11:59 PM on Dec 31. Earlier this year, the Indian government implemented a communications and military crackdown on Kashmir. Thi…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]

December 27, 2019 at 5:00 PM

A million Muslims are in Concentration Camps in China. Please donate by Dec 31!

  Dear John,   I am writing to you today in hopes that you will send Emgage a special $30 gift before 12:00AM on Dec 31.  Emgage, our coalition partners, and supporters like you worked with Congress to get the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act passed throug…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO · [email protected]

December 12, 2019 at 11:49 PM

In only 2 minutes, you can support the KASHMIR RESOLUTION!

  Dear John,   Kashmiris need YOU to contact your representatives today! What has happened: On August 5, the Indian government implemented a communications and military crackdown on Kashmir. Rights such as freedom of speech, assembly and movement have bee…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

December 5, 2019 at 8:25 PM

[NEW!] Congress Passes Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act

Dear John,     Check out what we have been up to this past month and get #Emgaged! Highlights: In a 407 - 1 vote, the US House of Representatives passed the historic Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act. Because of your support, Emgage Action conducted nearly 100 meetings, in DC and …

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 2:02 PM

This Giving Tuesday, give back to your local advocates!

  Dear John,   2019 has been our best year yet! From our Muslim Voter Turnout Report to hosting the ISNA Presidential Forum, Emgage has grown because of the help of advocates like you! This Giving Tuesday, we are asking for you to contribute $50 to he…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 7:30 PM

[ACTION NEEDED] The Uyghurs NEED YOU!

  Dear John,   This past September, the Senate passed S. 178 - the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019. Now, the House is raising the issue on their floor and it's up to ALL OF US to contact our members and urge them to pass this important bill. The C…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

November 29, 2019 at 9:20 PM

Muslims are in Concentration Camps in China. They need your help!

  Dear John,   What's Happening: At this very moment, there are over a million Muslims in concentration camps in China, facing torture and genocide. The Chinese Government is committing gross crimes against humanity with their systematic crackdown of …

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

November 27, 2019 at 8:07 PM

Emgage Calls for a U.S. Boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

  Dear John,   Did you know that there are over a million Muslims in China in concentration camps? The Chinese Government is committing crimes against humanity with their systematic crackdown of the Muslim population in China's Xinjiang province. As o…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

November 25, 2019 at 4:30 PM

CONGRATS, YOU DID IT: Historic Kashmir House Resolution Introduced

  Dear John,   Last week, on November 21, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib announced the introduction of a House Resolution condemning the human rights violations taking place in Jammu and Kashmir.  This is a direct result of YOUR support and continued advocac…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

November 18, 2019 at 9:30 PM

The Election results are in. Help Emgage continue this movement!

  Dear John,   Last week we began our online fundraising campaign to build our resources for getting out the vote. Many of you contributed to our cause, and we are very grateful for your donation.  In early November, over 50 of Emgage Action's endorsed ca…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

November 14, 2019 at 1:00 AM

Help Emgage share your voice in politics!

  Dear John,   We did it! Over 50 of Emgage Action's endorsed candidates won their races in the recent general elections. It was voters like you and community organizes who turned out the vote that contributed to these incredible results. So, thank you!  …

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 8:32 PM

Emgage Action - Election Winners!

  Dear John,   We did it! Thanks to the work by Emgage Action, and most importantly the diligent political engagement by dedicated voters like yourself, the General Elections resulted in monumental victories for our endorsees. Together, we helped elect 50…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

October 30, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Will you show your support for Kashmir today?

  Dear John,   Our Muslim brothers and sisters in Kashmir are facing a crisis, worse than ever before in their tumultuous history, and they need YOUR help. In a moment, I'll be asking you to make a donation to help Emgage expand resources for our work…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

October 10, 2019 at 5:14 PM

[NEW!] October 2019 Newsletter

Dear John,   Welcome to our October 2019 newsletter - check out what we have been up to this past month and get #Emgaged! Month Highlights: Muslim Ban Hearing: We are proud to have been part of the effort - along with a broad coalition of partners - in urging Congress to hold …

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  Iman Awad, National Legislative Director · [email protected]

October 1, 2019 at 3:00 PM

[ACTION ALERTS] Kashmir, Burma, China, and Progress Against the Muslim Ban!

  Dear John,   On behalf of our organization we would like to share our September Legislative Roundup, highlighting some of our successes and sharing ways for YOU to stay involved. This work would not be possible without your dedicated support, thank you …

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

September 25, 2019 at 8:25 PM

Emgage Statement on Muslim Ban Hearing

  Dear John,   Click here to watch the full Muslim Ban Hearing   Washington D.C. - On September 24, the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on President…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

September 23, 2019 at 5:51 PM

Muslim Ban Hearing - WILL YOU JOIN US?

  Dear John,   On Tuesday, September 24th, at 10am EST, the House will conduct a historic hearing on President Trump's bigoted Muslim Ban. It is time for all of us to come together and play our part in amplifying this hearing.  Click here to let us kn…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

September 19, 2019 at 4:52 PM

Muslim Ban Hearing - RSVP TODAY

  Dear John,   On Tuesday, September 24th, at 10am EST, the House will conduct a historic hearing on President Trump's bigoted Muslim Ban. It is time for all of us to come together and play our part in amplifying this hearing.  Let us know if to plan …

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

September 17, 2019 at 5:58 PM

BREAKING: House to Hold Historic Hearing on Trump's Muslim Ban

  Dear John,     Washington D.C. - Today, the House finally confirmed the historic hearing on President Trump's Muslim Ban - scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th, at 10am EST. This will be a joint hearing with the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immi…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 9:13 PM

BREAKING: Anti-Muslim Event Canceled After Backlash

  Dear John,   Watch Emgage Michigan's Executive Director Nada Al-Hanooti speak out against hate in Michigan.  Emgage, along with other advocacy organizations and local lawmakers, is proud to announce that the Michigan Bloomfield Hills Baptist Church…

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  Mohamed Gula · [email protected]

September 5, 2019 at 6:00 PM

VA GOP Stuart is running Islamophobic, race-baiting online ads

  Dear John,  In a campaign that should be about fighting for working families and strengthening our Commonwealth, GOP Senator Richard Stuart (Senate District 28) is attacking his challenger, our endorsee, Qasim Rashid on his faith. We endorsed Qasim bec…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

September 4, 2019 at 9:28 PM

Bernie Sanders and Julián Castro address largest gathering of Muslims in North America

  Dear John,   We did it! Our community made history last weekend in Houston when two leading presidential candidates, Senator Bernie Sanders and former Secretary Julián Castro, addressed 7,000 Muslim Americans at the ISNACON convention. Watch Senator…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

August 27, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Outstanding Response - Emgage Muslim American Leadership Summit

  Dear John,   This past weekend, Emgage hosted its first Muslim American Leadership Summit in San Francisco as part of an initiative to engage new communities around the country. The day-long retreat focused on our community's role in shaping the ci…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

August 20, 2019 at 7:01 PM

UPDATE: ISNA Presidential Forum Moderators

  Dear John,     Emgage is proud to co-host the Presidential Forum at this year's Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Convention - in partnership with ISNA and the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). Emgage CEO Wa'el Alzayat, Bridging Cultures …

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

August 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Presidential Candidates Bernie Sanders and Julián Castro to attend ISNA Presidential Forum

  Dear John,       Emgage, in partnership with the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) and the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), is thrilled to announce the attendance of Senator Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

August 12, 2019 at 10:04 PM

KASHMIR CRISIS - Call to Action

  Dear John,       Afshana Farooq, a 14-year-old who was nearly trampled in a stampede when Indian forces opened fire on demonstrators, in a hospital in Srinagar, Kashmir. “We were just marching peacefully after prayers,” her father said. “Then they start…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

August 11, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Eid Mubarak!

  Dear John,   We hope that you and your loved ones have a blessed Eid al Adha. May Allah (swt) accept our supplications, sacrifices, and generous charity!  This Eid al Adha, let us remember those who are experiencing strife, discrimination, and oppr…

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

August 7, 2019 at 10:33 PM

[Corrected] Presidential Candidates Bernie Sanders and Julián Castro to attend ISNA Presidential Forum

  Dear John,     On behalf of Emgage, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), and the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) are THRILLED to announce that Senator Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro will …

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  Wa'el Alzayat, CEO · [email protected]

August 7, 2019 at 8:00 PM

[BREAKING] Presidential Candidates Bernie Sanders and Julián Castro to attend ISNA Presidential Forum

  Dear John,     On behalf of Emgage, Muslim Public Affairs Council - MPAC, and The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) are THRILLED to announce Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Julián Castro will be participating at the ISNA  Presidenti…

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  Membership · [email protected]

August 7, 2019 at 3:42 AM

The First Step in the Future of Muslim Political Engagement Begins Now

Dear Joh, Thank you for becoming an Emgage Action Member! To support our work, please consider making a donation. If you would like to see what we are doing with your donation, check out www.emgageaction.org, where you can view all our calls to action, latest news, and how you can get involved. Get …

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