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  MPAC · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM

MPAC Condemns National Day of Hate, Urges Caution

MPAC Condemns National Day of Hate, Urges Caution MPAC Condemns National Day of Hate, Urges Caution Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | February 24, 2023 — According to a leaked NYPD internal memo, Neo-Nazi groups across the United St…
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  Mohammad H. Ali · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Implications of the Great Replacement Theory Webinar

Implications of the Great Replacement Theory Webinar Dear John, We wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who joined us for yesterday’s webinar, Implications of the Great Replacement Theory. It was an insightful and informative d…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Starting Now: The Implications of the Great Replacement Theory Webinar

Starting Now: The Implications of the Great Replacement Theory Webinar Dear John, Today's Implications of the Great Replacement Theory Webinar is starting now. Join us to learn more about GRT and discriminatory voter policy. Hear …
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  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
February 20, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Join MALALA for LA screenings of STRANGER AT THE GATE

Join MALALA for LA screenings of STRANGER AT THE GATE Join Malala Yousafzai for LA screenings of Stranger at the Gate, Oscar Best Documentary Short Film Nominee Dear John, We’re excited to announce that Stranger at th…
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  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Voting Rights and the Great Replacement Theory

Voting Rights and the Great Replacement Theory E Pluribus Unum: Protecting Voting Rights Amid the Great Replacement   By: Rafay Siddiqui, MPAC Policy Fellow Earlier this month, the College Board unveiled the Advanced Placement curri…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Save the Date: The Implications of the Great Replacement Theory Webinar

Save the Date: The Implications of the Great Replacement Theory Webinar Dear John, We are excited to invite you to join us for The Implications of the Great Replacement Theory Webinar on February 22 at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET. The …
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  MPAC · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 8:14 PM

TOMORROW: Debating Religious Exclusivism vs. Pluralism

TOMORROW: Debating Religious Exclusivism vs. Pluralism Dear John, Tomorrow, the MPAC Research Bureau is co-hosting No Salvation Outside the Mosque, a debate on religious exclusivism and pluralism between Dr. Javad T. Hashmi, Direc…
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  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
February 11, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria Today

Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria Today Dear John, As you may have heard, Turkey, Syria and neighboring countries were recently hit by a devastating earthquake that has left many families homeless and struggling to survive.…
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  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Challenging Extremism Head On

Challenging Extremism Head On Dear John, We are pleased to announce MPAC's new Director of Research and Strategic Communications, Dr. Javad T. Hashmi, who will be heading up MPAC's new Research Bureau. In addition to being a medical…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Reflections on SOTU Address

Reflections on SOTU Address Dear John, Democracy forms the backbone of our country. For many, participation comes in the form of voting, but our system requires far more than that. To be a fully functional system of governance, the …
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  MPAC · [email protected]
February 5, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Faith in Action: The Legacy of MLK

Faith in Action: The Legacy of MLK Dr. King’s Legacy of Faith in Action By: Isra Qadri and Qudsia Saeed, MPAC Policy Interns Black History Month is a call to honor the many African Americans who have pushed, and continue to push, …
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  Umar Hakim-Dey · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 6:33 PM

American Muslim Survey: Community Building

American Muslim Survey: Community Building As'salaamu alaykum,   This Black History Month, we are looking deeper into the lives and stories of a people who have continued to persevere. Through slavery, segregation, and police brutali…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 12:03 AM

MPAC Condems GOP Vote to Remove Rep. Omar from House Committee

MPAC Condems GOP Vote to Remove Rep. Omar from House Committee MPAC, Coalition Condemn House GOP Vote to Remove Rep. Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | February 2, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs …
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  MPAC · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 3:26 PM

MPAC to Join Orgs to Support Ilhan Omar

MPAC to Join Orgs to Support Ilhan Omar MPAC to Join Muslim, Arab, Iranian-American Groups in Front of U.S. Capitol to Respond to House GOP's Vote to Remove Rep. Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | …
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  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 6:18 PM

MPAC Policy Rewind: January 2023

MPAC Policy Rewind: January 2023 Issue 1: January 31, 2023 A monthly spotlight on major developments in MPAC’s D.C. Office THIS MONTH IN DC – Orgs, Reps Call for Police Reform After Death of Tyre Nichols, Democracy and Disse…
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  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
January 29, 2023 at 5:35 PM

2023 Sundance Film Festival Wrap Up

2023 Sundance Film Festival Wrap Up Dear John, The 2023 Sundance Film Festival is officially over today. Despite the freezing weather, the warmth of reconnecting with friends and colleagues in the entertainment industr…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
January 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM

The Modi Question, Democracy and Dissent in India

The Modi Question, Democracy and Dissent in India Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | January 28, 2023 — The Modi government’s blocking of BBC’s new documentary on the 2002 Anti-Muslim Gujarat Riots is another move in an increasingly t…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 6:58 PM

The Burning of the Quran, Free Speech, and Double Standards in Public Discourse

The Burning of the Quran, Free Speech, and Double Standards in Public Discourse Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | January 27, 2023 — The recent burning of the Quran in Sweden has brought into the mainstream questions around freedom o…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 11:16 PM

No Muslim Ban Ever: Civil Rights Orgs Call on President Biden to Reunite Harmed Families

No Muslim Ban Ever: Civil Rights Orgs Call on President Biden to Reunite Harmed Families On 6th Anniversary of Muslim & African Ban, Reps. Chu, Omar, Tlaib, Carson and Civil Rights Orgs Call on President Biden to Reunite Harmed F…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Harvard Professor Kenneth Roth, Criticism of Israel, and Academia

Harvard Professor Kenneth Roth, Criticism of Israel, and Academia Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | January 20, 2023 — Freedom of expression is one of the founding principles of our nation, without which we cannot grow and improve as…
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  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Sundance: Nida Manzoor Joins MPAC’s Muslim House

Sundance: Nida Manzoor Joins MPAC’s Muslim House Dear John, As we approach the start of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, I’m so excited to let you know that Nida Manzoor, Director of Polite Society, has been added to …
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  Salam Al-Marayati · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Hamline University: Islamophobia vs. Academic Freedom

Hamline University: Islamophobia vs. Academic Freedom Dear John, Last week, MPAC published a statement in support of Art Professor Dr. Erika Lopez Prater after she was effectively fired by Hamline University. I had the pleasure of j…
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  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
January 12, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Sundance: See You on the Mountain!

Sundance: See You on the Mountain! Dear John, On behalf of the MPAC Hollywood Bureau, I wish you and yours a Happy New Year. May all of your hopes and dreams in 2023 and beyond come true. In about a week, the 2023 S…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
January 9, 2023 at 11:03 PM

Statement of Support for Art Professor Fired from Hamline University

Statement of Support for Art Professor Fired from Hamline University Dear John, It is with great concern that the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) views the firing of an art professor, Erika López Prater, from Hamline University …
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
January 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Missed Yesterday's Fireside Chat? Watch It Here

Missed Yesterday's Fireside Chat? Watch It Here Fireside Chat: Islamic Declaration Against Religious Police Dear [FNAME],  Yesterday, I was joined by our special guest Mustafa Aykolm, and MPAC’s Director of Research and Strategic Co…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Starting now- Fireside Chat: Religious Police

Starting now- Fireside Chat: Religious Police Dear John,  Today's fireside chat on our recently published Islamic Declaration Against Religious Police is starting now. Join MPAC Director of Research and Strategic Communications, Dr. …
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  MPAC · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 2:47 AM

Fireside Chat: Religious Police

Fireside Chat: Religious Police Dear John,  With ongoing distressing events in Iran, earlier this week we released our Islamic Declaration Against Religious Police, calling for the complete abolition of any kind of religious or moral…
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  Mohammed H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
January 4, 2023 at 10:56 PM

Not In Our Name: A Statement to the Taliban on Women’s Education

Not In Our Name: A Statement to the Taliban on Women’s Education Dear John,   In August 2021, American troops withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban took over control of the country. Despite their initial claims to the contrary, t…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
January 4, 2023 at 9:57 PM

Islamic Declaration Against Religious Police

Islamic Declaration Against Religious Police Dear John,   The distressing events transpiring in the Islamic Republic of Iran impress upon us the need to issue a clear and declarative statement against the institution of religious or …
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
January 1, 2023 at 4:59 PM

The Future Is Bright

The Future Is Bright Dear John,   Your support, throughout the decades, throughout 2022, and throughout this campaign, never ceases to amaze me. MPAC, like every organization, has had its fair share of trials and obstacles– our missi…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
January 1, 2023 at 5:30 AM

FWD: Before Closing the Book on 2022

FWD: Before Closing the Book on 2022 Dear John, I'm not sure if you saw the email below from Rebecca, but we are almost at our goal: we have $2,231.81 left from our $20K match. This is my last ask of the year: chip in what you can, help us reach o…
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  Saif Iqbal, MPAC · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 6:00 PM

$35 for 35 Years

$35 for 35 Years Dear John, Our $20K match is live, and time is running out. I know 2022 was a tough financial year for many. Rising gas prices, drastic inflation, and skyrocketing cost-of-living have made it difficult for many of us…
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  Rebecca Husaini, MPAC · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Before Closing the Book on 2022

Before Closing the Book on 2022 Dear John, I was ready to call it a wrap on our year-end campaign and close the books on 2022, but one of our strongest supporters has made us stop in our tracks. Inspired by the tremendous year we ha…
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  Sue Obeidi, MPAC · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 9:46 PM

Winning Hearts and Minds

Winning Hearts and Minds Dear John, 2022 has been a groundbreaking year for the MPAC Hollywood Bureau. But before I get into that, I want to share some exciting news with you: With 2023 just around the corner, a generous donor has p…
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  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 6:28 PM

There's Still More to Accomplish

There's Still More to Accomplish Dear John, 2022 has been a tumultuous year for America and the world, but thanks to the support of people like you, MPAC has been able to do its part in defending democracy, standing for justice, and…
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  Lubna Hassan Heikal, MPAC · [email protected]
December 14, 2022 at 9:11 PM

We Started from the Bottom

We Started from the Bottom Now, we are here Dear John, When our President, Salam Al-Marayati, first came to Washington more than 25 years ago, to say that the American Muslim presence was lacking would be an understatement. You coul…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
December 9, 2022 at 9:22 PM

Celebrating 35 Years of Advocacy, Community, and Representation

Celebrating 35 Years of Advocacy, Community, and Representation Support our 35th Anniversary Campaign Dear John, A little under 35 years ago, Dr. Maher Hathout, may God have mercy on his soul, Abdelhamid Youness, and I came togethe…
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  Mohammad Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
December 5, 2022 at 10:53 PM

Tomorrow is a Turning Point For Our Country

Tomorrow is a Turning Point For Our Country Dear John,  Two years ago, Americans faced a major decision in the general election, with so much more than just the standard policy issues at stake. Minority groups across the country were c…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 1:00 AM

FWD: $20K Match for #GivingTuesday

FWD: $20K Match for #GivingTuesday Donate now to double your impact! Dear John, If you haven't seen Saif's email below, please have a look. We are so close to our $20K goal, but we only have a few hours left. Our donor match is still live, so dona…
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  Saif Iqbal, MPAC · [email protected]
November 27, 2022 at 6:55 PM

$20K Match for #GivingTuesday

$20K Match for #GivingTuesday Donate now to double your impact! Click Here to Double Your Donation Now! Dear John, I don't need to explain #GivingTuesday to you. I only ask that as you gear up to partic…
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  Muhammad Baqir Muhyedeen, MPAC · [email protected]
November 23, 2022 at 11:09 PM

MPAC Hosts Congressional Briefing on Post-911 Hate Crimes

MPAC Hosts Congressional Briefing on Post-911 Hate Crimes MPAC Hosts Congressional Briefing on Post-911 Hate-Fueled Attacks on Minorities Dear [FNAME],    Last week, MPAC hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill advocating for Congress to pa…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 9:00 PM

A Historic Night

A Historic Night A Special Thank You To All Who Joined and Supported Our 2022 Convention Dear John, With the holiday season upon us and 2023 just a few weeks away, I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone that attended, watched…
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  Muhammad Baqir Muhyedeen, MPAC · [email protected]
November 15, 2022 at 12:14 AM

Join Us Virtually On Capitol Hill To Advocate For H.Res.662

Join Us Virtually On Capitol Hill To Advocate For H.Res.662 Join Us Virtually On Capitol Hill To Advocate For H.Res.662 - Honoring Victims of Post-9/11 Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes Join MPAC Virtually this Wednesday for our Capitol Hill Briefing o…
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  Sue Obeidi, MPAC Hollywood Bureau · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Three Upcoming Screenings in SoCal This Week

Three Upcoming Screenings in SoCal This Week Join us for three film screenings in SoCal that we're co-hosting.   Dear John, Greetings of peace to all of you. Before I get to our upcoming events, let me begin by rem…
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  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 11:15 PM

Reform the ECA, End the “The Big Lie”

Reform the ECA, End the “The Big Lie” As Americans head in to vote in tomorrow’s crucial 2022 midterm elections, the stakes for the future of our country have never been higher.  Image source: ​​Jeff Miller, Grand Haven Tribune …
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  MPAC · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 12:59 AM

See Mo Amer Perform Live: MPAC Convention

See Mo Amer Perform Live: MPAC Convention Virtual Tickets for tonight's program Dear John, It's not too late to join us virtually! Reserve your virtual ticket with a donation of any amount, and see Mo Amer live from the 2022 MPAC C…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
October 30, 2022 at 10:28 PM

Join Us Virtually! MPAC Convention

Join Us Virtually! MPAC Convention Virtual Tickets for tonight's program Dear John, We understand that not everyone is able to make it to tonight's event. Whether you live outside the Souther California area or are tied up with con…
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  Rebecca Husaini, MPAC · [email protected]
October 22, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Fwd: Van Jones' Words Still Ring True: Convention 2022

Fwd: Van Jones' Words Still Ring True: Convention 2022 Dear John, If you haven't already, I highly suggest you have a look at the email below from Salam. Van Jones' speech gave me chills, and his call to action was what inspired me …
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  Faiyaz Hussain, MPAC · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 5:11 PM

MPAC’s Democracy Forums: Fulfilling the Promise of America

MPAC’s Democracy Forums: Fulfilling the Promise of America Dear John,   In advance of the upcoming November 2022 elections, MPAC organized a series of non-partisan Democracy Forums in key cities across the nation. The Democracy Forums …
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Van Jones' Words Still Ring True: Convention 2022

Van Jones' Words Still Ring True: Convention 2022 RSVP Now Dear John, As my team and I are busy preparing for our first in-person Convention since 2019, I’m reminded of a powerful and timely message CNN Contributor Va…
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