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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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  Lubna Hassan Heikal, MPAC · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 5:04 PM

CLDP Applications are LIVE

CLDP Applications are LIVE CLDP Applications are LIVE! Sign up now for a chance to intern on Capitol Hill in 2023 2023 CLDP Applications Are Live! Click Here to Apply Dear John,   My name is Lubna Ha…
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  MPAC · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 6:49 PM

Israeli Officer Assaults American Citizen at Border: The Case of Aisha Elmasri

Israeli Officer Assaults American Citizen at Border: The Case of Aisha Elmasri Israeli Officer Assaults of American Citizen at Border Crossings: The Case of Aisha Elmasri Israeli Officer Assaults American Citizen at Border: The Case o…
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  Rebecca Husaini, MPAC · [email protected]
October 10, 2022 at 5:11 PM

MPAC Convention: 2022 Panel

MPAC Convention: 2022 Panel Our Convention Panel has been finalized. RSVP Now! RSVP HERE Dear John,   The world today faces a litany of challenges, from economic hardship to an ongoing assault on democra…
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  Mohammad Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 9:57 PM

The MPAC policy team has been busy

The MPAC policy team has been busy Catch up on what's happening with our team in Washington Dear John, Your generous support for the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) has empowered us to advocate for the issues that you care about…
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  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Exclusive Screening: Stranger At The Gate

Exclusive Screening: Stranger At The Gate You are cordially invited to a screening of The New Yorker documentary short, Stranger At The Gate, on October 12th at 6:30PM at UTA, Beverly Hills. Dear John, You are cordial…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 9:26 PM

Salam Al-Marayati Appointed by DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Prestigious Faith-Based Security Advisory Council

Salam Al-Marayati Appointed by DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Prestigious Faith-Based Security Advisory Council Dear John, MPAC’s President, Salam Al-Marayati was appointed by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayor…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 9:02 PM

MPAC Convention Tickets On Sale Now

MPAC Convention Tickets On Sale Now We're just a few weeks away from our convention, and space is limited. RSVP Now! RSVP HERE “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protec…
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  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Announcing our Writing Fellowship Grantee

Announcing our Writing Fellowship Grantee Detroit-raised Sarah Mokh, who will receive MPAC's $10,000 grant, is a promising talent to watch. Meet the Grant Recipient for Film Independent and the MPAC® Hollywood Bure…
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  Lubna Hassan Heikal, MPAC Policy Program Manager · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 7:08 PM

Women, Life, Freedom: The Case of Mahsa Amini and Morality Police in Iran

Women, Life, Freedom: The Case of Mahsa Amini and Morality Police in Iran Join us for our virtual webinar. Dear John, On September 16th, Zhina (Mahsa) Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, died under contentious circumstances in a deten…
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  Raisa Alam, MPAC Policy Fellow · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 11:27 PM

Join MPAC at the GAZA 5K in the Bay Area

Join MPAC at the GAZA 5K in the Bay Area Dear John, It's estimated that four out of five children in the Gaza Strip live with depression, grief, and fear.  The latest Israeli military assault on Gaza coupled with the 16-year air, land,…
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  Rebecca Husaini, MPAC · [email protected]
September 22, 2022 at 9:41 PM

Chicago’s Democracy Forum: Protecting America’s Democracy in the Age of Political Extremism

Chicago’s Democracy Forum: Protecting America’s Democracy in the Age of Political Extremism Dear John, On the 21st anniversary of 9/11, we held the second of our nationwide, non-partisan Democracy Forum series at the Muslim Education C…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Now, It's Up to Us

Now, It's Up to Us We're just a few weeks away from our convention, and space is limited. RSVP Now! Dear John, After two years of virtual events, we are beyond excited to see you in person on Sunday, October 30th for this year's MPAC…
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  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
September 19, 2022 at 10:28 PM

MPAC joins faith leaders for the #UnitedWeStand Summit at the White House

MPAC joins faith leaders for the #UnitedWeStand Summit at the White House Salam Al-Marayati, along with 20 other American Muslim leaders, attended and shared the experiences of American Muslims at the #UnitedWeStand Summit. …
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 10:40 PM

White House Recognizes the 2015 Chapel Hill Shooting As A Hate-fueled Islamophobic attack at the #UnitedWeStand Summit

White House Recognizes the 2015 Chapel Hill Shooting As A Hate-fueled Islamophobic attack at the #UnitedWeStand Summit Following years of advocacy from MPAC and other civil society organizations... Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | …
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Catch MPAC Live Today At the Historic #UnitedWeStand White House Summit

Catch MPAC Live Today At the Historic #UnitedWeStand White House Summit We are honored to participate in this historic summit taking place at the White House.   Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | September 15, 2022 — Last month, we p…
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  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 11:52 PM

Special Guest at the MPAC Convention

Special Guest at the MPAC Convention Here’s to another Mohammed making history! Dear John, We’re so happy to inform you that on Sunday, October 30th — after two years of virtual events — we are coming together in person to celebra…
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  Mohammad H. Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 6:59 PM

MPAC Is Hard At Work Fighting For An Inclusive America

MPAC Is Hard At Work Fighting For An Inclusive America There's a lot happening at MPAC. See what we've been up to.  Dear John, Thanks to your support, the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) had a productive week in engaging our go…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 5:44 PM

MPAC Welcomes “United We Stand” Summit to Combat Domestic Terrorism

MPAC Welcomes “United We Stand” Summit to Combat Domestic Terrorism President Biden announces "United We Stand" Summit after calls from MPAC and other advocacy organizations in response to the Buffalo shooting. President Biden annou…
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  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 6:39 PM

New Stories in the Making

New Stories in the Making Congratulations to Ali-Asghar, Maria and Nia Malika on being selected! After much anticipation, the lab commences this week. Dear John, Ali-Asghar Abedi. Maria …
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  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 12:37 AM

The Balancing Act of Prescription Drug Price Reform

The Balancing Act of Prescription Drug Price Reform Here's how the Inflation Recovery Act may impact you Dear John,  For decades, prescription drug prices for life-saving medications like Revlimid, which treats vari…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 11:31 PM

MPAC Condemns the Attack on Author, Salman Rushdie

MPAC Condemns the Attack on Author, Salman Rushdie Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | August 12, 2022 — MPAC condemns the attack on Salman Rushdie. Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | August 12, 2022 — MPAC condemns the attack on Salma…
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  Mohammad Ali, MPAC · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 11:18 PM

Join us for a virtual roundtable discussion on the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan

Join us for a virtual roundtable discussion on the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan Last year MPAC and the Afghan-American Foundation hosted a four-day virtual summit, . Dear John,  Last year MPAC and the Afghan-Americ…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 1:14 AM

MPAC Condemns the New Mexico Shootings, and Calls For National Unity

MPAC Condemns the New Mexico Shootings, and Calls For National Unity Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | August 9, 2022 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) offers our condolences to the families and loved ones of Washington, D.…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 11:02 PM

Save the Date: 22nd Annual MPAC Convention

Save the Date: 22nd Annual MPAC Convention After a two year hiatus, MPAC Convention is back in-person! Save the date right now for Sunday, October 30th 2022 Dear John,  After a two year hiatus, MPAC Convention is ba…
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  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 10:59 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] A response to Dr. Jordan Peterson’s comments

[MPAC Policy Updates] A response to Dr. Jordan Peterson’s comments Recently, a YouTube video was posted disparaging our community, assuming and insisting that American Muslims are not working to further dialogue Issue 88: Friday, 29 July 20…
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  Sue Obeidi · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Announcing the 2022 Black List Muslim List

Announcing the 2022 Black List Muslim List Read about the writers and projects: Dear John, On behalf of the Muslim Public Affairs Council Hollywood Bureau, congratulations to the 10 winners of the 2022 Muslim List. In…
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  Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC · [email protected]
July 23, 2022 at 7:59 PM

CLDP at the White House

CLDP at the White House Earlier this week, we were able to take our Fellows to the White House for the first time in CLDP history! Dear John,   MPAC’s Congressional Leadership Development Program (CLDP) has been one of ou…
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  MPAC Policy Bureau · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 8:30 PM

[MPAC Policy Updates] MPAC Congratulates Dr. Shereef Elnahal on Historic Confirmation

[MPAC Policy Updates] MPAC Congratulates Dr. Shereef Elnahal on Historic Confirmation Statement: An American Civil Rights Lawyer Turned Political Prisoner; Fall Internship Applications open! Issue 87: Friday, 22 July 2022 …
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