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  Madihha Ahussain · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Facebook is still anti-Muslim.

Muslim Advocates We need your help to hold Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg accountable for their company’s actions. Facebook refuses to address its anti-Muslim problem. Tell Congress to take action. Dear Friend, Did you know that Facebook permits white nationalist …
  Scott Simpson · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 2:44 PM

The Worst of the Worst.

Muslim Advocates We can, and we must, stop this deeply bigoted nominee. Tell your senator to stop the Tata nomination! Dear Friend, In an administration rife with racism and discrimination, Anthony Tata may be the worst of the worst. He’s said, written, and repeated …
  Erik =?iso-8859-1?q?Mart=EDnez?= Resly · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 12:00 AM

INVITATION: Help us imagine a future free from hate.

Muslim Advocates We’re excited to launch a call for art imagining a just America! Show us a future free from hate and discrimination. Will you help us create this special exhibit? Share this Call for Art with others. Dear Friend, From the banners calling for wom…
  Naheed Qureshi · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 11:02 PM

ACTION ALERT: Congress needs to do more to end police violence.

Muslim Advocates Tell your member of Congress to strengthen the Justice in Policing Act. WEDNESDAY is a critical day for the Justice in Policing Act. Tell Congress to strengthen the bill and save lives. Dear Friend, Never have I seen so many Americans acknowledge system…
  Muslim Advocates · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 1:42 PM

Take action to stop anti-Black police violence.

Muslim Advocates Join the American Muslim community in demanding an end to anti-Black police violence. We must stop anti-Black police violence. Join the American Muslim community in calling for real change. Click here to sign the statement. Dear Friend, There are moment…
  Mossadaq Chughtai · [email protected]
June 8, 2020 at 5:00 PM

BREAKING: A Virginia County Blocked Our Muslim Cemetery

Muslim Advocates Help us fight discrimination and bury our dead with dignity. Dear Friend, It’s hard enough to lose someone you love. Imagine not knowing where you can bury them. For decades we have worked to ensure this would not be an issue for the Muslim community, u…
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 11:15 PM

George. Breonna. Yassin. Dullah. Stephon.

Muslim Advocates What do these names have in common? Dear Friend, Our justice system does not value Black lives. The murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are just the latest tragedies in a long and deadly history of law enforcement brutality against African Ameri…
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Eid Mubarak! Choose a better tomorrow.

Muslim Advocates Eid Mubarak, Friend! As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, I’m so grateful for the time I spent fasting, praying, and gaining perspective on the extraordinary times we’re living in. In her reflection at The National Iftar, Dr. Ingrid Mattson s…
  Naheed Qureshi · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 11:56 PM

Update: Our Work During Ramadan

Muslim Advocates Here are 7 ways that we're taking action! Dear Friend, As we near the end of Ramadan, I want to share an update on how Muslim Advocates has been using our policy, advocacy, and legal expertise to meet the emergency needs of our communities and to protect…
  American Muslim Futures · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 10:30 PM

LIVE in 30 minutes!

Muslim Advocates Tonight’s a big deal. Listen to the sounds and stories of world-class Muslim and allied musicians. Don't miss these barrier-breaking musicians. We’re taking the big (virtual) stage at 7pm ET! Watch live from the Kennedy Center. Dear Fri…
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
May 16, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Protecting the Most Marginalized Muslims

Muslim Advocates Support our prisons work this Ramadan. Dear Friend, In these last days of Ramadan, it’s so important that we recommit to protecting the rights of American Muslims in prison. The way our nation over-incarcerates is unconscionable. Our prisons are too oft…
  Erik =?iso-8859-1?q?Mart=EDnez?= Resly · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 1:00 AM

Let's create a new normal.

Muslim Advocates Announcing the American Muslim Futures Project! Salaam, greetings of peace to you, Friend, Last night’s virtual Ramadan celebration, The National Iftar, was such a joy to help produce — personally, I really appreciated hearing from community leaders ac…
  The National Iftar · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Happening now!

Muslim Advocates The National Iftar will begin in 15 minutes. Tickets are still available! The National Iftar will begin in 15 minutes.   Click here to watch. Tickets are free. Registration required. ***       …
  The National Iftar · [email protected]
May 9, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Keith, Rashida, André, Halima, Sami, Khalid, Ingrid & YOU!

Muslim Advocates UNREGISTERED: Check. Out. This. Program.   New speakers announced for The National Iftar! Dear Friend, We’re putting the final touches on the program for The National Iftar next Tuesday, May 12th, at 7pm ET – and it’s going to be amazing.  This is a …
  Madihha Ahussain · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 3:47 PM

Just Announced: Khalid Latif & more joining The National Iftar!

Muslim Advocates Spiritual leaders and artist announced! All are welcome at this virtual Ramadan celebration. Get free tickets to The National Iftar! Claim your front row seat to The National Iftar! RSVP required.   Dear Friend, Great news! We just added more inc…
  Muslim Advocates · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 4:28 PM

You're invited to The National Iftar!

Muslim Advocates Get your front row seat! An unforgettable evening of courage, inspiration, and community. Get your front row seat to The National Iftar! Dear Friend, Muslim Advocates is honored to invite you to The National Iftar, co-hosted by Muslim Members of …
  Madihha Ahussain · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 12:30 PM

How to keep our communities safe

Muslim Advocates Hate groups are attacking virtual religious events. We want to help ensure that Ramadan is free from hate. Join our webinar and learn how to stay safe. Hate groups are attacking virtual events. We want to help ensure that you can gather free from …
  Madihha Ahussain · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 11:28 PM

Let’s make sure American Muslim organizations get funding

Muslim Advocates The coronavirus stimulus bill includes $349 billion of funding to support nonprofits, including mosques, and small businesses. Learn how to apply. Muslim organizations and businesses may be entitled to stimulus money. Watch our webinar and use ou…
  Erik =?iso-8859-1?q?Mart=EDnez?= Resly · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Check out our inspiring new campaign!

Muslim Advocates American Muslims are responding to the pain and hardship of COVID-19 with strength and service. We’re finding and amplifying their stories. American Muslims are courageously responding to COVID-19. We’re finding and amplifying their stories. Anyon…
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
March 21, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Racism is not a disinfectant.

Muslim Advocates The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted our lives, but we're working as hard as ever to protect your civil rights.     Dear Friend, The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted our lives, especially those who are most vulnerable to this health and economic shoc…
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
March 15, 2020 at 1:30 PM

“Hello, brother”

Muslim Advocates Today marks the one year anniversary of the Christchurch mosque massacre. We honor those who lost their lives to white nationalist violence by working every day to eradicate it. Dear Friend, One year ago, white nationalist hate killed 51 people at two mo…
  Naheed Qureshi · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 11:00 AM

Update: The NO BAN Act is postponed, but we’ll make sure it gets a vote!

Muslim Advocates Thousands of American families are counting on us to get this bill passed. Dear Friend, We just learned that the House will not vote on the NO BAN Act today, so that it can pass an emergency stimulus package to address the coronavirus epidemic. While w…
  Scott Simpson · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 7:10 PM

This week, Congress will take a historic vote!

Muslim Advocates The NO BAN Act will end the Muslim Ban and reunite millions of American families. Tell Congress: Pass the NO BAN Act to end the Muslim Ban! Dear Friend, The other week, you did something incredible: by sharing our petition, you helped to flood …
  Erik =?iso-8859-1?q?Mart=EDnez?= Resly · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Who wants to make history?

Muslim Advocates Congress will soon vote to protect the rights of American Muslims. And we want you to be part of it. We need everyone to help pass this historic bill. Demand that Congress pass the NO BAN Act! Dear Friend, Congress is about to make hist…
  Naheed Qureshi · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 12:52 AM

You’d be amazed what it took to get this far!

Muslim Advocates Major victory for the NO BAN Act to end the Muslim Ban! Dear Friend, Just a few hours ago, I left the Capitol, exhausted yet exhilarated. Earlier today, the House Judiciary Committee officially voted to move the NO BAN Act to a full vote in th…
  Ismail Alghazali · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 12:08 AM

This Muslim is at the State of the Union

Muslim Advocates I'm at the U.S. Capitol Building with Congresswoman Chu! Dear Friend, A year ago, a night like this seemed unimaginable to me.  A year ago, I was lost. My wife and children were stranded in Yemen because of the Muslim Ban and I hadn’t even met…
  Scott Simpson · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 12:30 AM

8 Minutes of Inspiration from the Washington Post

Muslim Advocates See the amazing work happening to stop the Muslim Ban. Watch the video! Dear Friend, In times as hard as these, with the Muslim Ban expanding and millions of Americans now separated from their families, it’s vital that we pay ho…
  Naheed Qureshi · [email protected]
February 1, 2020 at 5:30 PM

We need you right now.

Muslim Advocates     Dear Friend, You heard from us yesterday that President Trump expanded his bigoted Muslim Ban. Our team has been working around the clock to bring you timely, informative resources. We want you to be aware, prepared, and safe. In the last few hours…
  Madihha Ahussain · [email protected]
February 1, 2020 at 1:12 AM

Muslim Ban Call w/ Rep. Carson + Fact Sheet

Muslim Advocates RSVP for our Muslim Ban community call! Dear Friend, Our team has reviewed the expanded Muslim Ban and here’s what you need to know: Community Call: Tomorrow (Saturday) at 12pm ET, Muslim Advocates will host a call with leading experts on the …
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 9:45 PM

BREAKING: Trump just expanded the Muslim Ban!

Muslim Advocates Trump just expanded the Muslim Ban. Here's what we know right now. Visit our Action Center for hour-by-hour updates. Dear Friend, Our team is analyzing all the fine print as we speak. Here's what we know right now: On January 31, 2020…
  Nimra Azmi · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 3:03 PM

You're still here, fighting.

Muslim Advocates In the face of many challenges, we're still here, fighting in the courts for the American Muslim community. Dear Friend, Yesterday, I was at the U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, listening to our co-counsel argue for our clients in I…
  Naheed Qureshi · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 12:30 AM

Our History is Being Written Today

Muslim Advocates Historic vote on the NO BAN ACT announced! Dear Friend, I just finished a long day on Capitol Hill, where we helped members of Congress make a historic announcement for our community: The House of Representatives will hold a vote on the NO BAN …
  Scott Simpson · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 9:07 PM

URGENT: the Muslim Ban will be expanded!

Muslim Advocates Tens of thousands of *additional* families will be separated. That's why we need your voice. Details below. Dear Friend, President Trump has confirmed that he’s expanding the Muslim Ban this month. There aren’t many details available n…
  Madihha Ahussain · [email protected]
January 14, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Did you see that tweet?

Muslim Advocates Trump is already ramping up his anti-Muslim hate. The American people have a right to debate without being smeared with racism and bigotry. Tell Congress to stop it. Dear Friend, We should be able to debate, even disagree, without demo…
  Laila Al-Soulaiman · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 8:00 PM

There's still time!

Muslim Advocates No matter what 2020 brings...  With your generous support, we'll be ready to fight for you. Dear Friend, We’re just hours away from the end of this year, but our work is just beginning. We know that 2020 will bring more attacks against…
  Mohamed Yusuf Mohamed · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 5:00 PM

3 Reasons

Muslim Advocates Dear Friend, I’ll be honest: there are many worthy causes deserving of our support. So, I want to share three reasons why I’m excited to make a tax-deductible year-end gift to Muslim Advocates: 1. Muslim Advocates fights anti-Muslim hate. And wins. I…
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
December 21, 2019 at 4:00 PM

What made the Top 10 BIG Wins of 2019?

Muslim Advocates This was our most impactful year yet. Help Muslim Advocates celebrate by making a gift and launching us into 2020 with momentum. Dear Friend, This was our most impactful year yet! Thank you for standing with Muslim Advocates, challenge…
  Scott Simpson · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Victory! Here’s how we defend the right to pray

Muslim Advocates Prisons across the country are ignoring peoples' right to pray.  We just got prison policies changed. Now we need your help to make sure they're enforced.   Dear Friend, Can you imagine wanting to pray, but not being allowed? It’s …
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 8:09 PM

Here’s what we said to Nancy Pelosi

Muslim Advocates Will you support our work to keep up the conversation with the Speaker of the House?   Dear Friend — We founded Muslim Advocates almost 15 years ago to secure a seat at the table for American Muslims. This week, we created a table representing the diver…
  Sarah Gouchenaur · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 12:31 AM

Invest in Your Freedom with Muslim Advocates This #GivingTuesday

Muslim Advocates Dear Friend,    You’ve heard of Cyber Monday and Black Friday, but this year you can add Giving Tuesday to your calendar. This day of giving was created to take a step back from the holiday season and give back to our communities.    You’ve fueled Muslim…
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 8:16 PM

ACTION ALERT: Tell Bloomberg to Disavow His Anti-Muslim Spying Program

Muslim Advocates Dear Friend -   Over the weekend, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg entered the 2020 presidential race. But, during his tenure as mayor, the New York Police Department enacted a sweeping, years-long surveillance and profiling program targeting Mu…
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 4:36 PM

My Meeting with Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's CEO

Muslim Advocates Dear Friend,   I'm on my way back to DC from a meeting at Mark Zuckberberg's home in California. I accepted his invitation to dinner because Facebook has an anti-Muslim problem and he needed to hear directly from our community. I also told him he can fix…
  Muslim Advocates · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 6:36 PM

🚨ALERT — More Countries Potentially Added to Muslim Ban

Muslim Advocates Dear Friend —   The Trump administration is considering[1] adding more countries to the Muslim Ban. That means more separated families and more cruelty directed at Americans. According to a senior administration official, around five countries are being …
  Naheed Qureshi · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 12:00 AM

🏆Just Announced: The 2019 Community Champions! 🏆

Muslim Advocates Dear Friend -   I’m so thrilled to share with you the featured awardees and speakers for this year’s annual gala. Will you join us on November 20th in the DC-area to celebrate these leaders in our community?   Yes, I'll be there!   No, I can't be there …
  Scott Simpson · [email protected]
October 21, 2019 at 3:14 PM

RE: ACTION ALERT - Oppose the “Pig Fat” Judge

Muslim Advocates Good morning Friend -   I wanted to re-up this action alert with you because this mortifying judicial nominee is now seriously being considered for a full floor vote and your senators need to hear from you. Thousands of people are raising their voices this wee…
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 8:29 PM

He hates us. This is how we fight back.

Muslim Advocates Friend, I don’t know if you heard, but last night, the President tore into American Muslims again.  I’m not going to repeat his ugly attacks but he was more vicious than he’s ever been, this time targeting Minnesota’s Muslim community. Trump’s attacks on Americ…
  Farhana Khera · [email protected]
September 25, 2019 at 4:42 PM

Congress Listened

Muslim Advocates Dear Friend,    For more than two years, American Muslims have been fighting to have their voices heard. Yesterday, Congress finally listened.   In a historic hearing held by the U.S. House of Representatives on Trump’s Muslim Ban, Congress heard from vi…
  Ismail Alghazali · [email protected]
September 23, 2019 at 4:12 PM

Tomorrow, I'm testifying before Congress...

Muslim Advocates Dear Friend,   My name is Ismail Alghazali. I’m a client of Muslim Advocates and, tomorrow, I’m going to tell my story to Congress alongside Farhana Khera. I want you to watch.   Tomorrow will be the first-ever congressional hearing on the Muslim Ban. It’s the …
  Muslim Advocates · [email protected]
September 17, 2019 at 5:00 PM

BREAKING: Our fight against Trump's Muslim Ban is making history. Join us!

Muslim Advocates Dear Friend,   History is being made — and you’re part of it. Congress just announced it will hold its first ever hearing on Trump’s Muslim Ban. After over two years of suffering, American Muslims will finally have the chance to directly tell Cong…
  Scott Simpson · [email protected]
September 10, 2019 at 8:17 PM

ACTION ALERT - Oppose the “Pig Fat” Judicial Nominee

Muslim Advocates Dear Friend--    Tomorrow, discrimination and bigotry will be on full display as in the Senate as Steven Menashi, one of President Trump’s nominees to be a federal judge, will have a hearing to discuss his fitness for the job. We can’t be more clear about this:…