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November 8, 2024 at 6:18 AM

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August 23, 2024 at 5:02 PM

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August 18, 2024 at 10:59 PM

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August 5, 2024 at 11:07 PM

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July 25, 2024 at 12:38 AM

Reflections & Exciting Updates about the Mosaic Project!​  ​   

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July 10, 2024 at 2:18 PM

A Mosaic of Activities​  ​   

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In case you missed it: There's just one more week to help us reach our goal!​  ​   

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There's just one more week to help us reach our goal!​  ​   

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June 10, 2024 at 5:34 PM

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June 1, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Authoritarian America​  ​   

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May 14, 2024 at 4:06 PM

You're Invited to the Muslim Musical Mosaic!​  ​   

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April 13, 2024 at 6:15 PM

In case you missed it: Happy Eid!​ ​

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April 9, 2024 at 11:16 PM

Happy Eid!​ ​

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April 6, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Support Chosen Family With MPV This Eid​ ​

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April 1, 2024 at 6:38 PM

A Special Message from a Mosaic Artist​ ​

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March 26, 2024 at 8:45 PM

In case you missed it: Lessons from the Prophet (PBUH)​ ​

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March 9, 2024 at 5:46 AM

Introducing the Muslim Musical Mosaic Project​ ​

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March 5, 2024 at 4:13 AM

Do you know what 77 years of oppression feels like?​ ​

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February 5, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Who Cares About FGM, Right?​ ​

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January 4, 2024 at 11:43 PM

New Year, Free Palestine​ ​

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December 30, 2023 at 9:45 PM

In case you missed it: There's still time for you to make a difference!​ ​

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November 28, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Support MPV this Giving Tuesday!​ ​

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November 27, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Never Again?​ ​

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November 1, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Reflections on the Values of Non-Violence​ ​

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September 23, 2023 at 4:38 AM

Please join the MPV Community on September 30!​ ​

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September 11, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Countering the Religious Right - Hindutva, Muslims & Christians​ ​

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August 29, 2023 at 3:06 PM

MPV is celebrating 16 years!​ ​

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August 24, 2023 at 12:08 AM

You're Invited to MPV's 2023 Conference!​ ​

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August 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Can You Support The Purple Check Mark​ ​

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August 1, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Celebrating 16 Years of MPV​ ​

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June 29, 2023 at 2:12 AM

MPV July 2023 Happy Eid & Launching Purple Check Mark!​ ​

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June 4, 2023 at 10:48 PM

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May 15, 2023 at 3:13 PM

Join us for a Week of Action with the Global Campaign for Equality in Family Law​ ​

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April 21, 2023 at 3:44 AM

Happy Eid!​ ​

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March 30, 2023 at 3:59 AM

Ramadan Kareem!​ ​

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March 6, 2023 at 8:21 PM

CSW67 Activities and Highlights​ ​

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February 3, 2023 at 7:37 PM

The Pope has it right, Muslim Religious Leaders should follow​ ​

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January 15, 2023 at 10:55 PM

MPV's Open Letter to Hamline University​ ​

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January 7, 2023 at 4:06 AM

MPV Jan 2023 Newsletter: New Year, Same Tyranny​ ​

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December 31, 2022 at 2:12 PM

Don't Miss Your Chance To Make A Difference!​ ​

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December 18, 2022 at 1:13 AM

What's Your Why?​ ​

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December 3, 2022 at 7:38 PM

Why I Joined The MPV Board​ ​

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November 3, 2022 at 7:57 AM

A Pivot Towards MPV​ ​

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September 30, 2022 at 12:57 AM

The Tyranny of the Patriarchy​ ​

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September 7, 2022 at 2:56 AM

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