Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Join us to celebrate Lt. Gov Cyrus Habib at the NIAC Gala on July 30th!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council I'm excited to announce our first special guest for NIAC's Virtual Gala on July 30: this year we will be honoring Washington Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib with NIAC's 2020 Leadership Award!  Dear John, I'm excited to announce ou…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 8:35 PM

The show must go on! 🎬

NIAC - National Iranian American Council You should have received your save the date last week, but I wanted to take a moment to personally invite you to NIAC's first ever Virtual Gala on July 30 at 8pm ET. While I am of course disappointed we won't be able to come together in person in San Franci…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Sustaining Your Small Business Through COVID-19

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, NIAC and the Iranian American Bar Associate (IABA) are thrilled to host an important panel conversation to support our small businesses.  Sustaining Your Small Business Through COVID-19 Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 5pm P…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Save the date: Join NIAC & very special guests for our first virtual gala!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Join NIAC members from across the nation as we come together for one common purpose: to build power for our community so that we can advocate for peace and diplomacy, fair & equitable immigration policies - including the end …

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Our New Report: A Maximum Pressure Exit Strategy

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John,  We are excited to share our latest report with you - “Returning to and Building on the Iran Nuclear Deal: A ‘Maximum Pressure’ Exit Strategy.” As you know, NIAC played a significant role in advocating for and supportin…

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  NIAC · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Reminder: Join the launch of our new report, "A 'Maximum Pressure' Exit Strategy"

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, Tomorrow we will launch our new report, "A Maximum Pressure Exit Strategy," detailing how the U.S. could return to the nuclear deal and resolve additional regional challenges with Iran. Sign up now to join us for our re…

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  NIAC · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Join the launch of our new report: A "Maximum Pressure" Exit Strategy

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, In 2018, NIAC launched a report calling for the U.S. to return to the Iran nuclear deal and urging that lawmakers and Presidential candidates publicly commit to a return. That effort helped lead to the Democratic Party …

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 10:49 PM

Join Us for a Virtual Panel on Black Lives Matter

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, Black lives matter. Over the space of just a few days, the racist murders of George Floyd, Breonna Tayor, Tony McDade and Ahmaud Arbery broke the news, sparking nationwide protests against the racism and police brutalit…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Show us your #IAPride! 🏳️‍🌈

NIAC - National Iranian American Council NIAC is proud to launch IAPride.com, a platform to share stories of Pride and allyship. Today, we invite all of you—the LGBTQ+ community and allies—to share YOUR stories to be featured on IAPride.com.  Dear John, Yesterday, as th…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC Chicago · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Join us for a virtual book talk with Prof. Juan Cole!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Watch Professor Cole's video message!   Dear John, We are living in an era of plague, economic depression, and civil unrest. We worry about our loved ones every day as tensions between the US and Iran increase, and coronavirus m…

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  Sina Toossi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 3, 2020 at 9:47 PM

Tune in to our webinar: "Is Iran Weathering the COVID-19 Storm?"

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Join our an expert panel discussion on how Iran is faring amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dear John, The Covid-19 pandemic has been doubly painful for an Iranian economy already under debilitating U.S. economic sanctions. While muc…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

May 29, 2020 at 7:52 PM

Justice for George Floyd

NIAC - National Iranian American Council While the struggle of black Americans for equality has spanned centuries, events in recent weeks have reignited outrage and illustrated the urgency of the Black Lives Matter movement. From the disturbing video of Ahmaud Arbery’s murder in broad daylight, to…

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Trump vetoes war powers resolution, NIAC's new virtual event series, and more!

In this issue of NIAC's newsletter, we look at Trump's veto of the war powers resolution, our new virtual event series, and the launch of our new podcast, NIACast! An email from NIAC    Advancing Peace & Diplomacy      Trump Vetos War Powers Resolution, …

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 3:45 PM

Reminder: Medical Panel on COVID-19 in Persian, Tomorrow 11am pt/2pm et

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, I wanted to make sure you're aware that NIAC will be hosting an incredibly important medical panel on COVID-19 in Persian this Saturday May 9th at 11am pt/2pm et. This event is part of a series of special programming NI…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 7:53 PM

Join us for two special events to help you cope with the COVID-19 crisis!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, I wanted to make sure you're aware of two free virtual events NIAC is hosting for our community and friends this week. These events are offered at no cost to attendees and are of NIAC's special programming to support it…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Take action to help free Dr. Asgari from ICE detention

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Dear John, Today, NIAC, Iranian American Bar Association and PAAIA publicly called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to release 59-year-old Iranian scientist Dr. Sirous Asgari.  Dr. Asgari is just one of many detainees …

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 8:50 PM

Lawmakers fight Iran sanctions, the need for vote by mail, and more!

The coronavirus pandemic continues to rage across the world, impacting us here at home in the U.S., as we grapple with the struggles of our loved ones in Iran. It's indisputable that the Iranian government's lackluster response, combined with the weight of U.S. sanctions preventing the country fr…

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  Ehsan Zahedani, NIAC · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 7:31 PM

It's Census Day! Let's Get Counted! ✍️

Dear John, It's Census Day! By this time, you should have already received the 2020 Census invitations that have been sent out to all mailboxes across the country. For the first time ever, the U.S. Census Bureau is providing a place for individuals to write in t…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Norooz, New Look! 🌸🍃

The Persian new year is a season of renewal and new hopes. That’s truer today than at any time in recent history. With an eye toward new beginnings, NIAC is excited to unveil our new look & virtual home! Dear John At a time of social distancing, it may sound strange …

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  Ehsan Zahedani, NIAC · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 10:00 PM

2020 Census: write in Iranian!

An email from NIAC Dear John, NIAC is pleased to have joined a coalition of national Iranian-American organizations to encourage an accurate count of our community. Correct data on our community is crucial, so we hope you’ll join our efforts to count everyone! …

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  NIAC · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Lift Humanitarian Sanctions on Iran

An email from NIAC Dear John, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during these strange and challenging times. I wanted to share a few quick updates from NIAC: Calls for suspension of U.S. sanctions contributing to coronavirus spread in Iran Iran …

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 6:07 PM

An Update on Combating Coronavirus in Iran

As we learn more about the outbreak and spread of coronavirus in Iran, it has become clear that the combination of the Iranian government's own ineptitude and U.S. sanctions has exacerbated the public health crisis.  An email from NIAC Dear John, As we learn more…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 26, 2020 at 10:30 PM

✨Get a FREE copy of The Rumi Prescription when you donate to NIAC today! ✨

I wanted to make sure you saw Iranian-American author Melody Moezzi's article in The New York Times today ahead of the release of her new book, The Rumi Prescription. An email from NIAC Dear John, I wanted to make sure you saw Iranian-American author Melody Moez…

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  Melody Moezzi, NIAC · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 6:50 PM

📚Support NIAC and get a free copy of my new book!

I'm overjoyed to announce that I'm partnering with NIAC on a new fundraising campaign ahead of the release of my next book, The Rumi Prescription: How an Ancient Mystic Poet Changed My Modern Manic Life. An email from NIAC Hi John, I'm overjoyed to announce tha…

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  Mahyar Sorour, NIAC · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Join NIAC at the Freer | Sackler Museum's "My Iran" Exhibition

An email from NIAC Hi John, In light of increased tensions between the United States and Iran, being among our community is more important than ever--and this includes celebrating all of you for your continued support of NIAC! I'm pleased to invite you to join N…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 9:58 PM

Allies #StandWithNIAC Against Attacks

Dear John, Just minutes after Senators Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton and Mike Braun released a baseless attack on NIAC questioning our allegiances as Americans, we received an outpouring of support. Friends and colleagues from across the policy and advocacy community…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 10:21 PM

Our community is under attack

Dear John, As Iranian Americans, our voices must be at the center of the debate about rising tensions and the threat of war between the U.S. and Iran. That's why we at NIAC work every day to ensure that our community has a seat at the table and Iranian American…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 11:03 PM

Washington's Warhawks put NIAC in their Crosshairs

Dear John, Our community has been inundated with fear and anxiety over the last week as the U.S. and Iran have gone to the precipice of a catastrophic war. At NIAC, our staff has channeled this pain into working nonstop to halt the march to war—helping pass No …

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 6:30 PM

2019: It's a Wrap! Help Us Finish Strong Today

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker   Dear John, I want to share with you just how much we were able to achieve in 2019 thanks to NIAC supporters like you, despite the many challenges our community faced. We are gearing up for a huge new year full of opportunities but we are…

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  Shokooh Miry, NIAC Board Chair · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Help Us Cross the Finish Line

Dear NIAC Family, On behalf of NIAC’s Board of Directors and dedicated staff, I would like to ask you to consider making a gift to NIAC to help us cross the finish line with our year-end campaign. It is critical that we close out the year strong and we need you…

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  Reza Aslan, NIAC · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 6:45 PM

Taking back this country starts with you

Dear John, I joined NIAC's Advisory Board a decade ago to help them challenge widespread misconceptions about Iranian Americans and build real power for our community. Today, with hate against communities like ours coming out of the White House, NIAC is more vi…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 24, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Happy Holidays from NIAC! 🎁

Dear John, As we reflect on the successes of our past year, we would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has joined us to champion the priorities of the Iranian-American community. From the NIAC family to yours, wishing you a happy, safe, and joyf…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 5:15 PM

NIAC Announces Unprecedented $50,000 Matching Gift

Dear John, I am thrilled to announce that a generous donor from the Bay Area has committed to match all donations from now until Dec. 31st, dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000 to help close the current funding gap of $130,000 and to help support our 2020 initiative…

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  Arian Moayed, NIAC · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 7:14 PM

From HBO to the Ballot Box

Dear John, You may know me from my role as Stewy on HBO's Succession—but what you may not know is that I'm a proud Iranian American and the co-Founder of Waterwell, a theater and education company that is dedicated to using art and culture as a platform for ci…

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  Firoozeh Dumas, NIAC · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 5:35 PM

John, meet NIAC 2.0

I’m so proud to premiere NIAC’s short film showcasing the richness and diversity of our community.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 14, 2019 at 4:15 PM

Re: The next generation of Iranian-American leaders needs your support

Dear John, I wanted to make sure you saw Ethan’s note and to ask for your support in growing the Ali Youssefi Congressional Fellowship Program. This initiative to cultivate future Iranian American leaders is core to our mission at NIAC to give Iranian Americans …

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  Ethan Azad, NIAC · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 7:31 PM

The next generation of Iranian-American leaders needs your support

Dear John, My parents always told me not to get involved in politics. “Bi-khial, zendegiye khodeto bekon, shad bash,” my mom would say (“Forget about it. Live your life and be happy).  But at this moment in time, with our rights threatened at home and the risk…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 8:45 PM

Congress fails to take unauthorized war off the table

Dear John, In June, the word in D.C. was that Trump was going to bomb Iran after the downing of a U.S. drone. Just a month later, NIAC and our allies did what many thought unachievable—delivered a bipartisan consensus that the President does not have the author…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 5:02 PM

There’s still time to match your donation!

Dear John, We want to let you know that Facebook has reached the $7 million maximum match, and we would like to extend a warm thank you to all those who participated in the matching program! If you missed the opportunity to match your donation on Facebook and w…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 12:02 PM

Starting soon: Double Your Donation for Peace!

Dear John, Happy #GivingTuesday, a day after the commercial holidays to celebrate generosity and giving back! Today, in celebration, Facebook will match charitable contributions dollar-for-dollar. The match will go live at 8am ET/5am PT. Facebook will match ea…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

December 1, 2019 at 4:01 PM

Double your donation on #GivingTuesday

Dear John, #GivingTuesday is just around the corner! On December 3, join hundreds of millions of people across the globe to celebrate generosity and charitable giving. The idea of #GivingTuesday is simple: to encourage communities all around the world to make …

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

November 27, 2019 at 5:31 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from the NIAC family! 🍁

Dear John, As we gather this week with our loved ones to feast and give thanks, know that the NIAC family is eternally thankful for YOU. We reflect not just tomorrow, but everyday, on how grateful we are to have your support in championing the priorities of our…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 6:20 PM

It's time to fight back against Iranian-American discrimination

An email from NIAC Dear John, Today we learned that the federal officers who inexplicably gunned down a young Iranian-American man at point blank range will not be held accountable. Bijan Ghaisar's parents and family have sought answers for over two years and ha…

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  Sina Toossi, NIAC · [email protected]

October 29, 2019 at 4:56 PM

Join us at our Hill Briefing Next Tuesday!

An email from NIAC Dear John,   I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to invite you to our upcoming Capitol Hill briefing entitled “Is Iran Unfathomable to Team Trump.” The briefing will take place on Tuesday, November 5 from 12:00-1:00 PM in the Rayburn Ho…

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  Hamid Jahangard · [email protected]

October 7, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Join us to celebrate our community's leaders at NIAC's DC Diamond Gala

Dear John, We are delighted to present our inaugural Rising Star Award to Florida House Rep. Anna V. Eskamani on October 19th at NIAC's Washington DC Diamond Gala. Anna is a true emerging leader and has shown tireless dedication to advancing our community's prio…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 6:40 PM

Bolton is out! And our work's just begun.

Now we can finally begin to extinguish his manufactured fires.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Dear John, Donald Trump just made wh…

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