January 12, 2021
Following the insurrection on Capitol Hill, MPAC reached out to champions of democracy on Capitol Hill to convey our support in their condemnation of the violent acts perpetrated by domestic terrorists on our nation's legislative body.
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January 11, 2021
Forced cremation is a forbidden practice in the faith traditions of Islam and Christianity. We ask that the United States initiate an independent investigation into Sri Lanka's policy, its formation, and the harms that have resulted therefrom. -
READ MOREJanuary 8, 2021
THIS WEEK IN DC - 117th Congress is sworn in; Pelosi re-elected as Speaker of the House; D.C. Statehood Bill introduced; Ossoff and Warnock elected to US Senate; Biden selects Garland as Attorney General; Insurrection on Capitol Hill; Pelosi vows to impeach Trump again if Pence doesn't remove him; Trump Concedes the election. Read more in MPAC's DC Weekly. -
READ MOREJanuary 8, 2021
MPAC congratulates the recent appointments of two staunch allies of the American Muslim community to the government: Xavier Becerra and Vanita Gupta. We look forward to working with them on our shared goal of developing a robust, inclusive American pluralism that defends the rights of all. -
READ MOREJanuary 7, 2021
Acts of sedition are a crime under 18 U.S. Code § 2383. Trump’s rhetoric bolsters white supremacist movements, as does the complicity by members of Congress who ‘stand back and stand by.’ MPAC joins calls to remove Trump for his gross assault on the U.S. Constitution.
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We are 1000% behind you and the work you are doing in Hollywood and the world. We hope to do much more together and change the narrative about Muslim people in this country.
Katie Elmore Mota Co-President & Exec. Producer,
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I worked for years at the ADL, directing their anti-bias education institute, and I always admired the work of MPAC. My heart and prayers are with you as you continue to navigate the frontlines, and with the members of the communities you serve.
Eleanor Lewis MPAC Donor & Supporter -
There has never been a more brilliant, empassioned, visionary staff and group of people that exists at the Muslim Public Affairs Council.
Rev. Ed Bacon Rector Emeritus, All Saints Church, Pasadena -
The best way to ensure equality and justice is to build bridges in the community and that is exactly what all you are doing.
Congresswoman Judy Chu -
If MPAC existed in 1942, Japanese Americans would have never gone to [internment] camps. And this is why, as a Congressman, I'm here for this community too.
Fmr. Congressman Mike Honda
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