February 18, 2021
THIS WEEK IN DC - Senate acquits Trump in impeachment trial; White House announces expanded COVID plan; Biden’s Medicare pick Chiquita Brooks-LaSure would be 1st Black woman to hold post; Democratic lawmakers introduce Biden’s immigration plan... Read more in MPAC's DC Weekly.
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READ MOREFebruary 11, 2021
THIS WEEK IN DC - ICE threatened to expose asylum-seekers to COVID-19; Accused Capitol rioters say Trump incited them; Trump’s second impeachment trial begins; House Democrats propose multi-billion dollar COVID-19 relief package; Biden formally ends Trump's border emergency, but troops will stay... Read more in MPAC's DC Weekly. -
READ MOREFebruary 11, 2021
After nearly a year of a forced cremations of all COVID-19 victims in Sri Lanka, the policy that had garnered immense international condemnation has been reversed. This marks a clear victory for international religious freedom, a key issue in MPAC’s advocacy. -
READ MOREFebruary 11, 2021
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a cruel practice that is not supported by Islamic jurisprudence. Its elimination requires renewing our collective commitment to the health, wellbeing, and economic advancement of all women and girls around the world - both near and far. -
READ MOREFebruary 5, 2021
Tech giants have come under increased scrutiny for the role they play in disseminating false narratives and divisive rhetoric. Their efforts to counter hate speech are welcome; however, broad censorship brings about a new set of concerns about precedence, overreach, and accountability.
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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.
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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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