December 24, 2020
THIS WEEK IN DC - Congress agrees to pass a second stimulus; Trump follows through on threat to veto the NDAA; Congress removes Robert E. Lee Statue; Russian cyberattack baffles officials; Clyburn Subpoenas HHS Sec Azar for meddling in work of CDC; Pelosi responds to Trump veto with House vote on stimulus checks. Read more in MPAC's DC Weekly.
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December 17, 2020
Policies and perceptions don't exist in a silo. As France introduces discriminatory policies toward Muslims, the political and social implications are palpable for all Muslims in the Western world. -
December 17, 2020
Learn what the debate over Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act reveals about the political fault lines that exist between Silicon Valley, the military-industrial complex, and both parties. -
December 17, 2020
THIS WEEK IN DC - Biden wins electoral college; Congressional support begins to cohere for $900 billion COVID relief stimulus; Rep. Deb Haaland to be first Native American to serve as Interior Secretary; William Barr to step down as AG; Buttigieg to serve as Transportation Secretary; Michael Regan to be first Black man to head the EPA. Read more in MPAC's DC Weekly. -
December 10, 2020
We are in the transitional phase of the American political life-cycle. Given the significance of this moment, the diverse array of interest groups who secured the commitment of 80 million plus voters are paying close attention to the cabinet selections of the incoming Biden administration.
IN THEIR WORDS
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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,
Wise Entertainment -
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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