March 8, 2019
The House resolution against anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim discrimination signifies an important development in the discourse on the Middle East for the United States government. It is a small step toward gaining balance on an issue that has been one-sided for too long. It does bring about difficult conversations that communities need to have about free political speech while being sensitive to the legitimate fears of others.
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READ MOREMarch 7, 2019
Last month, the FBI admitted to sharing their terror watchlist with over 1,400 private groups “in some way connected with the criminal justice system.” The revelation earned the scrutiny of many civil society organizations and sketches out a broader counterterror security apparatus than previously understood. -
READ MOREMarch 6, 2019
House Democrats will vote on a resolution denouncing anti-Semitism as “antithetical to the United States.” While anti-Semitism is undoubtedly a very real and important issue facing the American Jewish community and should be combated by all, this resolution would only undermine any such efforts. -
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READ MOREMarch 5, 2019
We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, stand with Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib and their vision of a world without racism and oppression, and we reject the vicious and racially-motivated bad-faith smears against them, including false charges of antisemitism, accusations of links to terrorism, and death threats. -
READ MOREFebruary 22, 2019
For every positive step forward, there is still another stereotype or trope to address, but at MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau we will continue to work to bring our community even beyond equity and inclusion to appreciation and respect. We congratulate all of this year’s nominees and look forward to a future that authentically includes us all.
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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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