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White House Recognizes the 2015 Chapel Hill Shooting As A Hate-fueled Islamophobic attack at the #UnitedWeStand Summit

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | September 16, 2022 — Following years of advocacy from MPAC and other civil society organizations, the 2015 Chapel Hill Shooting was finally recognized as a hate-fueled Islamophobic attack at the White House’s #UnitedWeStand Summit. The classification of…

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Catch MPAC Live Today At the Historic #UnitedWeStand White House Summit

On September 15, 2022 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | September 15, 2022 — Last month, we proudly welcomed the Biden Administration’s announcement of the #UnitedWeStand Summit against hate-fueled violence, and today we are honored to participate in this historic summit taking place at the White House. You can catch…

MPAC Welcomes “United We Stand” Summit to Combat Domestic Terrorism

On August 19, 2022 By MPAC

President Biden announces “United We Stand” Summit after calls from MPAC and other advocacy organizations in response to the Buffalo shooting. Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | August 19, 2022 — Following the tragic attack in Buffalo, New York earlier this year, the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) …

Policy Analysis

The Balancing Act of Prescription Drug Price Reform

On August 15, 2022 By Lubna Hassan Heikal, Shahzeb Malik

By: Lubna Hassan Heikal and Shahzeb Malik, Sr. Health Policy Fellows For decades, prescription drug prices for life-saving medications like Revlimid, which treats various cancers, have increased exponentially. Since its launch in 2005, the price of Revlimid has increased 23 times from $215 to $730 per pill, as…

MPAC condemns the attack on author, Salman Rushdie

On August 12, 2022 By MPAC

MPAC condemns the attack on Salman Rushdie as freedom of speech and expression is a concept that is woven into the fabric of our faith dating back to the time of the Prophet. Time and time again, the Prophet was the recipient of verbal abuse because…

MPAC Condemns the New Mexico Shootings, and Calls For National Unity

On August 9, 2022 By MPAC

Washington, DC The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) offers our condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. They were attendees of Islamic Center of New Mexico and were all targeted and murdered because of how they prayed. Sadly, Shia Muslims have been…

A response to Dr. Jordan Peterson’s Comments

On July 30, 2022 By MPAC