Memorial Day: The Catastrophe Articles On May 28, 2021 By MPAC Memorial Day: The Catastrophe By: MPAC DC Bureau “The Wall” by Mohammad M’ali, depicting the Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem. Memorial Day emerged in the aftermath of the Civil War, which claimed the highest American casualties from any war. Over time, the holiday expanded to honor… Read more
Protecting the Human Rights, Civil Liberties, and Religious Freedom of Palestinians Articles On May 20, 2021 By MPAC Protecting the Human Rights, Civil Liberties, and Religious Freedom of Palestinians Source: Majdi Mohammed/AP As the world witnessed on May 9th, Palestinians in Jerusalem were once again stripped of their basic human rights. The right of human dignity, the… Read more
Reflections on this Past Mother’s Day: Mother’s Day Should be Everyday Articles On May 12, 2021 By MPAC Reflections on this Past Mother’s Day: Mother’s Day Should be Everyday By: Iman Ali, MPAC Policy and Programming Coordinator Growing up, I always enjoyed the excitement that surrounded Mother’s Day. From a tender age our teachers, who for many of us were like a second parent,… Read more
The Weight of Hate: Why America Cannot Wait to Combat Anti-Immigrant Sentiment Any Longer Articles On May 12, 2021 By MPAC The Weight of Hate: Why America Cannot Wait to Combat Anti-Immigrant Sentiment Any Longer By: Mucteba Gokcek, MPAC Policy Intern, High School Future Leaders Fellowship The United States is a nation of immigrants. It was originally formed as a safe haven for people who fled religious… Read more
MPAC Denounces Israeli Aggression Against Palestinians Articles On May 9, 2021 By MPAC MPAC Denounces Israeli Aggression Against Palestinians Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | May 8, 2021 — The ongoing attacks on al-Aqsa Mosque and evictions in Sheikh Jarrah are a gross violation of international law, human rights, and religious freedom. Historically, America has… Read more
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act vs. the BREATHE Act Articles On May 6, 2021 By MPAC The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act vs. the BREATHE Act By: Prema Rahman, MPAC Policy Analyst Illustration by Egan Jimenez, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs When the Derek Chauvin verdict was announced last month, convicting the officer on all counts for the murder of… Read more
Biden’s First 100 Days: Successes, Setbacks, and a Look Ahead Articles On April 30, 2021 By MPAC Biden’s First 100 Days: Successes, Setbacks, and a Look Ahead By: Mariya Ali, MPAC Policy Intern Today marks the end of the first 100 days of President Biden’s time in the Oval Office. This period, though arguably arbitrary, has become a benchmark for presidents since the time… Read more
