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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org October 3, 2024

    The Stakes for Muslim Voters in 2024

    By Wa’el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage Action Many of you have asked us to share our thoughts on the upcoming presidential elections and how Muslim voters should approach them. Let me first acknowledge that there is no “perfect” approach, because in politics, there are none. Candidates, like all of us, are imperfect beings who are

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org December 6, 2021

    Emgage Action Supports Biden Pending Announcement of Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics

    Emgage Action supports the Biden administration’s pending announcement of a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics. Emgage Action has advocated for a boycott of the Beijing Olympics due to the Chinese government’s persecution of Uyghur Muslims. “We wholly support the Biden administration’s consideration of a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics and encourage the administration

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org December 6, 2021

    Emgage Action Condemns Rep. Boebert Over Anti-Muslim Comments Against Rep. Omar

    Washington, D.C.- Emgage Action condemns Rep. Boebert over anti-Muslim comments she made about Rep. Omar. Democratic leadership called for Rep. Boebert’s censure because of this. In a recent conversation with Rep. Omar, Rep. Boebert doubled down on her comments, and refused to publicly apologize. Yesterday, Rep. Omar and other Muslim members of Congress held a

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org November 30, 2021

    Rohingya

    Rep. Meeks and Sen. Cardin have introduced the BURMA Act of 2021. The persecution of the Rohingya and other minorities by the Burmese military has claimed thousands of lives and it's time for Congress to take

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org November 17, 2021

    Emgage Action Statement on Republican Obstruction of Dilawar Syed Confirmation

    Emgage Action condemns the Republican boycott of yet another confirmation vote for Dilawar Syed to serve as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration. This is a historic nomination for the Muslim and Asian American Pacific Islander communities.  Unfortunately, Republican members of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship have employed unprecedented tactics to

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org November 17, 2021

    Emgage Action Condemns Republican Obstruction of Hearing of Board Member Dilawar Syed

    Washington, D.C.- Muslim advocacy organization, Emgage Action, condemns the obstruction of the hearing of Dilawar Syed as the Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration. This is the fifth time Republicans have obstructed Syed’s hearing. “The continued Republican boycott of Dilawar Syed’s nomination is a reflection of bigotry and Islamophobia. Syed’s years of experience as an entrepreneur, and his

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org November 11, 2021

    Palestine

    On April 15, Representative Betty McCollum introduced H.R. 2590, Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act. We urge you to take action and contact your representatives to support this important

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org November 10, 2021

    Uyghurs

    The Uyghurs are an ethnic Muslim minority, living in the Xinjiang region of China, who have been subjected to "re-education camps," an intense surveillance campaign, and gross human rights violations. Please take action for them today.

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org September 23, 2021

    National Multi-Faith Civic Groups Condemn Republican Boycott of Dilawar Syed Committee Vote

    September 23, 2021 Contact: info@emgageusa.org  National Multi-Faith Civic Groups Condemn Republican Boycott of Dilawar Syed Committee Vote  Washington, D.C. – National civic organizations representing diverse religious and ethnic communities condemn the Republican boycott of yet another confirmation vote for Dilawar Syed to serve as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration. This is a historic

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