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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 shaped by
Emgage Action welcomes the announcement by a coalition of over a dozen U.S. Senators stating that they are working on an amendment to require that weapons received by any country under the proposed national security supplemental are used in accordance with U.S. law, international humanitarian law, and the law of
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The censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib is an affront to our constitutional right to free speech and is based on attempts to silence her, given that she is the only Palestinian-American member of Congress. Rep. Tlaib’s support of the Palestinian people, and her call for a ceasefire amidst a humanitarian
We are deeply disturbed by the violence against pro-Palestine protesters seen in Chicago and Minneapolis this weekend. In Chicago, shots were fired toward a protest, and in Minneapolis, a vehicle reportedly drove through a protest. As a Muslim American civic engagement organization, we uphold peaceful protest as an important form
WASHINGTON, DC – Emgage, the nation’s preeminent Muslim American civic engagement organization, released findings from a survey asking Muslim Americans about their 2020 voting decisions as compared to their current 2024 voting predictions. Emgage conducted a survey of the Muslim American community as the crisis in Gaza continues. With over 2,200
Our hearts are heavy given the terrible tragedy unfolding in Gaza with the killing of over 9,000 Palestinians, including 3,700 children. The war on Palestinians has unleashed a new round of anti-Arab and anti-Muslim bigotry here at home that led to the tragic murder of six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume in Illinois.
We are devastated by the horrific killing of a six-year-old Palestinian American boy, and the wounding of his mother, that took place in Plainfield, Illinois this weekend. Yesterday, we joined other organizations in urging President Biden to condemn this shocking crime, which has been deemed a hate crime by authorities.
We are watching with horror as the events in the Middle East are unfolding and rapidly escalating. All human life is precious. We mourn the innocent victims and we wholeheartedly condemn all attacks on civilians. We also grieve for the potential loss of more life and the ominous drumbeat of
Former President Trump represents a very real threat to the democratic foundation of the United States, and Emgage Action supports legal actions that are underway to begin to hold him accountable for the damage he has caused. To date, Trump has been indicted four times on criminal charges related to
Earlier this year, our community began raising concerns about political stability in Pakistan. One of our core values at Emgage Action is to protect human rights and free and fair elections domestically and abroad. In response to community requests, Emgage coordinated a meeting with key Administration officials from the Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Emgage Action joins the country in mourning the victims of the mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas on Saturday, May 6, 2023. At least eight were killed and at least seven were injured, according to the police. Children were among those killed. According to the
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN – Emgage Action Michigan is pleased to celebrate the introduction of the Michigan Religious Holiday Bill Package (HB 4446-4449) in the Michigan House of Representatives. “This is an exciting development for our state,” said Nada Al-Hanooti, Emgage Action Michigan Executive Director. “This package is the culmination of years
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Emgage Action mourns the six victims killed at Covenant School today in Nashville, Tennessee. The victims were three children and three staff members. “This is a horrifying day for the nation,” said Wa’el Alzayat, Emgage Action CEO. “No one should have to live through this level of fear
DETROIT: Join Emgage Michigan for their 2023 gala, which will celebrate the organization’s accomplishments from the past year and announce their plans for the upcoming year and beyond. The gala will take place on March 11th at 6 PM, and will feature honored speakers including Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Attorney General Dana Nessel,
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Emgage congratulates President Biden on his State of the Union Address and performance over the past year. Since taking office, his Administration has worked hard to lower unemployment, which is at a 50-year low. It invested in clean energy to address climate change, supported American manufacturing to protect American
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Emgage and Emgage Action are pleased to announce that seven new members will be joining the organization’s Boards. New Emgage Board members include: New Emgage Action Board members include: “We are so thrilled to welcome this impressive group of experts,” said Wa’el Alzayat, Emgage CEO. “These individuals come
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
