Religious Freedom and Human Rights Archives

Publications – Policy Papers:

• Presidential Primary Community Toolkit – February 26, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/presidential-primary-community-toolkit.php

• Drones as an Instrument of U.S. Foreign Policy – November 17, 2014 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/international-drones.php
• FAQs on MPAC’s Stance on Intervention in Syria – September 28, 2013 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/faqs-on-mpacs-stance-on-intervention-in-syria.php
• On Intervention in Syria – September 6, 2013 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/on-intervention-in-syria.php
• Muslims and the Making of America – February 7, 2013 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/muslims-and-the-making-of-america.php
• The Current Challenges to the Syrian Democratic Revolution – February 9, 2012 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/the-current-challenges-to-the-syrian-democratic-revolution.php
• Selecting ‘Options on the Table’ Carefully: The Consequences of a Military Strike on Iran – January 30, 2012

• No Compulsion in Religion: A Faith-Based Critique of the ‘Defamation of Religions’ Concept – December 23, 2011 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/no-compulsion-in-religion-a-faith-based-critique-of-the-defamation-of-religions-concept.php
• MPAC Releases New Policy Paper ‘Welcome, Palestine?’ – September 21, 2011 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/mpac-releases-new-policy-paper-welcome-palestine.php
• Abusing Women, Abusing Islam – October 30, 2009 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/abusing-women-abusing-islam.php
• Envisioning Peace – June 8, 2007 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/envisioning-peace.php

Publications – Coalition Letters:

• Interfaith Community Opposes the Gates Foundation Award to Moti – September 17, 2019 https://mpac.org/assets/docs/2019/interfaith-coalition-opposing-gates-award-to-modi.pdf
• Coalition Letter Opposing Kavanaugh SCOTUS Nominee – August 28, 2018 https://mpac.org/assets/docs/2018/coalition-letter-kavanaugh-religious-freedom-8-2018.pdf
• 11 Groups Send Letter to Trump Arguing that His Anti-Muslim Tweets Are At Odds with First Amendment – December 14, 2017
• 129 Groups Urge Mayors to Disavow Anti-Muslim Marches – June 8, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/assets/docs/2017/FinalAnti-Muslim-Marches.pdf
• Coalition Letter Opposing the Nomination of Mark Green – May 4, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/assets/docs/2017/Mark-Green-Opposition-Letter.pdf

Blog – Policy Analysis:

• Uyghur Genocide in China — We Need to Act Now
• MPAC Hosts Indian Democracy at Crossroads
• Let’s Really End The Endless War On Terror By Closing Guantanamo
• Ukraine: In Defense of Democracy
• Honoring a Voice of Courage, ​​Ajit Sahi
• The Ukraine Refugee Crisis and the Test of Humanity 
• The Rising Tides of Authoritarianism Reach India’s Muslims 
•  In the Spirit of Ramadan, Let Us Remember
• What Islam Teaches Us About Community Through Congregation 
• Shereen Abu Ableh: How We Honor Her Legacy
• The US must lead the way in getting Aid to Afghans

• The Human Right of Religious Freedom – February 11, 2021 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/dc-weekly-issue-12-2021.php
• Reimagining A World Without FGM – February 11, 2021 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/reimagining-a-world-without-fgm.php
• Our Shared Roots – Muslims Owe a Debt to African King Nejashi of the Abyssinian Empire – December 24, 2020 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/our-shared-roots-muslims-owe-a-debt-to-african-christian-king-nejashi-of-the-abyssinian-empire.php
• The Only Way Out is Through: The Case of French Muslims and Laïcité – December 17, 2020 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/the-only-way-out-is-through-the-case-of-french-muslims-and-laïcité.php
• Implications of Blinken as Secretary of State – November 25, 2020 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/implications-of-blinken-as-secretary-of-state.php
• Pompeo Greenlights Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians – November 26, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/pompeo-greenlights-ethnic-cleansing-of-palestinians.php
• Religious Freedom is Being Weaponized – August 30, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/religious-freedom-is-being-weaponized.php
• Our Interview with Legal Scholar Asma Uddin on New Book – July 31, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/our-interview-with-legal-scholar-asma-uddin-on-new-book.php
• First Senate Bill of the New Congress is Unconstitutional – January 9, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/first-senate-bill-of-the-new-congress-is-unconstitutional.php
• U.S. Needs to Call Violence is Myanmar ‘Genocide’ – December 12, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/the-u.s.-needs-to-call-the-violence-in-myanmar-a-genocide.php
• Khashoggi’s Fight Against Pseudo Reform – October 12, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/khashoggis-fight-against-pseudo-reform.php
• Judge Dhanidina Is Raising the Bar in California – September 19, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/judge-dhanidina-is-raising-the-bar-in-california.php
• Trump’s latest attack on Israeli-Palestinian “peace process” – September 10, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/trumps-latest-attack-on-israeli-palestinian-peace-process.php
• Defunding UNRWA Highlights Trump’s Anti-Palestine Agenda – September 4, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/defunding-unrwa-highlights-trumps-anti-palestine-agenda.php
• China’s “Re-Education” Camps: An Affront to Religious Freedom – August 16, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/chinas-re-education-camps.php
• Netanyahu Reignites Jim Crow Legislation in Israel – July 26, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/netanyahu-reignites-jim-crow-against-palestinians-in-israel.php
• Embassy Move Threatens Religious Freedom, Lasting Peace – May 18, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/embassy-move-threatens-religious-freedom-lasting-peace.php
• The Lives of the Rohingya Rest in Mitch McConnell’s Hands – March 12, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/the-lives-of-the-rohingya-rest-in-mitch-mcconnells-hands.php
• The times, they are-a changing on American-Israeli policy – February 9, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/the-times-they-are-a-changing-on-american-israeli-policy.php
• Trump derailed the Israeli-Palestinian peace process – December 6, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/trump-derailed-the-israeli-palestinian-peace-process.php
• The Struggle for Free Speech on Campus – November 9, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/the-struggle-for-free-speech-on-campus.php

• Sessions’ Religious Freedom Memo is a Mixed Bag – October 19, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/sessions-religious-freedom-memo-is-a-mixed-bag.php
• Sam Brownback is Wrong for Religious Freedom Ambassador – October 12, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/sam-brownback-is-wrong-for-religious-freedom-ambassador.php
• Burma’s Rohingya: A Slow Genocide – September 14, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/burmas-rohingya-a-slow-genocide.php
• Occupation, Religious Freedom, & Human Rights – August 17, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/occupation-religious-freedom-human-rights.php
• Trump’s risky religious pilgrimage – May 18, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/trumps-risky-religious-pilgrimage.php
• Partisan Politics Under the Guise of Religious Liberty – May 4, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/partisan-politics-under-the-guise-of-religious-liberty.php
• The Religious Left and social justice – April 13, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/the-religious-left-and-social-justice.php
• Stop Trump’s Israel ambassador nominee! – February 16, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/stop-trumps-israel-ambassador-nominee.php
• Kerry Admonishes Israel’s Illegal Settlements – December 29, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/kerry-admonishes-israels-illegal-settlements.php
• MPAC Applauds UN Security Council Vote – December 23, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/mpac-applauds-un-security-council-vote.php
• A Complete Meltdown of Humanity in Aleppo – December 15, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/a-complete-meltdown-of-humanity-in-aleppo.php
• Unprecedented Violence Erupts in Jammu and Kashmir – September 22, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/unprecedented-violence-erupts-in-jammu-and-kashmir.php
• Hillary Clinton’s Foreign Policy Vision – September 2, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/hillary-clintons-foreign-policy-vision.php
• Anti-BDS Legislation is anti-First Amendment – August 26, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/anti-bds-legislation-is-anti-first-amendment.php
• A Failed Coup Still Threatens Democracy – July 21, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/a-failed-coup-still-threatens-democracy.php
• Why Isn’t the World Mourning for Istanbul – June 30, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/why-isnt-the-world-mourning-for-istanbul.php
• Don’t forget to Thank Republicans – May 20, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/dont-forget-to-thank-republicans.php 
• Blasphemy Laws Don’t Protect Religion, They Hurt It – April 29, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/blasphemy-laws-dont-protect-religion-they-hurt-it.php

• The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community: Effective Advocacy on Religious Freedom – March 3, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/the-ahmadiyya-muslim-community-effective-advocacy-on-religious-freedom.php
• Responding To Fear: An Interview with Rep. Mike Honda – February 4, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/responding-to-fear-an-interview-with-rep.-mike-honda.php
• The Islamic Imperative to Defend Religious Freedom – January 21, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/the-islamic-imperative-to-defend-religious-freedom.php
• Saudi Stokes Sectarianism… Again – January 7, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/saudi-stokes-sectarianism…again.php
• Exposing the Frauds…Again – November 12, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/exposing-the-frauds…again.php
• It’s Time America Supports Freedom and Self-Determination for All – October 9, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/its-time-america-supports-freedom-and-self-determination-for-all.php
• Security Tips for Places of Worship – October 5, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/security-tips-for-places-of-worship1.php
• Saving Hajj – October 1, 2015 

• Applauding Presidential Appointment of American Muslim Leader – September 18, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/applauding-presidential-appointment-of-american-muslim-leader.php
• Amplifying the Pope’s Message of Change – September 17, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/amplifying-the-popes-message-of-change.php
• ACTION ALERT: Urge White House to Take Leadership on Syrian Crisis – September 15, 2015

• MPAC Statement on Congressional Support for Iran Deal – September 2, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/mpac-statement-on-congressional-support-for-iran-deal.php
• Why the U.S. Must Heed Palestine’s Call for Religious Freedom – July 30, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/why-the-u.s.-must-heed-palestines-call-for-religious-freedom.php
• Call it what it is: The Srebrenica Genocide – July 15, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/call-it-what-it-is-the-srebrenica-genocide.php
• 19 Members of Congress Defend Rights of Palestinian Children – July 7, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/19-members-of-congress-defend-rights-of-palestinian-children1.php
• A Great Leap Backwards: The Persecution of the Uyghurs – July 2, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/a-great-leap-backward-the-persecution-of-the-uyghurs.php
• The Rohingya Crisis: What it is and How We Stop it – June 11, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/the-rohingya-crisis-what-it-is-and-how-we-stop-it.php
• Indiana and Religious Freedom for All – April 10, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/indiana-and-religious-freedom-for-all.php
• Stating the Obvious: The Occupation of Palestine Must End – March 27, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/stating-the-obvious-the-occupation-of-palestine-must-end.php
• Netanyahu’s Address to Congress: A Lesson on Courage – March 5, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/netanyahus-address-to-congress-a-lesson-on-courage.php
• It’s not about Israel – It’s about America – February 27, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/its-not-about-israel-its-about-america.php
• The Prophetic Voice of Enduring Insults – January 14, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/the-prophetic-voice-of-enduring-insults.php
• MPAC Supports Palestinian Bid to Join ICC – January 2, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/policy-analysis/mpac-statement-on-us-response-to-palestine-applying-to-join-the-icc.php
• Jerusalem: More Divided Than Ever – November 21, 2014 https://www.mpac.org/programs/government-relations/dc-news-and-views/jerusalem-more-divided-than-ever.php
• Will the 114th Congress Deliver or Disappoint? – November 13, 2014 https://www.mpac.org/programs/government-relations/dc-news-and-views/will-the-114th-congress-deliver-or-disappoint.php
• Communities of the Willing Working for Religious Freedom for All: An Interview with Chris Seiple – October 30, 2014 https://www.mpac.org/programs/government-relations/dc-news-and-views/communities-of-the-willing-working-for-religious-freedom-for-all-an-interview-with-chris-seiple.php

Blog – Statements & Press:

• Faith Leaders Demand Justice for Palestinian People – June 24, 2021 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/faith-leaders-demand-justice-for-palestinian-people1.php
• Which Lives Matter? – June 24, 2021 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/which-lives-matter.php
• Faith Leaders Demand Justice for Palestinian People – May 14, 2021 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/faith-leaders-demand-justice-for-palestinian-people.php
• MPAC calls on U.S. government to preserve religious freedom in Jerusalem – May 12, 2021 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/mpac-calls-on-u.s.-government-to-preserve-religious-freedom-in-jerusalem.php
• MPAC Denounces Israeli Aggression Against Palestinians – May 8, 2021 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/mpac-denounces-israeli-aggression-against-palestinians.php
• MPAC Welcomes Sri Lanka’s Reversal of Forced Cremation Policy and Urges Codification – February 11, 2021 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/mpac-commends-sri-lanka-for-taking-the-first-step-for-respecting-religious-freedom-rights-of-sri-lankan-minorities.php
• Protecting Houses of Worship and Faith Communities During Inauguration Week – January 19, 2021 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/protecting-houses-of-worship-and-faith-communities-during-inauguration-week.php

• Forced Cremations in Sri Lanka Violate Religious Freedom – January 11, 2021 https://mpac.org/assets/docs/2021/mpac-brownback-letter-srilanka-1112021.pdf
• State of a Fractured Union – February 5, 2020 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/trumps-state-of-the-union-2020.php
• Impeached and indicated leaders unveil “peace” plan – January 28, 2020 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/impeached-and-indicted-leaders-unveil-peace-plan.php
• We stand with out Jewish brothers and sisters – December 29, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/we-stand-with-our-jewish-brothers-and-sisters.php
• India’s democracy turns to fascism – December 27, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/weopposecaa.php
• Trump Further Weaponizes Claims of Antisemitism – December 11, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/trump-further-weaponizes-claims-of-antisemitism.php
• Tell the Senate to Support the Uyghurs – December 5, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/tell-the-senate-to-support-the-uyghurs.php
• Finally, A Resolution Condemning Indian Action in Kashmir – November 25, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/finally-a-resolution-condemning-indian-action-in-kashmir.php
• Israeli settlements in the West Bank violate International Law – November 18, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/israeli-settlements-in-the-west-bank-violate-international-law.php
• Netanyahu Sacrifices Democracy by Banning Reps. Omar Tlaib for Political Retribution – August 15, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/netanyahus-sacrifices-democracy-by-banning-reps.-omar-and-tlaib-for-political-retribution.php
• Kashmir in Crisis – August 7, 2019

• A Disguised Attack on Human Rights – July 12, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/a-disguised-attack-on-human-rights.php
• We had Mayor Garcetti clarify his statement about Jerusalem – May 20, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/we-had-mayor-garcetti-clarify-his-statement-about-jerusalem.php
• We call on Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to speak out against injustice – May 20, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/we-call-on-mayor-eric-garcetti-la-to-speak-out-against-injustice.php
• Another Bigoted Attack – May 14, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/another-bigoted-attack.php
• Trump Shuns American Muslims at White House Iftar – May 13, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/trump-shuns-american-muslims-at-white-house-iftar.php
• Solidarity with Sri Lanka – April 22, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/solidarity-with-sri-lanka.php
• We call on Secretary Pompeo to condemn Brunei’s anti-gay stoning law – April 12, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/we-call-on-the-secretary-pompeo-to-condemn-bruneis-anti-gay-stoning-law.php
• Israel’s movement away from peace – April 12, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/israels-movement-away-from-peace.php
• Stand Tall, Stand Together – March 15, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/stand-tall-stand-together.php
• Anti-Muslim and Anti-Semitic Resolution – March 8, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/united-stand-on-the-anti-muslim-and-anti-semitic-resolution.php
• House’s Anti-Semitism Resolution Only Creates More Problems – March 6, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/houses-anti-semitism-resolution-only-creates-more-problems.php
• We stand with Rep. Ilhan Omar – March 5, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/we-stand-with-rep.-ilhan-omar.php
• Justice for Some: The Impact of Dunn v. Ray – February 15, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/justice-for-some-impact-dunn-v-ray.php
• Criticizing AIPAC’s influence over Congress – February 11, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/criticizing-aipac-influence-over-congress.php
• Pope’s UAE Message of Human Fraternity – February 8, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/pope-francis-uae-message-fraternity.php
• Due Process for Marzieh Hashimi – January 24, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/due-process-for-marzieh-hashimi.php
• Congress Calls for Human Rights in China – January 24, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/congress-calls-for-human-rights-in-china.php
• Senate Votes to Cease U.S. Military Involvement in Yemen – December 14, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/senate-votes-to-cease-u.s.-military-involvement-in-yemen.php
• George H.W. Bush Dies at 94 – December 4, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/george-h-w-bush-dies-at-94.php
• Ending US-Saudi war in Yemen – November 27, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/ending-us-saudi-war-in-yemen.php
• Airbnb Removes Israeli Settlement Listings – November 19, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/airbnb-removes-israeli-settlement-listings.php
• In Solidarity Against Hate – October 31, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/standing-in-solidarity-against-hate-crimes.php
• Op-Ed: Islam is an American Religion too, Mr. President – June 14, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/op-ed-islam-is-an-american-religion-too-mr.-president.php
• Op-Ed: How Anthony Bourdain Helped Humanize the Muslim Community (Guest Column) – June 12, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/how-anthony-bourdain-helped-humanize-the-muslim-community-guest-column.php
• Embassy Celebration met with Gaza Massacre – May 14, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/us-embassy-celebration-met-with-gaza-massacre.php
• DOJ Convicts Three Kansas Men for Mosque Bomb Plot – April 20, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/doj-convicts-three-kansas-men-for-mosque-bomb-plot.php
• MPAC Calls for Swift Action to Address the Humanitarian Crisis in Syria – April 11, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/mpac-calls-for-swift-action-to-address-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-syria.php
• Op-Ed: Saudi Ventures in American Entertainment are Promising, But Bigger Changes are Needed – February 14, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/op-ed-saudi-ventures-in-american-entertainment-are-promising-but-bigger-changes-are-needed.php
• Trump derailed teh Israeli Palestinian peace process | Media Mentions – December 8, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/trump-derailed-the-israeli-palestinian-peace-process-media-mentions.php
• Trump derailed the Israeli-Palestinian peace process – December 6, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/announcing-jerusalem-as-the-capital-of-israel.php
• Op-Ed: A Muslim perspective on the Masterpiece Cakeshop case – December 6, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/a-muslim-perspective-on-the-masterpiece-cakeshop-case.php
• Op-Ed: Cherry Picking Religion – Roy Moore’s Twisting of Faith – November 20, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/op-ed-cherry-picking-religion-roy-moores-twisting-of-faith.php
• What does “Allahu Akbar” really mean? | Media Mentions – November 8, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/what-does-allahu-akbar-really-mean-media-mentions.php
• Op-Ed: The Intersection of Islam with Racism & Immigration – October 26, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/op-ed-the-intersection-of-islam-with-racism-immigration.php

• Securing Muslims All Over the World | Media Mentions – September 8, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/securing-muslims-all-over-the-world-media-mentions.php
• Ilhan Cagri Joins PressTV to discuss Rohingya Genocide – September 6, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/ilhan-cagri-joins-presstv-to-discuss-rohingya-genocie.php
• Calling on the U.S. Government to Intervene in Burma – September 6, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/calling-on-the-u.s.-government-to-intervene-in-burma.php
• Op-Ed: Boycott, divestment and sanctions of free speech – July 26, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/op-ed-boycott-divestment-and-sanctions-of-free-speech.php
• Closing Al-Aqsa Violates Palestinian Religious Freedom – July 20, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/closing-al-aqsa-violates-palestinian-religious-freedom.php
• Edina Lekovic on CNN: Law Enforcement Should Take Harder Look at Alt-Right Extremism – June 20, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/edina-lekovic-on-cnn-law-enforcement-should-take-harder-look-at-alt-right-extremism.php

• Trump’s First Foreign Trip | Media Mentions – May 25, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/untitled-resource1.php
• Salam Al-Mariyati on CNN: This President knows Little About Islam – May 19, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/salam-al-marayati-on-cnn-this-president-knows-little-about-islam.php
• Welcoming Aya Hijazi Back Home and Congratulating Rep. Don Beyer and Human Rights Watch’s Successful Advocacy – April 25, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/welcoming-aya-hijazi-back-home-and-congratulating-rep.-don-beyer-and-human-rights-watchs-successful-advocacy.php
• Injustice Towards the Undocumented – February 11, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/statements-press/injustice-towards-the-undocumented.php

Blog – Updates:

• MPAC joins Leadership Conf. Bend the Arc, Jewish Action in joint letter rejecting anti-Muslim bias against Dilawar Syed Nomination – August 12, 2021 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mpac-joins-leadership-conf.-and-bend-the-arc-jewish-action-in-joint-letter-rejecting-anti-muslim-bias-against-dilawar-syed-nomination.php
• 2020 Muslim Voter Guide – March 3, 2020 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/2020-muslim-voter-guide.php
• Interfaith Dialogue on Trump’s Foreign Policy – February 7, 2020 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/interfaith-dialogue-on-trumps-foreign-policy.php
• Presidential candidates bring 7,000 attendees to their feet – September 4, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/presidential-candidates-bring-7000-attendees-to-their-feet.php

• Lessons in Empathy from Father Greg Boyle – July 24, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/lessons-in-empathy-from-father-greg-boyle.php
• The Israel Anti-Boycott Act – December 18, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/the-israel-anti-boycott-act.php
• Condemning the attack in Kabul on Mawlid al-Nabi – November 20, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/condemning-the-attack-in-kabul-on-mawlid-al-nabi.php
• SCOTUS Just Legalized Religious Discrimination – June 26, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/we-are-disappointed-in-the-supreme-court-muslimban-decision.php
• Honoring an Advocate for the Rohingya – March 13, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/honoring-an-advocate-for-the-rohingya.php
• It’s Been a Busy Couple Weeks! – November 2, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/its-been-a-busy-couple-weeks.php

• Rev. William Barber to Keynote MPAC Convention – October 17, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/rev.-william-barber-to-keynote-mpac-convention.php
• Let’s Start Bridging the Divide – October 10, 2017 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/lets-start-bridging-the-divide.php
• MPAC & EmergeUSA Release ‘2016 Presidential Voter Guide’ – September 19, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mpac-emergeusa-release-2016-presidential-voter-guide.php

• Six Things That You Can Do In Honor Of World Refugee Day – June 20, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/six-things-that-you-can-do-in-honor-of-world-refugee-day.php
• Statement on Atrocities in Aleppo – May 4, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/statement-on-atrocities-in-aleppo.php
• Media Award Honoree ‘Salam Neighbor’ Shines Light on Syrian Refugees – April 5, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/media-awards-honoree-salam-neighbor-shines-light-on-syrian-refugees.php
• Tragic Attacks in Belgium, Turkey and Mali – March 23, 2016 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/tragic-attacks-in-belgium-turkey-and-mali.php
• MPAC Joins Groups Calling on Obama to Act on Syria – September 16, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mpac-joins-groups-calling-on-obama-to-act-on-syria.php
• My Conversation with Salma Hayek on Our Shared Humanity – August 5, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/my-conversation-with-salma-hayek-on-our-shared-humanity.php

• Hearing on Use of Chemical Weapons by Assad Regime – July 2, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/hearing-on-use-of-chemical-weapons-by-assad-regime.php
• MPSC Statement on Anti-BDS Provisions Within Trade Bill – July 2, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mpac-statement-on-anti-bds-provisions-within-trade-bill.php
• Film Review: “The Wanted 18” – June 26, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/film-review-the-wanted-18.php
• Attending the No Way to Treat a Child Briefing – June 24, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/attending-the-no-way-to-treat-a-child-briefing.php
• Commending Vatican Recognition of Palestine – May 13, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/commending-vatican-recognition-of-palestine.php
• ACTION ALERT: Contact Congressional Members Who Skipped the Speech – March 4, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/action-alert-contact-congressional-members-who-skipped-the-speech1.php
• Nearly 60 Congressional Members Skipped Netanyahu’s Speech – March 4, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/action-alert-contact-congressional-members-who-skipped-the-speech.php
• MPAC Condemns Brutal Killing of Egyptian Christian Hostages – February 15, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mpac-condemns-brutal-killing-of-egyptian-christian-hostages.php
• Meeting the President to Expand Muslim Civic Participation – February 4, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/meeting-the-president-to-expand-muslim-civic-participation.php
• MPAC announces “Values of Sharia” Report Card – January 27, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mpac-announces-values-of-sharia-report-card1.php
• SOTU: Values Driven, Now Must be Action-Oriented – January 21, 2015 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/sotu-values-driven-now-must-be-action-oriented.php
• MPAC Condemns Horrific Peshawar Massacre – December 17, 2014 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mpac-condemns-horrific-peshawar-massacre1.php
• Coalition of Libyan Americans Settlement – March 24, 2011 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/coalition-of-libyan-americans-statement.php
• Libyan Americans Join MPAC at Press Conference on Libya & the New Middle East – February 25, 2011 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/libyan-americans-join-mpac-at-press-conference-on-libya-the-new-middle-east.php
• Local Libyan & Muslim Leaders To Speak At Press Conference On Uprising In Middle East, N. Africa – February 24, 2011 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/local-libyan-muslim-leaders-to-speak-at-press-conference-on-uprising-in-middle-east-n.-africa.php
• MPAC COndemns Death Sentence Against Iranian Woman, Calls for Her Immediate Release – July 6, 2010 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mpac-condemns-death-sentence-against-iranian-woman-calls-for-her-immediate-release.php
• Ambassador Pech Shares Firsthand Account of Freedom Flotilla – July 1, 2010 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/watch-ambassador-ed-peck-share-firsthand-account-of-freedom-flotilla.php
• Urge Pres. Obama to Hold Israel Responsible for Killings & Call on Netanyahu to Lift Blockade – June 2, 2010 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/urge-pres.-obama-to-hold-israel-responsible-for-killings-call-on-netanyahu-to-lift-blockade.php
• Pres. Obama Must Condemn Israeli Attack on Humanitarian Convoy, Call for End to Gaza Siege – May 31, 2010 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/pres.-obama-must-condemn-israeli-attack-on-humanitarian-convoy-call-for-end-to-gaza-siege.php
• Killing of Ahmadis in Pakistan a Shocking Crime Against Humanity – May 30, 2010 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/killing-of-ahmadis-in-pakistan-a-shocking-crime-against-humanity.php
• That ‘The Daily Show’ for Barghouti Interview – November 4, 2009 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/thank-the-daily-show-for-barghouti-interview.php
• From the Desk of Salam Al-Marayati – November 13, 2007 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/from-the-desk-of-salam-al-marayati.php
• MPAC Rejoices Over Release of Jill Carroll – March 30, 2006 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mpac-rejoices-over-release-of-jill-carroll.php
• Muslim Leaders Sign Resolution Calling to End Sectarian Violence in Iraq – June 16, 2005 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/muslim-leaders-sign-resolution-calling-to-end-sectarian-violence.php
• MPAC’s Holds 3rd Annual Convention – December 20, 2003 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mpacs-holds-3rd-annual-convention.php

Mourn Rachel Corrie by Demanding an End to Military Sales to Israel – March 17, 2003 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mourn-rachel-corrie-by-demanding-an-end-to-military-sales-to-israel.php