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Ruwa Romman: First Muslim woman in GA State House on what it means to be Muslim in America

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On July 13, 2026 By MPAC
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Whose Interests Do US Politicians Serve?

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American national interests
Democratic establishment
Middle East policy
mpac
muslim public affairs council
political commentary
Rahm Emanuel
salam al-marayati
strategic isolation
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
US foreign policy
On July 13, 2026 By MPAC
In this clip from The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, host Salam Al-Marayati reacts directly to Rahm Emanuel's speech warning Israel of its growing international isolation. Salam raises a critical warning about establishment American politicians putting aside American national interests to advise a foreign government. Grounding foreign policy in genuine justice and clear domestic priorities is exactly what MPAC advocates for every single day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!
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Why Rahm Emanuel’s “23-State Solution” Fails Palestinians

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23 state solution
Abraham Accords
American national interests
Benjamin Netanyahu
Gaza peace deal
Israel isolation
Middle East policy
mpac
muslim public affairs council
Palestinian sovereignty
political commentary
Rahm Emanuel speech
salam al-marayati
Tel Aviv University
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
US foreign policy
On July 12, 2026 By MPAC
In Episode 3 of The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, host Salam Al-Marayati delivers a direct, line-by-line rebuttal to a recent speech given by former Obama Chief of Staff and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at Tel Aviv University regarding US-Israel relations. Salam breaks down the critical flaws in Emanuel's policy approach, calling out the dangerous tendency of establishment American politicians to prioritize Israel's national interests over authentic American national interests. The episode pulls back the curtain on the historical realities of the region including the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin by a Jewish extremist and the ignored 2002 Arab peace initiative to dismantle the anti-Palestinian tropes peddled by US policymakers who consistently blame the occupied for their own occupation. Furthermore, Salam exposes the absolute strategic failure of Emanuel’s proposed "23-State Solution". He explains why bypassing the Palestinian people, leaning into the Abraham Accords, and trying to orchestrate a Gaza peace deal without Gazans involved will never achieve long-term stability. This episode lays bare the continuous erasure of Palestinian existence and outlines what a genuine, justice-centered American foreign policy must look like. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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Muslims of America: Hammah Shah, RPh of Clarest Health, tells his story

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On July 3, 2026 By MPAC
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* The Politician Who Challenged Islamophobia

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community advocacy
counter narrative
faith vs culture
fighting Islamophobia
Lorraine Ali
mpac
muslim public affairs council
Naz Shah
Naz Shah MP
political debate
public policy
systemic reform
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
women rights in Islam
On July 3, 2026 By MPAC
When a right wing politician tried to corner her, UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah delivered a definitive response about her faith and her past. In this special edition of The MPAC® Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, guest host Lorraine Ali hears how true Islamic values directly oppose the abuse and forced marriages often mistakenly blamed on religion. Correcting these systemic narratives and empowering authentic representation is at the core of the policy and media work led by MPAC® every day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!
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Making History in British Parliament 🇬🇧

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breaking barriers
British Parliament
historic moments
Kings Speech
mpac
Muslim MP
Naz Shah
political leadership
public speaking nerves
representation matters
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
UK politics
viral speech
On July 2, 2026 By MPAC
UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah reveals what it was like to become the first Muslim to respond to the King's speech, breaking a multi-decade streak for her constituency. Discover how she overcame her nerves to deliver a historic address that went completely viral. Subscribe for more powerful insider conversations on leadership and policy change!
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The Brutal Cost of a Misunderstood Life

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community advocacy
criminal justice reform
cultural representation
legal defense
Lorraine Ali
mpac
muslim public affairs council
narrative change
Naz Shah
Naz Shah MP
Pragna Patel
Southall Black Sisters
systemic bias
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
On July 1, 2026 By MPAC
A lack of cultural and gender representation can completely break the legal process for vulnerable individuals. In this special edition of The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, guest host Lorraine Ali and UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah dissect how deep layers of misunderstanding led to her mother's wrongful murder conviction. Forcing institutions to recognize these systemic blind spots and building reflective leadership is exactly why the team at MPAC fights for legislative and narrative change every single day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!
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