FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Where did the name “Poligon” come from?
A: Polygons are shapes defined by any number of straight sides and vertices, symbolizing our work to advance policy, promote progress, and connect people by building coalitions (polygon) through strengthening relationships and developing partnerships (the sides) with communities, advocacy groups, and mission-aligned organizations (the vertices). Furthermore, just as polygons are shapes, Poligon aims to shape policy, discourse, and progress for a more inclusive and equitable nation. Our team changed the spelling from “Polygon” to “Poligon” as a nod to our focus on policy and politics.
Q: How does Poligon add value to the existing ecosystem of Muslim advocacy organizations? What does Poligon specialize in?
A: Poligon’s goal is not to replace existing Muslim advocacy organizations, but rather to complement them in an area where little attention was being given - sustained Muslim American grassroots engagement with Congress. While yearly lobby days are great, far more frequent engagement is required to build long term relationships with members and promote positive policy change. Poligon tracks federal legislation and remarks in a weekly update, provides year-round trainings to Muslim American grassroots for Congressional advocacy, and advocates for our community 24/7 on Capitol Hill, alongside faith and issue based advocacy organizations and coalitions. We are also progressive and millennial based, giving us a fresh perspective on political engagement and greater flexibility than more established institutions.
Q: Are you a PAC? Republican? Democrat?
A: No, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan educational and charitable organization. We do not endorse political candidates. Poligon is non-partisan because we believe it is important for Muslims to engage with all of their Congressional representatives, regardless of their political affiliation. Democrats, Republicans, and Independent members of Congress all represent Muslim constituents, and it is important for Muslims to advocate for their rights with all of these members of Congress.
Q: Do you provide scholarships?
A: No we do not.
A: Polygons are shapes defined by any number of straight sides and vertices, symbolizing our work to advance policy, promote progress, and connect people by building coalitions (polygon) through strengthening relationships and developing partnerships (the sides) with communities, advocacy groups, and mission-aligned organizations (the vertices). Furthermore, just as polygons are shapes, Poligon aims to shape policy, discourse, and progress for a more inclusive and equitable nation. Our team changed the spelling from “Polygon” to “Poligon” as a nod to our focus on policy and politics.
Q: How does Poligon add value to the existing ecosystem of Muslim advocacy organizations? What does Poligon specialize in?
A: Poligon’s goal is not to replace existing Muslim advocacy organizations, but rather to complement them in an area where little attention was being given - sustained Muslim American grassroots engagement with Congress. While yearly lobby days are great, far more frequent engagement is required to build long term relationships with members and promote positive policy change. Poligon tracks federal legislation and remarks in a weekly update, provides year-round trainings to Muslim American grassroots for Congressional advocacy, and advocates for our community 24/7 on Capitol Hill, alongside faith and issue based advocacy organizations and coalitions. We are also progressive and millennial based, giving us a fresh perspective on political engagement and greater flexibility than more established institutions.
Q: Are you a PAC? Republican? Democrat?
A: No, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan educational and charitable organization. We do not endorse political candidates. Poligon is non-partisan because we believe it is important for Muslims to engage with all of their Congressional representatives, regardless of their political affiliation. Democrats, Republicans, and Independent members of Congress all represent Muslim constituents, and it is important for Muslims to advocate for their rights with all of these members of Congress.
Q: Do you provide scholarships?
A: No we do not.
