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April Showers Speak Truth To Power

4/30/2017

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Salaams! April was a busy month for Poligon Education Fund. Here's what we've been up to:

 POLIGON IN THE COMMUNITY 

Congressional Advocacy 101 Webinar with Stand With Me: Our first webinar was attended by Muslims and allies across the country, and covered how to prepare for meetings and town halls with one’s representatives and getting up to speed on relevant legislation. Keep an eye on your inboxes for future webinars!


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DMV Exchange:
We met with fellow Muslim changemakers from across the DMV area to collaborate and learn about other organizations. Partnering with outside groups is a cornerstone of Poligon, and allows us to tap into the wealth of talent in our community, the most diverse religious group in America.

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City Sundays with Imam Suhaib Webb:
Co-Founder Wardah Khalid spoke on the importance of civic engagement in Islam at #CitySundays on a panel with ImamSuhaib Webb. It was a thought provoking and critical discussion as we try to move forward during this historic moment.

MEDIA HITS
Meet Wardah Khalid, the groundbreaking policy analyst taking Muslim advocacy to the next level (The Tempest)
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Muslims on Capitol Hill learn how to lobby (Religion News Service)
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NEWSROOM
Weekly Hill Happenings:
We've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest on Capitol Hill with our Hill Happenings going straight to your inboxes every Friday.

Hill Happenings - March 31, 2017: AHCA failed before the House vote, bills against the religious registry, executive orders, the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act in the House and Senate, the SOLVe Act 2.0

Hill Happenings (4/7/17): Senate stall on Gorsuch nomination, Gorsuch alarming non-committal position on Civil Rights, Equal Pay Day- reintroducing a bill to close the pay gap

Hill Happenings (4/18/17): Government shutdown showdown, Islamophobe Daniel Pipes hosted on Capitol Hill, bill to protect data at the border, the new Health Care amendment

Don't forget to like our Facebook page, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on news affecting American Muslims and our allies on Capitol Hill. 

Stay active,
Afif, Nadia, and Wardah
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Spring Into Action

3/31/2017

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Salaams! We've been keeping busy here at Poligon keeping you up-to-date with the latest on Capitol Hill. Take a look at what we've been up to and what's in store for April!
 

​UPCOMING EVENTS 

April 18th: Congressional Advocacy Webinar with Stand With Me
Details: 8 PM EST at your computers. More info coming soon!

May 7th: Congressional Advocacy Workshop with MUPPIES DC
Details: Washington, DC from 1 to 4 PM, refreshments served. Final location coming soon.
POLIGON IN THE COMMUNITY ​
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​Poligon was proud to co-sponsor a press conference against the revised executive order targeting refugees and Muslim immigrants. Click the video link above to watch. We are thankful for the leadership of Congressman Gutierrez (D-IL-4) and supporting groups for standing in solidarity with our community, immigrants, and refugees. 

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​Poligon presented at the Townhall Dialogue Series - DC activist training titled "Turning Point:Organizing Muslim Communities for Change." It was great to see so many people inte
rested in learning how to make an impact for good.

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​Poligon President Wardah Khalid joined the "Voices of Muslim Women" panel at The George Washington University's Islam Awareness Week, where she discussed her experience working at a faith based lobby and how her observation of a lack of political engagement among Muslims motivated her to join with others and establish Pol
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​Wardah gave a keynote address at the University of Texas in Austin, where she discussed how Poligon empowers Muslims and allies to get politically engaged on issues they care about.

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Check out Wardah's interview about the possible impacts of the Muslim Ban 2.0 on CGTN America days before it went into effect. 

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Wardah also spoke on 
CGTN America
 about the rise in anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim hate crimes in the U.S., what our government should do about it, and the problem with President Trump using the phrase "radical Islamic terrorism."

NEWSROOM
Press Releases:
Poligon Education Fund Stands Against Administration's Attempt at Muslim Ban 2.0 (3/6/17)

Poligon Education Fund Commends Hawaii Federal Court Decision to Halt Muslim Ban 2.0 (3/15/17)


Weekly Legislative Updates:
We've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest on Capitol Hill with our Legislative Updates going straight to your inboxes every Friday. 


Hill Happenings (3/3/17): covers bills against a Muslim Registry and Muslim Travel Ban, Action Alert to contact your Congress members about the Muslim Ban, and more. 

Hill Happenings (3/10/17): includes details on what the Muslim Ban 2.0 is and who it affects, Action Alert on town hall meetings in your area, and more.

Hill Happenings (3/17/17): Sen. Feinstein (D-CA)'s bill to rescind the Muslim Ban, National Opposition to Hate, Assault, and Threats to Equality (NO HATE) ACT, Action Alert with guidelines on how to effectively engage your Congress members, and more.

Hill Happenings (3/24/17): Bill to help victims of hate crimes, the Senate passing a resolution to reduce Consumer Privacy, Action Alerts on our office visit and town hall guides to learn how to schedule appointments and pencil in town halls to make your voice heard, and more.

Hill Happenings (3/31/17): about the failed AHCA and the latest on the No Religious Registry Act, No Funds for Unconstitutional Executive Orders Act, Stance, a new app that records your message and delivers to your representative's office, and more.


Don't forget to view our policy briefs and the latest updates. Like our Facebook page, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on news affecting Muslim Americans and our allies on Capitol Hill. Feel free to forward this newsletter to others and please donate!

Stay active,

Afif, Nadia, and Wardah
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MuslimBan2? We Got This

2/28/2017

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Note: President Trump has signed a second executive order against Muslims and refugees. More analysis coming Friday in our legislative update.
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Salaams! February was an incredibly busy month for Poligon, as it was for many of you actively engaging in your communities. Take a look at what we've been up to and what's in store for March!
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UPCOMING EVENTS  

​March 18th: Townhall dialogue series 
Details: 6:30 – 9:30pm in Washington, D.C.
Poligon will be joining professional organizers to teach the basics of channeling personal experiences into practical action steps in your community. Come prepared to draw from your experiences, recognize your relationships, and realize your power. While the event is tailored for organizing within Muslim communities, allies are always welcome! Click the link to learn more.

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UPDATES     
 
In District Week kept us focused on making sure our voice is heard in Congress, both in our home districts and in D.C. To help communities overcome the intimidation and lack of familiarity around Congressional engagement, Poligon put together a handy guide on how to set up an office visit and participate in a town hall meeting.

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​Our first Legislative Update was released as well. "Hill Happenings" arrives weekly in your inbox with all the latest news from Congress that affects American Muslims. Make sure you're signed up!
 

Poligon joined as a supporter of theFreedom of Religion Act introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA. The legislation was a response to the "Muslim Ban" executive order and seeks to halt the discriminatory act of profiling immigrants, refugees, and international visitors entering the U.S. based on religion.

​Poligon president and co-founder, Wardah Khalid, delivered a lecture on Overcoming Anti-Muslim Bias in the Workplace at Texas A&M University. Wardah discussed her work with Poligon and how allies can help stand up against Islamophobia. The event is part of an ongoing diversity-focused lecture series at the Mays Business School.
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​​Check out "Historical Action", our new column discussing how Muslims have historically been politically involved in America. The first post is on Sengbe Pieh (Cinque) and the Amistad Revolt about how a group of African Muslims were kidnapped and shipped to the New World to become slaves. They argued their case to the Supreme Court and won their freedom. ​

Don't forget to view our policy briefs and the latest updates. Like our Facebook page, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on news affecting Muslim Americans and our allies on Capitol Hill. Feel free to forward this newsletter to others and please donate!

Stay active,

Afif, Nadia, and Wardah
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Updates, Updates, Updates...

2/18/2017

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Salaam and Jummah Mubarak! It's hard to believe that a month has already passed since Poligon Education Fund officially launched in early January. Back then, Obama was President, Muslims and refugees were still welcome in the U.S., and mass protests weren't a daily occurrence. (Remember those days?)

Yes, the new President certainly has been busy since he took office, but so have we. Since our launch, Poligon represented as an official partner at the Women's March, spoke out against Trump's Executive Orders (#NoBanNoWall) on international television, and was featured in theWashington Post. After attending Jeff Sessions' controversial Senate confirmation hearing, Co-Founder and President Wardah Khalid penned a piece in the Huffington Post about how it actually strengthened her resolve to increase Muslim political participation.

Another source of motivation? The overwhelming support we've received from the community. Many of you visited our website, liked our Facebook page, and donated to our cause. Some, moved by our mission and vision, offered to serve as grassroots organizers in their hometown while others applied to volunteer or intern with us. We are truly grateful!

Currently, we are in the process of interviewing interns and fellows, applying for grants, and collecting donations in order to hire staff. In the coming months, we aim to begin sending out weekly legislative updates and regular action alerts on issues you care about, offer trainings on best practices for Congressional engagement, and obtain specialized software to help you connect with your representatives quickly and easily. 

For all you social media fiends, our Instagram and Twitter is up and running :) Feel free to forward this newsletter to others and don't forget to donate!

Till next time,
Afif, Nadia, and Wardah
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