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Poligon on the March

3/31/2018

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Salaam, and welcome to our March newsletter! See below for what we were up to this month, as well as our upcoming events
DHN Hill Advocacy Day
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​Poligon participated in a Hill advocacy day with other faith-based organizations in the Interreligious Working Group on Domestic Human Needs (DHN). We met with the offices of Rep. Davis (R-IL-13), Sen. Blunt (R-MO), and others to advocate for protecting programs like SNAP (food stamps) that provide vital aid to Americans in poverty.
March for Dreamers
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Poligon joined the march in support of Dreamers on March 5th, the deadline President Trump ordered for Congress to pass a legislative solution for Dreamers after announcing he would terminate the DACA program. Imams, other faith leaders, and immigrant rights activists spoke about the importance of protecting immigrants and called on Congress to pass the Dream Act.
House Committee Hearing on Work Requirement
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We attended a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing on extending work-based time limits for federal programs like Medicaid, a priority for some Congressional Republicans this term.
Congressional Advocacy 101 Training in Boston
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We traveled to Boston for a Congressional advocacy training with the Islamic Society of Northeastern University. Participants gained a better understanding of how Congress works and the power of advocacy, and left prepared to engage in advocacy for the first time.
Congressional Briefing: Communities on Fire
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.We attended a panel discussion hosted by SAALT on its annual report on hate crimes against Muslim, Arab, and South Asian Americans, with additional remarks by Sen. Cardin (D-MD) and Rep. Meng (D-NY-6). Panelists discussed the need for better hate crimes data from law enforcement and different ways local communities are mobilizing against hate.
Muslim Voter Engagement Convening
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Poligon president, Wardah Khalid, gave a presentation on the importance of sustained advocacy with one's representatives after election day at the Muslim Voter Engagement Convening in Atlanta, a gathering of Muslim American leaders across the country working to get out the Muslim vote.
March for Our Live
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Poligon team members attended the March for Our Lives in Washington, DC, joining hundreds of thousands around the world in standing up to gun violence and the government inaction that enables it.
Upcoming Events: 
Send Poligon to Netroots Nation in New Orleans!
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Click here to help us bring a panel discussion on the power of interfaith advocacy and our signature Congressional Advocacy 101 training to Netroots Nation, an annual confererence of over 3000 activists from around the country!

Keep an eye out for more of our Congressional Advocacy 101 trainings this spring! To bring a training to your community, e-mail us at info@poligonnational.org.

Action Alerts:
March 22, 2018: Spring Recess March 26 - April 6

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.
March 2, 2018: Meeting on Gun Violence, Age 21 Act, Assault Weapons Ban, Terrorist Firearm Prevention Act, Banking Deregulation, Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act.

March 9, 2018: DACA Deadline Passes, Restraining Orders for Gun Purchases, Single Payer Health Care, Higher Rates for Payday Lending, School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act, Strengthening Pregnancy Discrimination Protections​

March 16, 2018: Mike Pompeo Nominated New Secretary of State, Senate Approves Dodd-Frank Rollback, First Amendment Defense Act, STOP School Violence Act, CLOUD Act

March 23, 2018: Congress Passes Omnibus, Safe Schools Improvement Act, Student Non-Discrimination Act, Tip Income Protection Act, Lowering Handgun Purchase Age

We're Hiring!
Poligon is looking for some dynamic individuals passionate about Muslim Congressional advocacy to join our team! Please visit bit.ly/PoligonNational to learn more about these positions and how to apply:
  • Legislative Fellow (full-time, paid, Washington, DC - Deadline March 31st)
  • Marketing & Social Media Intern (part-time, volunteer, remote)
Don't forget to visit our website 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.

Stay active,Ayesha, Afif, Nadia, Wardah, and Farah
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