Salaam, and welcome to our March 2020 newsletter! Here's what we were up to this month:
Advocacy on the Hill
Poligon and nine other advocacy organizations delivered more than 150,000 signatures to the office of Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA-27) calling for the House to pass the NO BAN Act. The House postponed the vote on the bill, which was set to take place on March 12th, due to addressing an emergency response to the coronavirus epidemic. Click here to sign the petition to send Congress a message to end the Muslim Ban by passing the NO BAN Act.
Religious-Based Bullying and Discrimination Briefing
Poligon attended a briefing held by The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding about religious-bullying and religious discrimination with Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13) and other advocacy groups. The briefing highlighted key research findings on these topics from some of the most highly impacted communities: Muslim Americans and Sikh Americans. Watch the full briefing here.
Poligon’s COVID-19 Policy Update Center
To help keep track of all the legislation Congress is introducing and passing on the Coronavirus, Poligon launched our COVID-19 Policy Update Center last week. There, our community members and allies can view information and actions you can take to understand and help shape policy on the pandemic.
Poligon is also working diligently with our interfaith partners to call on Congress to pass policies that will protect all vulnerable communities in the U.S. that are impacted by COVID-19. If you are able, please help Poligon continue to advocate for policies that aid vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19 by making a zakat eligible and tax-deductible donation today. You can also let your friends and family stay informed by forwarding this email and encouraging them to sign up for our mailing list and following us on social media.
Poligon Joined the National Muslim Task Force on COVID-19
Poligon joined the National Muslim Task Force on COVID-19, a coalition with over 34 American Muslim organizations, which aims to make recommendations to support self-quarantine and following public health guidance released by local, state, and federal government authorities. Task Force is comprised of Muslim health professionals, fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), charity, civil rights, and advocacy organizations. Click here for more information.
COVID-19 Legislation Facebook Live
Our Legislative Fellow, Zayn Hasan, went on Facebook live and explained what was going on with the Coronavirus Relief legislation in Congress and what actions we can take during this time. Click here to watch the video.
Women's History Month
Poligon participated in Women's History Month by creating a campaign highlighting Muslim women who have been making a difference. Check out our campaign on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!
Action Alerts
The House of Representatives adjourned Friday, March 13th until Sunday, March 22nd. Poligon sent an action alert for recess when Members were in their home districts.
Hill Happenings
We've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest from Capitol Hill with our Hill Happenings going straight to your inboxes every Friday.
In the News
Poligon's Legislative Fellow, Zayn Hasan, and nine other advocacy groups, including Daily Kos, delivered more than 150,000 signatures to Rep. Judy Chu calling for the House to pass the NO BAN Act. Read the full article here.
Thank you for your support as we continue to help amplify the American Muslim voices in Congress.
Stay active,
The Poligon team
Advocacy on the Hill
Poligon and nine other advocacy organizations delivered more than 150,000 signatures to the office of Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA-27) calling for the House to pass the NO BAN Act. The House postponed the vote on the bill, which was set to take place on March 12th, due to addressing an emergency response to the coronavirus epidemic. Click here to sign the petition to send Congress a message to end the Muslim Ban by passing the NO BAN Act.
Religious-Based Bullying and Discrimination Briefing
Poligon attended a briefing held by The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding about religious-bullying and religious discrimination with Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13) and other advocacy groups. The briefing highlighted key research findings on these topics from some of the most highly impacted communities: Muslim Americans and Sikh Americans. Watch the full briefing here.
Poligon’s COVID-19 Policy Update Center
To help keep track of all the legislation Congress is introducing and passing on the Coronavirus, Poligon launched our COVID-19 Policy Update Center last week. There, our community members and allies can view information and actions you can take to understand and help shape policy on the pandemic.
Poligon is also working diligently with our interfaith partners to call on Congress to pass policies that will protect all vulnerable communities in the U.S. that are impacted by COVID-19. If you are able, please help Poligon continue to advocate for policies that aid vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19 by making a zakat eligible and tax-deductible donation today. You can also let your friends and family stay informed by forwarding this email and encouraging them to sign up for our mailing list and following us on social media.
Poligon Joined the National Muslim Task Force on COVID-19
Poligon joined the National Muslim Task Force on COVID-19, a coalition with over 34 American Muslim organizations, which aims to make recommendations to support self-quarantine and following public health guidance released by local, state, and federal government authorities. Task Force is comprised of Muslim health professionals, fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), charity, civil rights, and advocacy organizations. Click here for more information.
COVID-19 Legislation Facebook Live
Our Legislative Fellow, Zayn Hasan, went on Facebook live and explained what was going on with the Coronavirus Relief legislation in Congress and what actions we can take during this time. Click here to watch the video.
Women's History Month
Poligon participated in Women's History Month by creating a campaign highlighting Muslim women who have been making a difference. Check out our campaign on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!
Action Alerts
The House of Representatives adjourned Friday, March 13th until Sunday, March 22nd. Poligon sent an action alert for recess when Members were in their home districts.
Hill Happenings
We've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest from Capitol Hill with our Hill Happenings going straight to your inboxes every Friday.
- March 6, 2020: Bill Introduced to Block Expanded Muslim Ban, Congress Passed Bill For Funding for Coronavirus, Bill Introduced to Strengthen Public Education System, Bill Introduced to Strengthen Public Education System, Senators Responded to Rural School Funding Cuts
- March 13, 2020: House Postponed Vote on NO BAN Act, House Speaker Appointed a Director to House Diversity Office, Lawmakers Called for Senate Action on the For the People Act, Senate Voted on Reversing Student Loan Rule, Bill Unveiled to Ensure Emergency Paid Sick Days
- March 20, 2020: President Trump Signed Coronavirus Relief Bill Into Law, Senate to Vote on Third Coronavirus Package, Treasury Secretary Sent Coronavirus Proposals to Congress, Congress Members Raised Concerns About Census 2020
- March 27, 2020: Senate Voted to Pass Third Coronavirus Emergency Bill, House Democrats Introduced the 3rd Coronavirus Response Bill, Senate Amendment Introduced to Weaken Unemployment Benefits, Congresswoman Called on President to Stop Coronavirus Racism, Senators Introduced Bill to Increase Healthcare Capacity
In the News
Poligon's Legislative Fellow, Zayn Hasan, and nine other advocacy groups, including Daily Kos, delivered more than 150,000 signatures to Rep. Judy Chu calling for the House to pass the NO BAN Act. Read the full article here.
Thank you for your support as we continue to help amplify the American Muslim voices in Congress.
Stay active,
The Poligon team
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