RESOURCES
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Poligon's 2024 December Recess Toolkit Congress is Out for Recess! The December 2024 Recess, starting on December 20 and ending on January 2, 2025, is the perfect time to connect with your representatives and voice your concerns on issues that matter to YOU! This toolkit provides all the resources you need to engage effectively and make the most of this crucial time. Remember, your representative is here to listen to you. Don't hesitate to schedule an appointment in advance and take advantage of this opportune time frame. | ||
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Poligon's 2024 August Recess Toolkit Congress is Out for Recess! The August Recess is a great opportunity to contact your representatives and voice your stance on issues that are important to you and your community. Poligon has compiled a toolkit for engaging with your representatives that includes how to schedule meetings, locate the nearest town hall, and some talking points you can use. Remember, your representative is here to listen to you. Don't hesitate to schedule an appointment in advance and take advantage of this opportune time frame. | ||
Muslims in America Policy Poll
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Fielded between mid-February and mid-March, American Muslim Poll 2022: A Politics and Pandemic Status Report provides a snapshot of American Muslims and Americans of other faiths as well as no faith two years into the COVID-19 pandemic as we enter a new phase of living with the virus. Findings from American Muslim Poll also reflect a nation facing economic struggles, continued racial inequity, gun violence, and an ever-growing partisan divide. With midterm elections taking place this fall, many hot-button issues are top of mind for Americans.
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In 2020, Poligon partnered with several national Muslim civic engagement organizations to survey over 1,500 Muslims in the U.S.around the issues and policies most urgent to them. The resulting report will both informand engage elected officials, candidates, and stakeholders on issues important to Muslims in the U.S. and serve as a tool for Muslim community leaders, organizations, and advocates to campaign and serve the best interests of their community.
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Muslim Civic Engagement Toolkits
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Poligon has joined several other national Muslim civic engagement organizations to create Muslim Civic Engagement toolkits. These are intended to educate community members and faith leaders on the importance of civic engagement in Islam and facilitate political participation. Download the toolkits to learn how you can be more civically engaged and participate in upcoming elections and throughout the year. Feel free to share with your friends and family too!
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Faithful Elections During COVID-19 Toolkit
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This Unheard Voices COVID Chapter is a helpful resource for the faith community to navigate the changing landscape and emerging challenges for voters this election season. The challenges for the 2020 election are unprecedented in scale and complexity.
This resource is meant to help voters: 1) Navigate the system, understanding what options are available for their circumstances 2) Find points of engagement to contribute to a successful election and influence decision-makers. | ||
Poligon's 2020 August Recess Toolkit
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It’s August recess! It's the perfect time to contact your representative and make your voice heard on issues that matter to YOU.
Poligon has created a toolkit to provide you with everything you need to get started. The toolkit includes guidance on how you can speak with your Member of Congress about repealing the Muslim ban, police reform, COVID-19 Relief, and protecting protesters. Want to talk to them about something else? Our town hall and office visit guide has you covered. Your member of Congress represents YOU, so schedule a meeting as early in advance as possible! | ||
Poligon's 2020 Virtual Iftar Toolkit
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We have created Virtual Iftar Toolkit to help you host the best Iftar for Poligon. This is a great way to raise funds and awareness for Poligon. Check out our tips, ideas, and steps on hosting a virtual iftar!
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Impeachment Process Guide
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The House voted to impeach President Trump, making him the third U.S. President to be impeached. The first article: abuse of power, was passed with 230-197 votes and the second article: obstruction of Congress, was passed with a vote of 229-198.
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Advocacy and Advancing Access to Care Khutbah Guide
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American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) developed a Advocacy Khutbah Guide reviewed and contributed by Poligon Education Fund and other Muslim Advocacy groups. The guide is a compilation of talking points, hadeeth, and Quranic verses to encourage American Muslim congregants to speak up about issues that impact public health and access to health care.
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ISPU 2019 Muslim American Poll
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We partnered with ISPU and other Muslim Civic Engagement groups to help participate in the ISPU Poll. In this Poll, we found that only 17% of Muslims contacted their members in Congress. Muslims are the least politically engaged group compared to all other religious groups and communities.
Download the full PDF we've provided for you or you can go can visit their website here. | ||
Download Poligon's 2019 Iftar Toolkit
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We have created an Iftar Toolkit to help you host the best Iftar for Poligon. This is a great way to raise funds and awareness for Poligon if you can't attend our annual Iftar we host in D.C. You can choose your location, venue, and cuisine to make this Iftar your own. Check out our tips, ideas, and steps on hosting the best Iftar this Ramadan!
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Poligon's 2018 August Recess Toolkit
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It’s August recess! Your House Representatives are in their home districts July 30th – August 31st, and your Senators will be back in their states August 6th – August 10th.
Download the file to to learn how to make your voice heard! | ||
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Toolkit on Human Rights in National Security
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Poligon + Amnesty International: Toolkit on Human Rights in National Security
Board President, Wardah Khalid, contributed to Amnesty International's new toolkit for educators and students to provide lessons and resources on U.S. national security policy post-9/11. Modules included anti-Muslim discrimination and surveillance, a much needed addition to today's classroom. |
