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Jamal Abdi
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Oct 24, 2022

As Iranian Americans, we must meet this moment for Iranians demanding freedom

For we Iranian Americans the past few weeks have one hand really inspiring and hopeful — the women from across Iranian society refusing the mandatory hijab and turning that CHOICE into an act of liberation and revolution that strikes fear in the heart of an oppressive regime. On the…

Iran

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Iran

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·Jun 16, 2021

Now would be a good time to make sure we’re not helping Iran keep Iranians disconnected from the…

Now would be a good time to make sure we’re not helping Iran keep Iranians disconnected from the internet Iranian elections tend to make a fool of anyone attempting to predict their outcome. But, historically, there are a few patterns we can count on: if there is an incumbent president…

Iran

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Now would be a good time to make sure we’re not helping Iran keep Iranians disconnected from the…
Now would be a good time to make sure we’re not helping Iran keep Iranians disconnected from the…
Iran

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·Nov 3, 2020

What we at NIAC will be watching for on election night

Today’s the big day. NIAC Action has raised over $600,000 for the Biden campaign, key Senate candidates, House champions and challengers, and Iranian Americans running in state and local elections. Our volunteers have made tens of thousands of phone calls and helped register and turn out thousands of Iranian American…

Election 2020

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What we at NIAC will be watching for on election night
What we at NIAC will be watching for on election night
Election 2020

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Published in NIAC

·Aug 17, 2020

It’s Official: NIAC Action Endorses Joe Biden for President

Our members have spoken: by a margin of 85%, NIAC Action members have voted to endorse Joe Biden for President! Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. We have never endorsed in a presidential election before, instead focusing our efforts on Congressional races and Iranian-American…

Iranian Americans

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It’s Official: NIAC Action Endorses Joe Biden for President
It’s Official: NIAC Action Endorses Joe Biden for President
Iranian Americans

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Published in NIAC

·Apr 10, 2019

New Legislation Tests Congress’ Resolve to End the Muslim Ban

By Jamal Abdi and Adam Weinstein Donald Trump’s two-year old Muslim Ban presents a simple but important test for the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and any Republicans who claim independence from President Trump: will they fight unconditionally for the rights of all Americans? …

Immigration

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New Legislation Tests Congress’ Resolve to End the Muslim Ban
New Legislation Tests Congress’ Resolve to End the Muslim Ban
Immigration

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Published in NIAC

·Mar 8, 2019

Why we’re making gender equity a priority at NIAC

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2019, I’m pleased to announce a new gender equity initiative we are undertaking at the National Iranian American Council. …

Gender Equality

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Why we’re making gender equity a priority at NIAC
Why we’re making gender equity a priority at NIAC
Gender Equality

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·Jan 27, 2019

Trump already built a wall two years ago. Will the new Congress tear it down?

I remember this day two years ago, a few days after Trump’s inauguration, when the murmurs started. Trump was reportedly pressing forward with a promise rooted in hate. A leaked memo outlined how the Muslim Ban would be instituted: a total ban on Muslim-majority countries that had weak political positions…

Muslim Ban

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Trump already built a wall two years ago. Will the new Congress tear it down?
Trump already built a wall two years ago. Will the new Congress tear it down?
Muslim Ban

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Published in NIAC

·Sep 4, 2018

Elections Matter. This Is How Iranian Americans Can Maximize Their Impact

Ever since Election Day 2016, there has been a prevailing feeling that has haunted many Americans, but particularly minority communities like Iranian Americans: a sense that we lack agency and do not have control of our own civic lives. I understand why many people may feel beaten down and hopeless…

Politics

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Elections Matter. This Is How Iranian Americans Can Maximize Their Impact
Elections Matter. This Is How Iranian Americans Can Maximize Their Impact
Politics

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Published in NIAC

·Aug 1, 2018

A new chapter at NIAC

Today is my first day as President of the National Iranian American Council. I could not be more proud to take the helm of this organization that my friend and mentor Trita founded and developed into a powerhouse with influence throughout Washington, a dynamic staff in D.C. and California…

Iran

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A new chapter at NIAC
A new chapter at NIAC
Iran

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