The Double Standards of “Terrorism”
Elliot Rodger openly discussed his intentions, through his writings and vlogs, to kill every woman on University of California, Santa Barbara’s campus for misogynistic reasons, yet media outlets stated his…
Meeting the President at the White House Iftar
Dear Friend — Last night, I attended the White House Iftar on behalf of MPAC along with two of our Young Leader alumni, Wardah Khalid and Yusuf Abdul-Qadir. I had…
The Argument Against Boots on the Ground…Again
Traditional warfare against ideologically-based insurgent groups has consistently shown to be a costly, bloody, and ultimately an ineffective tool. Whether it was Vietnam, Afghanistan, or Iraq, the usual rhetoric of…
WBFO Coverage of Guest Speaker of the Eleventh Annual Banquet
Listen to the full interview at WBFO RADIO
TENTH ANNUAL “THE TENT OF ABRAHAM”
An evening of friendship and conversation of our shared values as we “break the fast’ together and enjoy an ethnic meal. In keeping with MPAC tradition, non-perishable food items and…
Fear of the Unknown: How to Improve Perceptions of Muslims
People fear that which they don’t understand. So goes the axiom, and this was confirmed in a recent poll about American views of Islam by HuffPo/YouGov. Thepoll, conducted last month,…
The Rohingya Crisis: What it is and How We Stop it
Genocides are neither sudden nor unavoidable phenomenon. Minority groups, that were once accepted members of society, do not become targets for extermination overnight. Instead, they often begin with a series…
Being young and Muslim is test of hope
Alana Arman had to find her middle ground. As a teenager, she navigated the typical twists and turns of finding her own way. But as a Muslim, she also had…
Young Leaders Making an Impact in Policy & Hollywood
“The Summit changed my life and showed me that my voice matters and that there is a place for me to make a difference.” Each year, we hear this sentiment…
The PATRIOT Act: When Reform Isn’t Enough
This Sunday, the Senate will debate major provisions of the PATRIOT Act in light of its upcoming expiration. One result of the expiration means that the privacy of Americans’ phone…