Being classified as “White” on government forms is not a neutral administrative detail; it is an act of statistical erasure that has profound real-world consequences for Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Texans. For decades, federal guidelines have forced millions of Americans of Arab, Iranian, Turkish, Kurdish, Amazigh, and other Read more
The 2026 Texas Democratic Party Platform’s Foreign Policy section represents a historic, albeit complex, victory for Muslim Democrats and human rights advocates. While the language differs from the specific resolutions proposed by MDC Texas, it incorporates several key demands that mark a significant shift in the party’s stance on Palestine, Read more
The summer of 2024 marked a turning point for American Muslims. Outside the United Center in Chicago, during the Democratic National Convention, thousands gathered not just to protest, but to demand visibility. For decades, Muslim and Arab American activists had participated in the democratic process, registering voters and serving as Read more