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WMCA Condemns San Diego Mosque Massacre, Demands Elected Officials End Coordinated Campaign of Anti-Muslim Hate

The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) today condemned the terrorist attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three members of the Muslim community, including a security guard who died heroically shielding worshippers and children from gunfire, and called on elected officials who have spent years promoting anti-Muslim hatred to take responsibility for the climate of bigotry their words have created.

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Civil Rights, Community, Advocacy Mateo Rey Civil Rights, Community, Advocacy Mateo Rey

Wisconsin Faith, Civic, and Elected Leaders Unite Against Anti-Somali and Anti-Muslim Hate

GREEN BAY – A broad coalition of Muslim, Somali-American, faith, and elected leaders will hold a press conference on Thursday to unequivocally condemn the sharp rise in anti-Somali and anti-Muslim hate in Wisconsin and to stand in solidarity with the state’s Somali-American community. The press conference is convened in direct response to two alarming events;

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Community, Civil Rights Fauzia Qureshi Community, Civil Rights Fauzia Qureshi

Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance Launches 2024 Wisconsin Muslim Survey

The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) is proud to announce the release of the 2024 Wisconsin Muslim Survey, a critical initiative designed to gather insights and perspectives from the Muslim community across Wisconsin. The survey, which takes only 5 minutes to complete, will play a pivotal role in shaping WMCA’s strategy for the upcoming election and determining the policies the organization should lead and support.

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Elections, Community Fauzia Qureshi Elections, Community Fauzia Qureshi

Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance Supports President Biden’s Decision to Step Down as 2024 Nominee

The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (“WMCA”) supports President Joe Biden's decision to step down as the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee. This significant decision underscores the need for fresh leadership that can best serve the interests of voters and uphold the values of our diverse democracy.

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Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance Condemns Attempt on Former President Trump's Life

Wisconsin - The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) strongly condemns the attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump, the 2024 presumptive Republican nominee.

There is no place for violence in the American political process. We denounce violence against any candidate, political leader, or their supporters, as do the overwhelming majority of Americans

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Advocacy, Civil Rights, Community Fauzia Qureshi Advocacy, Civil Rights, Community Fauzia Qureshi

Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance Condemns United States Senator Ron Johnson’s Statement about Palestinian Refugees

The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance, advocating for the more than 70,000 Wisconsin Muslims, condemns United States Senator Ron Johnson's bigoted statements on Fox News. Senator Johnson's ignorant remarks perpetuate harmful stereotypes against Palestinians while simultaneously promoting Islamophobia, anti-Arab racism, and hate.

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