August 2021 Newsletter

Redistricting Reform: The Fight Continues

"Most of Indiana's rural counties have lost people while Central Indiana has continued to grow in population size over the last decade", according to the U.S. Census 2020 data that has been released last week. With this report, the Indiana General Assembly is closer to redraw statehouse and congressional maps for the next decade. Public testimonies were held across the state, giving the opportunity to Hoosiers to share their perspective on the redistricting process with the House and Senate Election committees. 

All IN 4 Democracy has been sounding the alarm on this important issue for the last few years. As we approach the final stretch, the coalition members have been very active in raising awareness on how gerrymandering threatens our democracy and disenfranchises voters across the state. They continue to advocate for fair maps that allow competitiveness and preserve communities of interest together. 
You too can take action! Sign our petition and demand legislators to draw fair maps.

Sign the Petition HERE

Also, the coalition plans an action packed week from August 30- September 3. Make sure you participate and get your voice heard.
On September 1st, IMAN Associates will bring the Muslim voice to the Faith Leaders Press Conference. Faith leaders will call on legislators to use the upcoming redistricting process as a vehicle to perpetuate democracy in our state, rather than subverting it. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more updates on this action-packed week! 

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Get On Board 

The organization is gearing up for its 2021 Board of Directors Elections. We extend our appreciation to community members who nominated themselves and/or other community members. Ballots will be sent out in the next week, so please be on the lookout! 
​We are grateful to see the engagement and support of the community throughout the process, and excited about the next chapter. 

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Congressional Advocacy 101 TrainingC

In collaboration with Poligon National, IMAN Associates is excited to
bring Muslim Hoosiers a virtual training that will empower them with
tools that will help them get their voice heard on capitol hill.

On Thursday, August 26th, Poligon's Policy and Advocacy
Manager, Johanna Mustafa, and board member, Nadia Mozaffar, will
walk the attendees through the best practices and emerging trends
of advocacy and take their questions.  

Register for FREE and learn how to engage your Congress member
on issues that matter to you! 

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