American Muslim Community

The Democratic Party respects the significant value the American Muslim community brings to our nation and is proud of our partnership working toward shared goals. We are proud to have helped elect the first Muslim to the U.S. Congress and look forward to more Democratic candidates that reflect the great diversity of America.

Governor Dean Convenes Immigration Discussion With The Chicago Community

Governor Dean was in Chicago yesterday to meet with community leaders and discuss immigration reform. Representatives from several Chicago communities including: African-American, Arab American, Asian American, Hispanic, Irish American and Muslim American, as well as labor, Jewish and faith-based communities...

Mehlman Should Denounce Ugly Anti-Muslim Tirade

According to news reports, Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman took to the podium at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) minutes after conservative columnist Ann Coulter unleashed a vicious anti-Muslim attack but chose not to condemn Coulter’s hate speech.

DNC Chairman Howard Dean Commemorates Muharram, the Start of the Islamic New Year

Today Muslims in America and around the world mark the start of the Islamic New Year. Muslims honor the start of this holy month through prayer and reflection.

Governor Dean Meets with Arab American Leaders

The Governor met with Arab American leaders in Dearborn, Michigan yesterday at the Arab American National Museum, the only museum of its kind in the United States. The museum is a project of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS), which provides services and does outreach to the community in Michigan and across the country.

The American Muslim Community and the Democratic Party

The Democratic Party respects the significant value the American Muslim community brings to our nation and is proud of our partnership working toward shared goals. We are proud to have helped elect the first Muslim to the U.S. Congress and look forward to more Democratic candidates that reflect the great diversity of America.
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Hey, Pollsters: Democrats Care About Religion, Too

Leah Daughtry, DNC Chief of Staff and Convention CEO speaks out against the biased exit polling used in the primary season so far. She calls for media and pollsters to pay closer attention to the vital dynamic between people of...

Dean Statement Celebrating Eid al-Fitr

Today Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued a statement marking the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

DNC Chairman Howard Dean Sends Eid al-Fitr Greetings

Today Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement marking the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

DNC Chairman Howard Dean Commemorates the start of Ramadan

Today, Muslims in America and around the world will begin a month long celebration for the holy month of Ramadan. This special time provides Muslims the opportunity to receive by giving, share by going without and practice self-control by letting go of daily routines.

“Whatever It Takes” Republicans Embrace Intolerance

A week after Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman vowed to supporters in an e-mail that the RNC would "hold nothing back" and "spend whatever it takes" to "maintain our majorities," it's clear that Republicans across the country will do and say just about anything to get elected -- even resort to some of the most insidious forms of intolerance.

In the last week alone, a Republican candidate in Minnesota attacked his opponent's faith, young conservatives in Michigan are running dangerous and divisive "Catch an Illegal Immigrant" and "Fun With Guns" events, and an Arizona Republican Congressional candidate refused to demand that former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke remove an endorsement and a link to his campaign from Duke's website

MN-05: Dems Poised to Send 1st Muslim-American to Congress

There many, many primary results to sort through today. In Minnesota, Democrats in the 5th Congressional District nominated Keith Ellison to represent them in the United States Congress. In the heavily Democratic district, this victory all but assures him a...

L.A. Mayor Connects With Muslims

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D), met with local Muslim leaders on Sunday and pledged to continue efforts to be more visible in Los Angeles' Islamic communities. He also apologized to the leaders for not responding to their e-mails about...

Bush Administration Sends Wrong Message to Minority Contractors

A recent article in the Dallas Business Journal shed light on controversial comments made by U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Alphonso Jackson during a recent speech to a Dallas minority real estate consortium.

Governor Dean Convenes Immigration Discussion With The Chicago Community

Governor Dean was in Chicago yesterday to meet with community leaders and discuss immigration reform. Representatives from several Chicago communities including: African-American, Arab American, Asian American, Hispanic, Irish American and Muslim American, as well as labor, Jewish and faith-based communities...

Mehlman Should Denounce Ugly Anti-Muslim Tirade

According to news reports, Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman took to the podium at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) minutes after conservative columnist Ann Coulter unleashed a vicious anti-Muslim attack but chose not to condemn Coulter’s hate speech.

DNC Chairman Howard Dean Commemorates Muharram, the Start of the Islamic New Year

Today Muslims in America and around the world mark the start of the Islamic New Year. Muslims honor the start of this holy month through prayer and reflection.

Governor Dean Meets with Arab American Leaders

The Governor met with Arab American leaders in Dearborn, Michigan yesterday at the Arab American National Museum, the only museum of its kind in the United States. The museum is a project of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS), which provides services and does outreach to the community in Michigan and across the country.

The American Muslim Community and the Democratic Party

The Democratic Party respects the significant value the American Muslim community brings to our nation and is proud of our partnership working toward shared goals. We are proud to have helped elect the first Muslim to the U.S. Congress and look forward to more Democratic candidates that reflect the great diversity of America.