The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to hold a panel discussion entitled “The People vs. The Establishment: Lessons From Political Developments in 2026,” during its upcoming annual CAIRCon National Policy Conference on September 13th
The panelists plan to analyze political developments in the 2026 midterm elections, behind-the-scenes efforts to empower voters, lessons learned from elections in which political newcomers and established politicians faced off, and the potential impact of the 2026 elections on American domestic and foreign policy going forward.
The panel discussion is set to include:
- Basim Elkarra, Executive Director, CAIR Action
- Tariq Habash, Co-Founder, A New Policy
- Hebah Kassem, Political Consultant
- Beth Miller, Political Director, Jewish Voice for Peace
- Linda Sarsour, Executive Director, MPower Change
- Moderator: Sam Rasoul, Virginia House of Delegates District 38
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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