by Veronica Laizure, Civil Rights Director | Jan 12, 2022 | Blog
Each year, CAIR Oklahoma (CAIR-OK) develops policy priorities to advance key issues and promote civic engagement among Oklahoma Muslims. The priorities are informed by research, community interest, CAIR-OK’s mission, and is approved by our Board of Directors. If you...
by The CAIR Oklahoma Team | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog
Reflecting on 9/11, 20 Years Later Twenty years ago, the tragic events of 9/11 rocked our world and forever changed the experience of what is means to be Muslim in America. Below are video and text reflections from your CAIR Oklahoma team as we look back in order that...
by Lani Habrock, Government Affairs Director | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog
The following email was sent to the Oklahoma Legislature on August 17th as a means to educate our elected officials on the appropriate use of terminology when it comes to Islam and Muslims in light of the collapse of the Afghan government. Greetings of Peace, I know...
by Joshua Davis, CAIR-OK Government Affairs Intern | Jun 11, 2021 | Blog
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have spent this spring as a government affairs intern for CAIR throughout the legislative session. The experience was not only rewarding for my professional aspirations but also deeply personal. I wanted to be an...
by Adam Soltani | May 31, 2021 | Blog
It has been a long and eventful 2021 legislative session. Many important bills affecting minorities passed through the legislature on partisan lines. It’s difficult to have fair policy making with a super majority on either side. As I watched far-leaning agendas...
by Lani Habrock, Government Affairs Director | May 22, 2021 | Blog
Sine Die is this Friday May 28th 5pm. Thursday, the legislature passed a budget appropriating $8.8 billion for Fiscal Year 2022, which starts July 1. Here are some of the highlights of where your money will be going over the next year: $800 million in savings...
