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Food Stamps To SNAP Benefits– Why This Federal Food Program Is Here To Stay

Written By: Shanzeh Mirza, Student Policy Associate Food insecurity is a global issue no matter where we look, and with increasing prices everywhere– in gas, housing, educa...

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Unmasking the Silent Crisis: The Urgent Need for Transparency in School Restraint Practices

Written By: Gianni Jackson, Student Policy Associate While not commonly spoken of, restraint is a far-reaching issue that affects hundreds of thousands of students national...

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Religious Liberties Bills and the Media: Portrayal, Bias, and Responsibility

Written By: Sumer Brito, Student Policy Associate Religion has been a fundamental construct that not only plays a role in the law today but also nearly 200 years ago when d...

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Restraint and Seclusion: Why the Federal Government Should Intervene Despite Having a Limited Role in Education Policy

Written By: Owen DeFao, Student Policy Associate Traditionally, the federal government has a limited role in education, as state laws typically govern the rights of student...

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Balancing Faith and Education: The Tale of Two Texas Bills and Public Sentiment

Written By: Shanzeh Mirza, Student Policy Associate Religious liberty was a central issue of the 88th session. Several bills were introduced that would have a significant i...

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Minaret Foundation Outlook Overview: 5th Edition

Announcing our new staff and Summer 2023 interns! New Staff at Minaret Foundation Fatima Shah joins us as our Administrative Coordinator. Fatima is pursuing her...

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Five bills, Five LAWS! We did it!

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Governor Abbott has signed his signature on not one, not two, but FIVE of our groundbreaking bills, turning them into LAW! Ou...

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Press Release: Religious Excuse Letters, HB1212

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06/07/2023 Shariq Abdul Ghani Minaret Foundation (713) 443-3504 shariq@minaretfoundation.com GOVERNOR ABBOTT SIGNS HOUSE BILL 1212 FURTHERING RELIGIOUS ...

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Press Release: Judicial Awareness Training Act, SB855

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 05/30/2023 Shariq Abdul Ghani Minaret Foundation (713) 443-3504 shariq@minaretfoundation.com GOVERNOR ABBOTT SIGNS SENATE BILL 855 MANDATING FAMILY VIOL...

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Press Release: No Kids In Cuffs, SB133

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06/19/2023 Shariq Abdul Ghani Minaret Foundation (713) 443-3504 shariq@minaretfoundation.com NO KIDS IN CUFFS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR ABBOTT  Eliminates Chil...