Source: Fox News
Summary
Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing a bill to create a permanent Muslim commission to recommend American Muslims for state government positions. The commission would have 11 members appointed by Democratic Gov. Maura Healey and other state officials. The bill aims to promote diversity and inclusion, but it comes as the Trump administration is moving to dismantle similar programs nationwide. The proposal has sparked a debate between local leaders and the president.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Massachusetts lawmakers’ proposal is a familiar move to promote diversity and inclusion, while the Trump administration’s actions are a familiar pushback against such programs. The creation of a Muslim commission is a predictable response to the administration’s policies. The debate between local leaders and the president is a familiar ritual. The proposal’s language, including the mention of “qualified American Muslims,” is a familiar refrain. The fact that the bill’s primary sponsor, Democratic state Sen. Jamie Eldridge, is touting the proposal as a way to “strengthen inclusion and civic participation” is a predictable move.
Author: Evan Null
