Posted on 07/28/2026 1:20:24 PM PDT by lowbridge
Massachusetts lawmakers are taking steps toward prioritizing the hiring of American Muslims for state government positions under a permanent so-called Muslim commission.
The group would help recommend Americans who practice Islam to appointed government positions in the New England state at the same time the Trump administration is moving to dismantle such diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs nationwide — teeing-up a standoff between local leaders and the president.
A proposed bill would create a panel of 11 Muslims appointed by Democratic Gov. Maura Healey and other state officials to represent the Islamic faith on issues such as business, economy, healthcare and other concerns.
The Muslim commission would influence government recruiting and, "Identify and recommend qualified American Muslims for appointive positions at all levels of government, including boards and commissions, as the commission considers necessary and appropriate," according to language in the bill.
"Massachusetts has always prided itself on being a leader in equality and civil rights, a legacy this bill builds upon," said Democratic state Sen. Jamie Eldridge, the bill's primary sponsor.
"American Muslims in my district and across the Commonwealth enrich our communities as students, healthcare workers, educators, small business owners, and civic leaders," Eldridge added in the press release on the proposal. "This commission will help the state better understand and address the challenges they face, while strengthening inclusion and civic participation. "
Senate Bill S.2134 currently sits in the state's Senate Ways and Means Committee after clearing initial committee markups and votes.
Muslims account for an estimated 2% to 3% of Massachusetts' population, according to approximate figures from Pew Research Center and the U.S. Census.
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Muslim Brotherhood already has their appointees lined-up.
The Party doesn’t care much about most laws as far as itself is concerned.
The Parasite Panel
The theory of affirmative action is to help people who have been discriminated against historically in the United States. Explain again how Muslims have been discriminated against historically? Affirmative action has morphed into hire anyone who is not a straight, white, Christian male. No theory beyond that.
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Where’s her commission to represent Christians?
“Massachusetts lawmakers are taking steps toward prioritizing the hiring of American Muslims for state government positions under a permanent so-called Muslim commission.”
Fools and their freedom are parting. These stupid lawmakers haven’t a clue that Islam’s goal is world domination and fools like this will be given the choice of converting to Islam or losing their heads. Am I wrong?
They are just thinking ahead. If they are going to implement sharia law, they need people who know sharia law.
This is idiocracy.
Massholes busily preparing for their coming cultural suicide pact.
First thing they’ll want is Islamophobia laws , sharia law and all women cover up ,LOL
Blacks need not apply.
Muslims? What about Satanists? If Massachusetts truly wants diversity, the devil’s other children should be given priority in state gubmint hiring. Satanists can code, too.
muslims don’t want work they’re too lazy
Maura Healy is an absolute piece of 💩
Governor Checkbox is all about elevating evil into the political process.
This being but one example.
Oh, I’m so afraid right now! Why you might ask?
I’m afraid that these bedwetting legislators have fanned the ire of many a veteran with this sick decision, and just might be the recipient of somebody’s ‘I love you’, dispatched at high speed.
How many conservative Catholics are in their state Christian employment commission?
OMG it’s actually happening right before eyes. It reminds of all the crap Biden pulled and no one did a thing.
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