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Meriam earned her bachelor's degree in English and psychology from Rutgers University and her master's degree in political science from Lehigh University. 

Meriam currently works as a journalist. She  previously worked as a columnist for SouthAsia Magazine.

Meriam H Sabih's campaign for State Representative in State Assembly District 131 in Pennsylvania is her first run for public office.

As of September 30, 2024, Meriam H Sabih ’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports access to IVF and contraception.

- Supports access to IVF and contraception.

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Supports raising academic standards, ensuring fair funding, and enhancing trade programs to provide the best education possible for children.

- Supports raising academic standards, ensuring fair funding, and enhancing trade programs to provide the best education possible for children.

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Supports addressing climate change and environmental preservation.

- Supports addressing climate change and environmental preservation.

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Meriam H Sabih 

Meriam currently works as a journalist and previously worked as a columnist for SouthAsia Magazine.

Meriam Sabih's campaign for State Representative in State Assembly District 131 in Pennsylvania is her first run for public office.

Supports nurturing small businesses through "smart growth."

Wants to reduce living costs for families and seniors.

Believes in attracting businesses that provide good-paying jobs.

Believes in supporting local economies and communities, as demonstrated by her decision to raise her family in Pennsylvania for over two decades.

Supports boosting the local economy while preserving parks, recreational spaces, and farmland.

Believes in protecting company property rights.

Believes in supporting small businesses and reducing regulations to boost the economy.

Believes in addressing economic struggles to improve educational opportunities.

Supports a strong public education system.

Believes in providing opportunities for teachers, parents, and students to collaborate on creating a robust and engaging learning experience.

Believes access to quality education is essential and plans to ensure children have the support and resources they need to succeed.

Believes her endorsements reflect her values and dedication to education, and plans to be responsive to community needs.

Believes in advocating for necessary changes to improve public safety.

Believes there is "so much at stake" regarding public safety.

Believes in "showing up and being there for her community, neighbors and family."

Has experience as a community organizer and journalist.

Believes in strong community involvement in public service.

Believes her commitment to serve with compassion is rooted in her upbringing.

Believes in community collaboration to enhance public safety.

Believes in the importance of women's education and peace talks to combat extremism.

Endorsed by Meriam Sabih for State Representative.

Promises to be a "compassionate, moderate voice in Harrisburg, someone who will genuinely listen and work together to represent everyone in our district."

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Supports the 131st Pennsylvania House of Representatives District, which includes parts of Lehigh County, Montgomery County, and Northampton County.

As of October 3, 2024, Meriam H Sabih ’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Meriam H Sabih is a journalist with a career focused on women's education, peace talks, and combatting extremism.

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