Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) At NIAC, we are proud of the work we do for our community. Freedom, equality, and democracy are not just hopeful words, they are the foundations of a just world that we will continue to advocate for, starting here at home in the United States. Our belief in a healthy democracy means that we respect the right for differing views and encourage insightful debate. It is through such thoughtful exchanges that we can learn and grow as a society. To ensure legitimate debate, we must also make a distinction between genuine dialogue versus slander and misinformation. An unfortunate reality in Washington DC is that agenda-driven groups and individuals often resort to baseless smears to try to discredit those who disagree with them. This is true in political elections and in many policy debates, especially anything related to Middle East policy, and trickles down into the communities most impacted by these policy debates. Opponents of NIAC have frequently resorted to these same fear and misinformation tactics to try to silence NIAC, and divide and weaken our community.