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Washington Watch: The Struggle for the Idea of America

by James Zogby in Washington Watch

This week I traveled to Dearborn, Michigan to speak at the 15th annual "Images and Perceptions" Diversity Conference. The focus of my remarks were the challenges we are facing today. Dark forces have been unleashed in our society that are threatening the very meaning of the America that we have fought to create and that we must now fight to protect. Continue Reading...

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April 16, 2018
#YallaVote in California Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month

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By: Johanna Mustafa, Yalla Vote Field Organizer: California Unanimous! That was how the California State Senate adopted the Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 123, proclaiming the month of April as "Arab American Heritage Month." To mark the achievement, I took part in Southern California community events celebrating the month as a Yalla...

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April 12, 2018
Pompeo’s bigotry unfit for Secretary of State

Posted by Ryan Suto

The confirmation of CIA Director Michael Pompeo as Secretary of State would spell disaster for America’s diplomatic efforts throughout the world. Mr. Pompeo has an extensive history of anti-Muslim statements which are indicative of a deeply-held bias against the world’s 1.6 billion adherents of Islam. As a nominee for America’s...

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April 09, 2018
Congressional Briefing on Mike Pompeo’s Anti-Muslim Rhetoric and Ties

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By Mollie Todd In the current administration, politicians with a history of discriminatory rhetoric and actions have managed to become commonplace. Former Director of the CIA and Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo is no different. Throughout his political career, Director Pompeo has made several inflammatory remarks about Arab Americans...

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April 05, 2018
ADVISORY: April 26 Arab American Gala to Honor ACLU, Chef José Andrés, Irish Sen. Frances Black, Amb. Marcel Wahba

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***MEDIA ADVISORY***  Arab American Institute Foundation For immediate release: Contact: jsalan@aaiusa.org / 202-429-9210 Arab Americans Celebrate Legacy of Kahlil Gibran with Spirit of Humanity Awards 20th Anniversary Gala Honors: the ACLU, Chef José Andrés & World Central Kitchen; Irish Senator Frances Black & Ambassador Marcel Wahba Washington – On Thursday, April 26, the...

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