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Thursday August 06, 2009

Not quite as gloomy as they look

The contours of a peace deal are clear. But who has the courage to draw them? BACK in the autumn of last year, Ehud Olmert, then Israel’s fading prime minister, and Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinians’ more durable president Read More »

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Tuesday August 04, 2009

Sister-in-law of Sarah Netanyahu detained for protesting Palestinian eviction

How I was detained and interrogated for expressing solidarity with the expelled Palestinians.  Read More »

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Monday July 27, 2009

Suzanne Sareini – A Voice for those Unheard

It has been said that no matter where a person goes, there is no place like home. Whether it is the family, friends or traditions, there is no telling of the comforts and joys that a person’s home has to offer, and nobody knows these simple pleasures better than Dearborn City Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini.  Read More »

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Thursday July 23, 2009

Obama Renews the Debate on Settlements

The Obama Administration’s engagement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has renewed the long-standing settlement debate. On this page, you will find links to AAI articles and interviews, as well as outside experts, on the issue of settlements in the Occupied Territories. Read More »

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Thursday January 29, 2009

One state, two state, no state, or…?

Rumblings from the Arab world recently indicated that a solution for peace would not remain on the table for ever. Bob Simon reports in a 60 Minutes segment on the questions whether peace is possible. Mr. Simon notes:  Read More »

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Thursday January 08, 2009

How Israel brought Gaza to the brink of humanitarian catastrophe

The only way to make sense of Israel’s senseless war in Gaza is through understanding the historical context. Establishing the state of Israel in May 1948 involved a monumental injustice to the Palestinians. Read More »

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Thursday October 30, 2008

Nick Kahl: Home Is Where the Vote Is

Having spent his adult life volunteering for candidates within the Democratic Party, Nick Kahl decided “it was about time [he] ran, instead of working for candidates who didn’t fully represent the interests of [his] district.” Currently, Kahl is a Precinct Committee Person and Recording Secretary of the Mulnomah County Democratic Party in Oregon and his expansive political background makes him more than qualified to take on the big issues.  Read More »

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Monday September 15, 2008

Only in America: Majid Al-Bahadli, Iraqi Delegate 2008

Majid Al-Bahadli, Obama delegate from Washington State, danced on the floor of the Democratic National Convention, cheered on by members of his state’s delegation, this past August. How he came to be there, the only Iraqi delegate on the floor, is an inspiration to us all. Read More »

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Wednesday September 03, 2008

Rashida Tlaib: Service Politics in Southwest Detroit

Rashida Tlaib might be running for State Representative for the first time, but she’s no newcomer to the area or to the issues. Residents know her by name, she’s visited their homes on her door-to-door campaign, and she’s part of a growing group of those who work in “service politics”. A self-described “daughter of the community” and “product of the culturally vibrant community of Southwest Detroit”, Rashida Tlaib is looking to represent Michigan’s 12th District, the district she grew up in. Read More »

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Wednesday August 20, 2008

David-Imad Ramadan: Republican Activist since 1989

David-Imad Ramadan has been a Republican activist at both a grassroots and national level since he moved to Washington, DC in 1989. Over the last twenty years, he has worked on every presidential campaign on the Republican side and has been involved in several gubernatorial and senatorial campaigns. He is currently the Precinct Captain and Outreach Chair for Loudoun County Republicans, and is involved with the Republican Party of Virginia, the Arab American Coalition for McCain, and the Lebanese American Coalition for McCain.  Read More »

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Tuesday July 12, 2005

Arab Attitutes Poll Release-2011

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Tuesday September 10, 2002

America’s Role in the World Post 9/11: A New Survey of Public Opinion

This event will launch the latest biennial survey of U.S. public opinion conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and is held in partnership with them and NPR. Read More »

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Sunday February 24, 2002

Arab American Caucus Promotes Voter Engagement

The Arab American Caucus of the Democratic Party of California is promoting civic engagement among the Arab American community in preparation for the 2012 election season. The group encourages Arab American community members to be delegates to the national convention, which excites the local community and incites participation. Read More »

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Sunday February 24, 2002

San Francisco Legislation for Local Control Over FBI Task Force

City Supervisor Jane Kim introduced legislation in January 2012 that would subject an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force in San Francisco to local oversight. The bill aims to prevent racial profiling and civil rights abuses in counter-terrorism surveillance efforts by prohibiting officers from investigating San Francisco residents without “reasonable suspicion that they are involved in significant criminal activity.” Read More »

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