Monday September 10, 2012
It’s baffling that Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other democratic officials doubled down on the DNC’s motion to push through a voice vote on a resolution recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel at the Democratic National Convention. In an interview with the LA Times on Saturday, Mayor Villaraigosa played down the significance of the three-time response to the controversial measure on the floor of the DNC, saying the media blew the whole thing out of proportion and that it was the media, not the delegates, who were concerned about the measure. “Not one person objected. It’s more a media concern than a delegate concern,” the LA Times quoted him as saying... Read More »
Monday September 03, 2012
Fifty-five Arab American delegates and committee members are currently attending this year’s DNC, representing 18 different states. The Arab American Institute will highlight the background and experiences of two Arab American delegates, alternates, or committee members per day, starting with Devon Abdallah, a first-time delegate from Washington, and Ismael Ahmed, a long-time party veteran representing Michigan. Read More »
Tuesday August 21, 2012
By Taif Jany
Fay Beydoun, the Executive Director of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, is a personification of the Arab American success story. She has dedicated her time and passion to serve and build new business communities, positively impacting other organizations to prosper and succeed. Read More »
Friday August 10, 2012
The dust has settled after Tuesday’s primary elections in Michigan. Redistricting shook up the elections, pitting a number of incumbents against each other in tough races. Despite the tough challenges, Arab American candidates came out on top, winning each of their respective contests. Read More »
Friday August 10, 2012
By Johara Hall
George El-Khouri, a North Carolinian of Lebanese descent decided to run for delegate once more this year to honor his late father, Joseph El-Khouri. Read More »
Wednesday August 01, 2012
By Johara Hall
Majid Al-Bahadli’s story is not that of your typical Democratic National Convention delegate. In fact, it is far from it. Read More »
Wednesday August 01, 2012
By Sara Jawhari
The realities of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict became personal when Mansour’s cousin was imprisoned by Israeli police at age 15. “It had a huge impact on me and awakened me to the Palestinian experience. I vowed I was going to be part of the solution to the issue, so I went into law school with the motivation of freeing Palestine, or at least playing a role.” Read More »
Wednesday July 25, 2012
By Taif Jany
Recognized by the Time Magazine as “someone who gives women a voice,” Zainab Salbi is one of the most inspiring human and women’s rights activists around the world. Born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq, Zainab’s life was shaped by many events; some happy, others terrifying. Read More »
Friday July 20, 2012
By Johara Hall
Gus Mansour, a longtime Democrat and an active Obama campaigner, will be attending the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina this fall along with fellow Washingtonians Devon Abdallah and Majid Al-Bahadli. Read More »
Friday July 13, 2012
By Johara Hall
Jack Hanna, the Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Democrats’ Southwest Caucus has been an active member of the Arab American community and a longtime member of the Arab American Institute. As an Attorney at Law practicing in Pennsylvania’s Indiana County and member of the PA Bar Association, Hanna has been an integral part of his local community as well. Read More »
Thursday July 12, 2012
By Johara Hall
Devon Abdallah, an influential civil rights activist in her home state of Washington, will be attending the 2012 Democratic National Convention, along with two other Arab Americans, Majid Al-Bahadli and Gus Mansour. Read More »
Tuesday July 10, 2012
By Tess Waggoner
A group of Arab American women in Dearborn, Michigan are mobilizing get out the vote efforts in preparation for November’s presidential election. Read More »
Monday July 09, 2012
By Johara Hall
Sherine El-Abd, an Egyptian born American citizen who immigrated to the United States in 1965, has become an influential Arab American in her community. Read More »
Wednesday June 27, 2012
By Johara Hall
A 2012 special election in Arizona's 8th congressional district was held on June 12, 2012 to replace former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Read More »
Tuesday June 26, 2012
By Nasser Siadat
Mitch Daniels, one of the nation’s most influential Arab Americans, is taking on a new role. The two-term governor of the State of Indiana will serve as the 12th president of Purdue University. Read More »
Friday June 22, 2012
By Nasser Siadat
A recent Congressional race in New Jersey’s 9th district and a newly-filed federal lawsuit challenging the NYPD surveillance programs testify to a new political reality – a growing cohort of Arab Americans are burying feelings of political marginalization and establishing themselves as a community of engaged and strategic voters. Read More »
Monday June 18, 2012
Mirza’s advice to Arab Americans who are interested in becoming more politically active is to begin locally: “All politics are local, and if you want to get anything done, that’s where you begin.” Mirza encourages Arab Americans to join political parties and participate in campaigns, including “door-to-door canvassing, phone-banking and so on,” to attend town halls and city council meetings, and to build up from there. Read More »
Monday June 11, 2012
Sara El-Amine has found her calling working as National Training Director for the Obama Campaign, but working in U.S. domestic politics wasn’t quite what she expected. Read More »
Thursday June 07, 2012
The Jacksonville Chapter of the American Federation of Ramallah-Palestine recently mobilized after Governor Rick Scott declined their request for a letter welcoming participants to their national convention. Read More »
Wednesday May 23, 2012
By Danielle Malaty
David-Imad Ramadan is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, first elected in November 2011. Ramadan was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates to serve as a representative of the 87th district, which spans Loudoun County and Prince William County. Read More »
Latest poll to be released Friday finds Americans are divided on continuing aid to #Egypt: http://t.co/1spZM1m9d2
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RT @MaiE_89: In the 1990’s, #Egypt had a 60% favorable rating among Americans, while today only 36% of US views the country positively via @AAIUSA
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The Muslim Brotherhood has a negative favorable/unfavorable ratio of 30%–47%
http://t.co/rMKu4JJrgW
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Looking at Iran by James Zogby
Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 16, 2013President Obama got it just about perfect in his Jerusalem speech when he urged Israelis to see the world through the eyes of Palestinians. That portion of his remarks was so compelling it deserves to be quoted in full: Read More »
Air Date: 5/31/2012
Fellows from Syracuse University’s “Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program (LDF); Bill Press, Host of the “Bill Press Show” and author of the new book, The Obama Hate Machine: The Lies, Distortions, and Personal Attacks on the President---and Who Is Behind Them. Read More »
The story of Arab Americans coming of age as an organized community is a classic American tale of immigrants seeking opportunity, benefiting from America’s freedoms, but also experiencing, at times, the dark side of exclusion and discrimination that has so often been a part of our nation’s history. Read More »
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