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Friday April 05, 2013

How Many Arab Americans Are There?

As the demographics researcher at the Arab American Institute, I’m often asked about the total number of Arab Americans in the country. Though the question seems simple, the answer is anything but. Read More »

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Monday October 08, 2012

With Elections on the Horizon, Arab Americans Have Much to Be Proud Of

As we head into the 2012 elections, it is important for the community to know that our voice counts and that we can make a difference this election. In a number of ways, we already have. The Arab American community has worked tirelessly in many states throughout the nation to register new voters and become more integrated into the political process. Today, not only are Arab Americans voting in record numbers, they are helping to influence the outcome of races like never before. Read More »

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Friday September 28, 2012

Jim Zogby to Wolf Blitzer: Arab American Community is ‘Bridge’ to the Arab World

AAI President Jim Zogby joined CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and Kate Bolduan in the Situation Room last night to discuss a wide range of Middle East foreign policy issues as well as AAI’s recent poll on the Arab American vote in 2012. Dr. Zogby was joined by Danielle Pletka, vice president of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. While AAI’s poll shows that jobs and the economy rate as the two most important issues concerning Arab Americans this election cycle, foreign policy is also among the top issues.  Read More »

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Friday March 25, 2011

The Census, Apportionment and You

Census figures do more than track population growth. The figures also dictate Congressional apportionment, and this year’s changes will have a big impact on Arab Americans. Read More »

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