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 »
Thursday September 06, 2012
There is plenty of blame to go around for the fiasco on the floor of the Democratic National Convention yesterday, where an amendment to the Party platform was forced through the convention floor despite significant vocal opposition. Read More »
Thursday September 06, 2012
There were many potential headline grabbers in Wednesday’s speaker lineup, from employees of Bain –acquired companies who lost their jobs to women’s rights activist Sandra Fluke. Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren had a distinct need to grab headlines to garner an advantage in her close Senate race against Scott Brown. Unfortunately for Warren, all other speeches Wednesday night were dwarfed by that of former President Bill Clinton. Read More »
Wednesday September 05, 2012
Unfortunately, criticism from the “deluded and devout” was loud enough today for the platform committee to push through an amendment putting the Jerusalem language back into the platform at the last minute. Read More »
Tuesday September 04, 2012
The opening night of Democratic National Convention speakers is already causing a stir of speculation and excitement, and with good reason. The lineup of speakers tonight seems aimed to electrify attendees and viewers right off the bat, as well as to address a wide range of issues. Read More »
Tuesday September 04, 2012
Today, the Arab American Institute and J Street co-sponsored an event at the DNC titled "Israeli Palestinian Peace: A US Policy Imperative." The panel focused on the American political calculus behind the current impasse in Arab-Israeli peace negotiations, and prospects for furthering the peace process in a Romney and or an Obama presidency after November 6. 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 »
Monday September 03, 2012
AAI today attended the opening council sessions of the DNC, including an ethnic council meeting chaired by AAI President Dr. Jim Zogby. Speaking before an audience of approximately 200 people, Dr. Zogby emphasized the pivotal role that ethnic communities will likely play in a number of key swing states including Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Florida. 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 »
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 »
Wednesday April 04, 2012
By Dalal Hillou
Laura Hammad, a Palestinian-American lawyer who is working with the Florida Young Democrats, is representing the Arab American community and fighting back against stereotypes and bigotry. Read More »
Wednesday September 03, 2008
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 »
Latest poll to be released Friday finds Americans are divided on continuing aid to #Egypt: http://t.co/1spZM1m9d2
about 40 minutes ago.
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
about 43 minutes ago.
The Muslim Brotherhood has a negative favorable/unfavorable ratio of 30%–47%
http://t.co/rMKu4JJrgW
about 45 minutes ago.
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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