Monday November 26, 2012
By Vieshnavi Rattehalli
The final numbers on voter turnout are still being calculated, but it is crystal clear that the youth vote is here to stay. Turning out in record numbers, voters aged 18 to 28 comprised 19% of national voters, an increase from 2008. Read More »
Wednesday November 07, 2012
Ahead of yesterday’s election, conventional wisdom and historical precedent dictated that whoever won Loudoun County in Virginia, would almost certainly win the rest of the state. Before the results came in, Loudoun County was the biggest swing county in Virginia, and both campaigns fought it out for a win there. Read More »
Tuesday November 06, 2012
Recently, there has been an increase in voices, allegedly Arab American ones, arguing that the Arab American community is irrelevant in national politics and should sit out the presidential election. The two main arguments being made are that (a) presidential elections don’t matter altogether and (b) that Arab Americans are too small & spread-out to make a difference. Read More »
Monday November 05, 2012
This is it! Less than 24 hours to go until the polls open up tomorrow. As you prepare to cast your ballot tomorrow, here are a few resources we want to share with you: Read More »
Monday November 05, 2012
We know you're tired from all the hard work you've put in to make a difference in this election, but the moment of truth is only two days away, and one way to find the motivation to work harder when it matters most is to remind ourselves what we're fighting for. Read More »
Saturday November 03, 2012
There are only three days left before the election on Tuesday, but there are still ample opportunities to have an impact. Make no mistake, every vote counts. And because this election is so close, Arab Americans can and will make a difference in it. But remember, the Presidential election is not the only contest this year. There are plenty of other races you can also have an impact on. Read More »
Thursday November 01, 2012
What are the issues that matter to you most in this election? What should the candidates be talking more about? What motivates you to get out and vote next week? Instead of hitting “reply,” you should grab a video camera (or a webcam, smart phone, laptop etc.), and record a short 30-second clip for us and tell us what issues are driving your vote this election. Read More »
Wednesday October 31, 2012
By now, many of you have campaigned, phone-banked, canvassed, and rallied to make a difference in this election. Now is the time to amplify your message by taking it onto social media. Read More »
Tuesday October 30, 2012
Well, folks, it’s been quite a ride, and we actually are saying goodbye (we were just trying to put it off for a few more seconds). But worry not, you’re in for one magnificent substitute weekly publication from AAI. And if that doesn’t quench your Countdown thirst, don’t panic, we’ll be back before you know it. Presidential elections are our bat signal in the sky, and given that these campaigns now start literally years before the actual election, you can sleep tonight knowing that we’re practically just around the corner. Until then, stay politically active and keep the Arab American community strong. Read More »
Monday October 29, 2012
We have tons of Yalla Vote signs, along with “Arab American Republican” and “Arab American Democrat” posters, and hundreds of Arab Americans already have them lining their store windows and front yards, so why not yours? Read More »
Sunday October 28, 2012
All you need is a phone, a computer and 30 minutes of free time to make a world of difference. We need you to make 25 phone calls to fellow Arab Americans and get them to vote on November 6. Read More »
Friday October 26, 2012
It’s hard to believe we’re here already, but today marks the beginning of our 10 day countdown before the election. Between now and then, you will receive one email from us each day giving you a new opportunity to make a difference in this final stretch to November 6th. Read More »
Wednesday September 26, 2012
By Jennine Vari
Yesterday was National Voter Registration Day and AAI was out and about in Farragut Square and Georgetown as part of its Yalla Vote campaign to mobilize and educate voters. The Arab American Institute, in coordination with NNAAC and almost 250 other organizations around the country, spent the day registering new voters and helping people update their registration information. Read More »
Friday September 14, 2012
On September 25, Yalla Vote will be part of a nationwide effort to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of this year’s election. AAI will join almost 250 organizations from across the country, including Yalla Vote partner NNAAC, for National Voter Registration Day, with the goal of registering thousands of new Arab American voters. Read More »
Monday August 06, 2012
Michigan voters – are you ready to make an impact? The Michigan primary election is tomorrow, Tuesday August 7th, and re-districting in Michigan means that it has never been more important that you, as an Arab American, make your voice heard. Read More »
Tuesday January 03, 2012
No matter who wins in Iowa today, the caucuses will have a profound impact on the presidential race going forward. This impact, however, will not occur in ways that conform with our conventional political wisdom and established scripts for primary battles. A week before the primaries officially start, all signs indicate that the Iowa caucuses will sow the seeds for a long, drawn out race for the Republican nomination. Read More »
Thursday December 08, 2011
By Jane Kaddouri
In mid-November, AAI warned members in Florida and Texas that their states are actually trying to prevent them from voting. It’s a curious project, given that only about 55% of Americans vote anyway. But in fact, states around the country are passing legislation making it harder for people to register and vote, and most Americans don’t know anything about it. The laws impact minorities, students, and senior citizens most profoundly, but to be sure, they’ll impact everyone. Read More »
Monday November 01, 2010
By taking just a few minutes, you can send your friends an important message that can help get out the Arab American Vote. Read More »
Monday November 01, 2010
Tomorrow is Election Day and this year's election season is about to come to an end. You've seen the posters and commercials, heard about issues on the news, and hopefully you know who you're voting for already--but there are races all around the country that have implications beyond their districts. We highlight the top House, Senate, and gubernatorial races and why they matter. Read More »
#NC lawmaker equates Islamic prayer w/ terror http://t.co/G9sp1NeLC1 @mostrolenk @aaiusa h/t @ozzyformayor
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Latest poll to be released Friday finds Americans are divided on continuing aid to #Egypt: http://t.co/1spZM1m9d2
about 3 hours, 19 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
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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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