Wednesday November 07, 2012
American voters delivered a strong rebuke to Islamophobia and fear-mongering in last night’s election, with the defeat of several of the country’s most notoriously Islamophobic candidates. This cycle saw tough election battles for several members of the “hate caucus.” Read More »
Wednesday November 07, 2012
An under-reported story of this election took place in the fight for the Michigan Supreme Court, where Democratic-backed candidate Bridget McCormack successfully won a seat on the court despite a massive campaign from a DC-based organization to accuse her of “volunteer[ing] to help free a terrorist.” Read More »
Wednesday November 07, 2012
AAI is committed to updating you on the results and progress of Arab American candidates running for office and reelection across the country. Read More »
Tuesday November 06, 2012
This Election Day will decide the fate of four Arab American members of Congress who have weathered tough races this cycle. A fifth Arab American member, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), is running in a safe district and has not needed to campaign. Here are the latest updates on the races in which Arab American candidates are fighting close battles to represent their districts. 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 »
Tuesday November 06, 2012
Arab Americans are represented across the entire political spectrum, identifying as Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and members of the Green Party. This election Arab Americans, like the rest of the country, will help decide the outcome of this hard-fought presidential battle between a Republican Governor Mitt Romney and Democrat President Barack Obama. 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 »
Monday November 05, 2012
In the final hours of the 2012 presidential campaign, both candidates are courting the Arab American vote, a vital constituency in many of the remaining key swing states. Read More »
Monday November 05, 2012
By Vieshnavi Rattehalli
Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia comes to the Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. 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 »
Saturday November 03, 2012
On November 16th and 17th, the global Syrian community will be meeting in New York to discuss and propose ways to work together to address the education crisis unfolding in Syria and the best path forward for rebuilding the economy. Read More »
Friday November 02, 2012
You’ve got just 4 days to make a difference. On Election Day, we’re going to show the strength of our community’s commitment and the impact of our community’s vote. And, while there’s no doubt that you will cast your ballot, some Arab Americans may not show up at the polls without our encouragement. 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 »
Thursday November 01, 2012
By Jennine Vari
One neighborhood that has received relatively little coverage is the remains of Little Syria in Lower Manhattan 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 »
Wednesday October 31, 2012
While hurricane Sandy had the rest of the government shut down, the Supreme Court went to work this week. Monday and Tuesday’s sessions brought both good and bad news from the court. 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 »
Monday October 29, 2012
On Wednesday, the Washington Post published a story about the Obama administration’s continued expansion of the drone war, the counterterrorism security apparatus, and the secretive “kill-list” of high-value assassination targets. The article is a shocking look at the extent to which the war on terror has profoundly eroded our civil liberties and inched us ever-closer to a state of perpetual war. Read More »
#NC lawmaker equates Islamic prayer w/ terror http://t.co/G9sp1NeLC1 @mostrolenk @aaiusa h/t @ozzyformayor
about 8 hours, 22 minutes ago.
Latest poll to be released Friday finds Americans are divided on continuing aid to #Egypt: http://t.co/1spZM1m9d2
about 11 hours, 2 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 11 hours, 6 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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