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2010 Census Campaign Update

Posted on Friday February 26, 2010

Out of the Snow, Into Immigration: What's New at AAI

Posted on Thursday February 18, 2010

AAI Update

Posted on Wednesday February 3, 2010

AAI’s 25th Anniversary Auction is live and ready to accept your bids. Visit www.aaiusa.org to see photos and descriptions of our 25 items, including:
Two round-trip business class tickets on Etihad Airways, a necklace from world-renowned designer Azza Fahmy, pottery and embroidery from Palestine, a painting by Syrian master Hadi Toron, a one-week stay in Cruzy (Southern France) and so much more!

PROFILING - AAI briefs Hill, Zogby on "Situation Room"

Posted on Wednesday January 13, 2010

On January 11, 2010 the Arab American Institute held a briefing on Capitol Hill entitled, “Targeting Needles, or Adding More Hay?: Airport Profiling, ‘Countries of Interest’, and American Security”, where three experts, moderated by AAI President Dr. James Zogby, discussed the new Transportation Security Agency (TSA) screening regulations and the impact of these policies on aviation safety, affected travelers, and overall national security. The experts agree: “profiling doesn’t work.”

Catch up on the news from AAI

Posted on Thursday January 7, 2010

The holidays are over, and AAI is gearing up for a busy 2010. Get caught up on all the issues and events, so Arab Americans can hit the ground running:

  • Did you know that AAI tracks Arab American candidates in the upcoming races?
  • Be sure to visit the Arab American Action Agenda for the information and tools you need to advocate for change on critical issues in foreign and domestic policy
  • Be a part of the Arab American Complete Count initiative for the 2010 Census by filling out your form—learn why it is important
  • The e-Digests offer a weekly update on what’s going on — on the Hill and around the country. Keep up with resolutions being discussed on the House floor, catch up with Arab Americans on the Move, and take action through our effective, online advocacy tools
  • Watch “Viewpoint with James Zogby” online if you missed the live show on Thursdays.

2010 is the Arab American Institute’s 25th anniversary. Let’s make this the year to remember.

Job Forum at the White House, PATRIOT Act: The Time is Now

Posted on Thursday December 3, 2009

Senators to Holder: DECLASSIFY!

Posted on Wednesday November 18, 2009

PATRIOT Act Mashup, Goldstone Good Guys: AAI Digest

Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2009

Goldstone Report - who did the right thing? AAI Digest

Posted on Wednesday November 4, 2009

There was one surprising element of yesterday’s House resolution on the Goldstone Report: how many Representatives actually dissented.

Some of our Members actually did their homework, and they deserve our thanks and support:

Nays: Baird • Baldwin • Blumenauer • Boustany • Capps • Carson (IN) • Clarke • Clay • Davis (KY) • Dingell • Doggett • Edwards (MD) • Ellison • Filner • Grijalva • Hinchey • Johnson, E. B. • Kilpatrick • Kucinich • Lee (CA) • Lynch • McCollum • McDermott • McGovern • Miller • George • Moran (VA) • Olver • Pastor (AZ) v Paul • Price (NC) • Rahall • Snyder • Stark • Waters • Watt • Woolsey



For a list of those who voted “Present”, plus comprehensive resources on this issue, click through to read more.

Two weeks to reform Patriot Act. Can we do it? YES WE CAN!

Posted on Thursday October 29, 2009

Tina Tchen, General Jones to speak at Leadership Summit -- AAI Digest

Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2009

Leadership Summit, 25th Anniversary, and more

Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2009

Your action needed on Patriot Act; State writes back - AAI Digest

Posted on Wednesday October 7, 2009

JUSTICE vs PATRIOT Acts: Sunset showdown?

Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2009

All Together now: PEACE! AAI Digest

Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2009

AAI Digest: September 16, 2009

Posted on Monday September 21, 2009

How has the current economic crisis affected you and your family?

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform wants to know.

Next Wednesday, September 23rd, AAI will present testimony to the House committee about the impact of the downturn on Arab Americans. The hearing focuses on several communities and how they have been affected by home foreclosures, job loss and access to credit.

CLICK HERE TO SEND US your stories so that they can be included in AAI's testimony.

Don't waste this important opportunity to tell Congress how the recession is affecting Arab American families and businesses across the country.

WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Email Kyle Haley at khaley@aaiusa.org no later than COB Thursday September 17, or call Omar Baddar, Community Relations manager, at (202) 429-9210, ext 13.

AAI Digest: September 9, 2009

Posted on Wednesday September 9, 2009

AAI Digest: August 26, 2009

Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2009

Ethnic profiling and harassment of U.S. citizens has to stop!

Posted on Thursday August 20, 2009

AAI Digest, August 12, 2008: Lebanon, Visa scams, and Helen Thomas

Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2009

AAI Digest: August 5, 2009

Posted on Wednesday August 5, 2009

AAI Digest: July 29, 2009

Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2009

AAI News and Views: July 22, 2009

Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2009