Netanyahu Creates a Big New Government to Do Nothing But Survive
Benjamin Netanyahu, ever the master maneuverer, has done it again. Just moments before the Israeli Parliament was to ratify the call for new elections, the Kadima Party announced that it had completed negotiations with the Prime Minister and would join the government producing Israel's largest governing coalition in history...
2012 Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala
On April 18, more than 500 Arab Americans from across the country gathered at the Renaissance Hotel for the 2012 Kahlil Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” Awards Gala, hosted by the Arab American Institute Foundation (AAIF).
Poll: Arab Attitudes Toward Syria
AAI has released the findings of its latest Poll: Arab Attitudes Toward the Syrian Revolt and the Assad Government. Across the Arab world, a remarkable consensus has emerged in support of demonstrators opposing the Syrian government...
Countdown
Countdown is AAI’s weekly take on what’s happening and what’s being said by the candidates, officials, and pundits—here in DC and around the country.
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Wednesday May 16, 2012
What Comes First: Media Impact or Influence?
By Mehrunisa Qayyum
This region’s media environment underwent huge improvements in 2011, but it remained the worst-performing part of the world. For every Egypt moving forward in media freedom, there’s a Bahrain or two moving backward and neutralizing the progress. Read More »
Tuesday May 15, 2012
Take Action: Investigate Unconstitutional Racial Profiling
The tide is finally turning against racial profiling and Islamophobia, but it won’t happen without your help. Read More »
Tuesday May 15, 2012
DC International Human Rights Film Festival This Week
From May 14th – 17th, the American Islamic Congress will once again host the DC International Human Rights Film Festival to show and discuss films on pressing social and civic issues from around the globe. Read More »
Monday May 14, 2012
“Adeela” - An American Story
The most effective way to dispel misconceptions, break down barriers and expose injustices facing any community or group of people is to tell individual, real life stories - stories of sacrifice, hardship and triumph. And that is precisely what a young group of filmmakers are trying to do with their new and inspiring film, “Adeela.” Read More »
What Comes First: #Media Impact or Influence? discussed on @aaiusa blog #Arab American Institute http://t.co/CiGquFfO @ramahkudaimi @ramisms
about 42 minutes ago.
#Assad gives interview to Russian channel, warns other countries that "sow chaos" in #Syria could suffer same fate: http://t.co/0m0whyNt
about 1 hour, 18 minutes ago.
Have truer words ever been spoken? “What’s important is the policy, not the tourism" -- http://t.co/y7LTODbT #Countdown #Israel #Romney
about 1 hour, 41 minutes ago.
Be Part of the Change!
From the desk of Dr. Zogby
Netanyahu Creates a Big New Government to Do Nothing But Survive
Benjamin Netanyahu, ever the master maneuverer, has done it again. Just moments before the Israeli Parliament was to ratify the call for new elections, the Kadima Party announced that it had completed negotiations with the Prime Minister and would join the government producing Israel's largest governing coalition in history (including 94 of 120 Members of the Knesset). The announcement sent shockwaves throughout the region and here in the US. Speculation was rife about what this sudden move might mean. Read More »
Viewpoint with James Zogby: Barbara Slavin, Ron Kampeas, Shane D’Aprile
Barbara Slavin, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and correspondent for Al-Monitor; Ron Kampeas, Washington Bureau Chief for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA), Shane D'Aprile, editor of Campaigns & Elections. Read More »
2009 Homeland Security Testimony
The subcommittee's meeting today to explore whether there are risk factors or preincident indicators of terrorist activity identified by intelligence and law enforcement organizations to enable them in thwarting attacks while preserving -- let me repeat that -- preserving individuals' right to privacy and civil liberties. Read More »
Upcoming Events
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May 26 2012
Annual Tunisian American Celebration Day - Ibn Khaldun Award 2012
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May 31 2012
RAWI Fourth National Conference
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Jun 21 2012
ADC National Convention
