Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 9:01 PM

meet Reem Kasis and celebrate #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth

    Friend,   As we work through an extraordinary time together, where challenges are seemingly coming at the Arab American community from every direction, I take pride knowing that Arab Americans are making a difference. Every action you take matters, whether it f…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Our next chapter

    Friend,   When I co-founded the Arab American Institute just over thirty-five years ago, we had the mission of empowering Arab Americans to engage in civic and political life. Our community was facing political exclusion – from being called the “Arab problem” i…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM

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Dear Friend, The bloodshed in Syria has lasted ten years. This week, I wrote about how what started as a protest movement spun out of control, and what needs to be done to protect the Syrian people. And, in case you missed it, here's a link to this week's article, "Syria's Decade…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 3:19 PM

Reminder & Updated Link: Coffee and a Column with Jim

Register for Coffee and a Column today at 2pm ET. Don't forget to register for Coffee and a Column today at 2pm ET.  It's going to be a special conversation and I hope you can join me. Also, for those of you who couldn't access my column, you can find it here. -Jim   Dear Friend, …

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM

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Dear Friend, This week, I will be joined by Jerusalem-based author, Nathan Thrall. We'll discuss his recent article in the New York Review of Books, "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama," about how a Palestinian father's tragedy was compounded by the daily indignities and obstacles …

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 3:00 PM

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Dear Friend, Israelis are going the polls for the fourth time in two years. This week, I wrote about how the only thing at stake is whether or not Netanyahu will stay in power. Everything else, including the occupation and the second-class status of the Palestinian citizens of Is…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, President Biden campaigned on promises to repair the damage done by the previous administration. However, ignoring Palestinian human rights has remained consistent across several decades. This week, I wrote about how the Biden Administratio…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, Last week, House Speaker Pelosi announced that she would like a commission to investigate the Capitol insurrection, with a focus on the security breakdowns that occurred on January 6th. This week, I wrote about how the commission should be …

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Join me for the Inaugural Eileen Patricia McMahon Zogby Irish Lecture

Friend, Please join me tomorrow (2/18) at 3pm ET for the inaugural Eileen Patricia McMahon Zogby Irish Lecture, "A Genius for Politics? Irish Immigrants and the Battle to Expand American Democracy, 1830-60." As many of you know, Eileen had a passion for justice a…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, While the Senate did not vote to convict Donald Trump of inciting the insurrection of January 6th, the trial still served an important purpose.  This week, I wrote about how the second Senate trial of Donald Trump ensured that the damage he…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 4:02 PM

SPECIAL Coffee & a Column on WEDNESDAY with Palestinian Human Rights Advocate Issa Amro

  Dear Friend, In the months we have been gathering weekly for Coffee & a Column, I have welcomed our substantive conversations each week. I’ve also been thinking about how to expand our community and it is with that in mind that I am excited to share…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

February 2, 2021 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, President Biden recently appointed several Arab Americans to key posts within the administration, with very little media attention. This week, I wrote about how, for decades, Arab Americans tapped to serve in government posts would be chall…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

January 26, 2021 at 4:01 PM

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  Dear Friend, Throughout the pandemic, Israeli propagandists have held the country up as a model for containing the virus and quickly vaccinating its population. What they’ve ignored is Israel’s responsibility under international law to provide vaccines …

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, It's about time we recognize that the conflicts raging across the Middle East and North Africa are connected - it’s like a regional world war. Instead of failing at dealing with each conflict, one at a time, this week, I wrote about what th…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

January 12, 2021 at 4:01 PM

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  Dear Friend, This week, I wrote about the multiple layers of responsibility for last week’s storming the Capitol and how we can’t move forward until we address those who incited and enabled it and the root causes that led to this tragedy. And, in case y…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, This week, I reflect on the past two decades of US policy in the Middle East and public opinion in the region to see what can be done in the upcoming decade to move the region forward. And, in case you missed it, here's a link to my most re…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 11:18 PM

Friend, I don't want you to miss this opportunity

Friend, With your support, the Arab American Institute is advancing Arab American political empowerment every day. As we begin a new year together this means continuing the fight for Palestinian rights, accurate Census data, voting rights, civil liberties, and co…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 4:29 PM

[email protected]

Friend, With your support, the Arab American Institute is advancing Arab American political empowerment every day. As we begin a new year together this means continuing the fight for Palestinian rights, accurate Census data, voting rights, civil liberties, and co…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 4:02 PM

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  Dear Friend, I would have liked to believe that the Biden win and a vaccine would be the silver bullets putting an end to our political divide and the pandemic. It won’t be so easy since the impact of these two plagues will be with us for awhile.  This …

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 7:20 PM

Friend, are you still considering

  Friend, In a normal time, this year’s events, especially the 2020 Census and general election, would have kept our small, committed AAI staff busy. And they did, for sure. But, as you all know, 2020 proved to be challenging for many reasons – including dramatic policy changes t…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

December 24, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Friend,, sharing my MSNBC Christmas Eve segment on Palestine

  Friend, I know you care as much about Palestinian rights as I do so I'm sharing my MSNBC segment regarding Palestine, COVID, and Christmas. Let me know what you think. Click here to watch or on the image below. -Jim  Arab American Institute Foundation1600 K Street, NW, Suite …

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, This week, I'll be joined by former Mayor of Bethlehem Vera Baboun. We'll discuss the current difficulties Bethlehem faces and the response, or lack thereof, from the West. And, in case you missed it, here's a link to my most recent column,…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Friend, are you in?

  Friend, In a normal time, this year’s events, especially the 2020 Census and general election, would have kept our small, committed AAI staff busy. And they did, for sure. But, as you all know, 2020 proved to be challenging for many reasons – including dramatic policy changes t…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, This week, I'll discuss the last decade of my polling of Arab and Iranian public opinion. It’s especially important that President-Elect Biden take these opinions into account when planning to reenter the JCPOA - the P5+1 nuclear deal with …

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Join me Wednesday at 2pm ET for Coffee and a Column with a Special Guest

  Dear Friend, This week, I'll be joined by Peter Beinart, Contributing Opinion Writer at the New York Times and Editor-at-Large at Jewish Currents, to discuss my latest column on the myriad of ways Palestinians and advocates for Palestinian rights are si…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, This week we’ll discuss how the recent moves taken by the Trump Administration and the Netanyahu Government are designed to make it harder for President-Elect Biden to resolve the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. And, in case you missed it, he…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 2:04 PM

Today

  I hope you and your family had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving. As promised, I am reaching out on this global day of generosity called #GivingTuesday to ask for your support.   And, as we all face the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, I am reminded that Arab Americans ha…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 6:41 PM

Real quick

  You may have missed my earlier email but I want to share some little (ok, BIG) things I’ve been thinking about since Election Day, especially as we head into Thanksgiving.  AAI, powered by supporters just like you, has done so much to stand up for democracy, civil rights, and …

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, This week we’ll discuss how the Trump Administration is undermining the Biden transition team, and how it's creating even deeper divisions in the country.  And, in case you missed it, here's a link to my most recent column, "A Rough and Roc…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Hey

  I want to share some little (ok, BIG) things I’ve been thinking about since Election Day.  AAI, powered by supporters just like you, has done so much to stand up for democracy, civil rights, and civil liberties over the last few years. Your support meant that so many Arab Amer…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, This week we’ll discuss the findings of AAI's latest poll on Arab American views toward Middle East-related issues.  And, in case you missed it, here's a link to my most recent column, "Arab American Attitudes Toward Their Heritage and the …

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  AAI · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Arab American Comedy Fest - Get Your Laughs Online! Nov 13-14

Need a laugh?! Who doesn't! Well the good news is the 17th Annual NY Arab American Comedy Festival is back this weekend and it’s 100% online. Need a laugh?! The 17th Annual NY Arab American Comedy Festival is back this weekend and it’s 100% online featuring an amazing line up of comedians from acr…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM

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  Dear Friend, This week we’ll discuss what’s clear from last week’s election: Joe Biden won; Trumpism isn’t going away; and it’s going to stay ugly in Washington.  And, in case you missed it, here's a link to my most recent column, "These Things Are Clea…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Join me TODAY at 2pm ET for Coffee and a Column

  Dear Friend, Tomorrow, I'll be joined by John Zogby and Maya Berry for a special post-election edition of Coffee and a Column. We'll be providing analysis, updates about this cycle's Election Protection efforts and field updates from Arab American commu…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 5:02 PM

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  Dear Friend, Tomorrow, I'll be joined by John Zogby and Maya Berry for a special post-election edition of Coffee and a Column. We'll be providing analysis, updates about this cycle's Election Protection efforts and field updates from Arab American commu…

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  Yalla Vote · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Resources to protect the vote

Bilingual resources on voting rights, what to do in case of voter intimidation, and who to call with questions or issues voting. Tomorrow is November 3— Election Day. For many voters, it is not a question of whether they will encounter challenges at the polls, but which ones. To …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Poll: Arab Americans turning out! You can help by combating Election Day disinformation.

More than 80% of Arab American voters, folks just like you, plan to vote! To help you in making a plan to vote, I’ve clipped tips on combating Election Day disinformation. With four days to go until November 3, I want to share resources to help you plan your vote if you haven’t …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 12:55 PM

Your Donation DOUBLES!! Support AAI's Yalla Vote Campaign Now

A generous donor has stepped forward to MATCH any money raised for AAI’s #YallaVote campaign between now and November 3. This means your donation will be doubled!! Friend, Our community is at its strongest when we turn out and vote! In these final days leading up …

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 3:01 PM

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  Dear Friend, Instead of talking about this week's column, I'd like to share the results of our Arab American Vote 2020 poll. Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, a new poll from the Arab American Institute shows Arab American voters can have a signi…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 6:01 PM

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  Dear Friend, Anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies didn't begin with the Trump Administration. Policies that have discriminated against Arab and Muslim Americans have a century-long history. That's the topic of this week's column. And, in case you missed i…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 1:03 PM

“Democracy isn’t the objective.” We disagree.

Protecting our democracy is key to our mission of promoting the full participation of Arab Americans in civic and political life, so we have something to say.  Friend, If you missed it, there has been a lot of talk about democracy lately. That it is “on the ballot…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Final Deadline for the 2020 Census

Friend, Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, the 2020 Census will now conclude on October 15th at 11:59PM Hawaii time (October 16th, 5:59AM Eastern Daylight Time). It is critical each and every Arab American respond to the 2020 Census before the deadline …

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 4:29 PM

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  Dear Friend, The recent accords signed by Israel, Bahrain, and the UAE aren’t the end of the Palestinian cause despite what’s being written by some overly hopeful Israeli and overly deflated Palestinian commentators.  That's the topic of this week's col…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 8:06 PM

Oct. 8th is National Arab American Voter Day!

Friends,    For over two decades the Arab American Institute has led #YallaVote, an integrated voter engagement program that works year-round to inform, register, and organize the nearly 3.7 million Arab Americans across the country.  This election season we have seen even more c…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 3:03 PM

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  Dear Friend, This election will largely be about Donald Trump and how voters feel about him - pro and con. That's the topic of this week's column. And, in case you missed it, please read this week's full article, "This Election is About One Thing." Plea…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 3, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Share Your YallaVote! pride with virtual backgrounds

Display community pride and remind others to #YallaVote! with these virtual backgrounds. As we all continue to practice social distancing, we're sharing these #YallaVote virtual backgrounds so you can display your community pride and remind others to #YallaVote! In response to the pandemic, the…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Join me on Twitter tonight for the 1st Presidential debate

  Hi Friend, Tonight is the first Presidential debate of the 2020 General Election. Democratic Nominee Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald J. Trump are set debate tonight in Cleveland, Ohio. The debate will be live broadcast on major networks an…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 3:01 PM

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  Dear Friend, I hope you are well. This week, I wrote my Washington Watch column on how the version of American history the President wants taught in schools doesn't convey the full story of the roles played by slavery, genocide, and imperial conquest in…

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  Jim Zogby (@jjz1600) · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 3:02 PM

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  Dear Friend, I hope you are well. This week, I wrote my Washington Watch column on my memories of the impact 9/11 had on Arab and Muslim Americans and why we should never forget the fear and pain caused by the backlash. Please register here to receive t…

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  Arab American Institute Foundation · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 12:38 PM

Today is National Voter Registration Day. October is Election Month.

Friend, Today is National Voter Registration Day. October is Election Month. November 3rd is Election Day. We stand at a moment in history unlike any other.     2020 has brought its fair share of challenges – from a global pandemic and increased violence to seein…

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