Jim Zogby · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Washington Watch: What Israel, Hamas, and the US Should Have Known

Looking at the unfolding horror in Gaza, I am reminded of two important lessons that should have been heeded by Hamas, Israel, and the US.   What Israel, Hamas, and the US Should Have Known  Washington Watch October 16, 2023 Dr. James J. Zogby © President Arab American Institute …

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October 10, 2023 at 1:28 PM

"Horrifying to Watch" - Washington Watch: No Lessons Learned

It has been horrifying to watch this most recent iteration of wanton violence in the Israeli-Palestinian arena. But it should not have been unexpected. What can also now be expected is that the horrific murders carried out by Hamas on day one will be more than matched by Israel as it proceeds to u…

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October 6, 2023 at 3:01 PM

still asking you

    Friend, As I made clear to administration officials and members of Congress, our concerns about Israel's admission to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program are not about Israel. Our concerns are about whether our president will protect the rights of Arab American citize…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 10:42 PM

Friend, they need to hear from you

    Dear Friend,  Since Wednesday's decision by the Biden administration to allow Israel into the Visa Waiver Program, I have been angry. I know you are too. Since reports circulated earlier this year of the Memorandum of Understanding, we feared this decision may …

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 4:59 PM

UPDATE: Speakers include Sen. Van Hollen - AAI Town Hall on Israel Visa Waiver Program TODAY (9/28) at 5:30pm ET

    Friend, I wanted to send you a quick update on today’s town hall meeting on the violation of the rights of Arab Americans by Israel’s entry into the Visa Waiver Program. First, I’m delighted to share we will be joined by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). His lea…

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September 27, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Town Hall: Violating Our Rights - Israel's Entry into Visa Waiver

    Dear Friend,  I have heard from so many of you who are just as outraged as I am on the Biden administration's decision to allow Israel into the Visa Waiver Program. I'm hoping you can join us Tomorrow Thursday September 28th at 5:30pm ET for a special town hall…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 4:07 PM

, I'm angry

    Dear Friend,  Last night I received a call from a high-level Biden Administration official to give me a "heads up." They said, "I know you're disappointed." I replied, "I'm not disappointed. I'm insulted and angry." Angry because, flashing through my mind, were…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 6:24 PM

I wanted you to see this - hope you can join today's webinar

I wanted you to see this article on the newly released census data. I hope you can join us today at 4pm for our webinar with leading experts to discuss its importance.     Dear Friend,   I wanted you to see this article on the newly released census data. I hope you…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The Census Bureau released new data on Arab Americans, join me 9/26 to discuss

I wanted to share the below press release with you, and invite you to join me on a webinar with leading experts next Tuesday, September 26th at 4pm to discuss the deep importance of the census data released today.     Dear Friend,   I wanted to share the below pre…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

August 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Today we remember the victims of the Beirut blast

Today, on the three-year anniversary of the Beirut blast, we remember the 218 to 240 victims, over 7,000 injured, the thousands of families whose lives have changed forever, and the millions of Lebanese people that are calling for a government that holds the perpetrators accountable.  …

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

August 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Three Years Later: Remembering the Beirut Blast

Three years ago this week, a massive explosion in the Port of Beirut killed hundreds, wounded thousands, and forced hundreds of thousands to flee their destroyed homes and devastated neighborhoods.     -  Three years ago this week, a massive explosion in the Port o…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

July 24, 2023 at 1:57 PM

Washington Watch: For Arab Americans, Blue is Not Blue

News last week that the US and Israel were about to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) advancing Israel’s entry into the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) shouldn’t have caught us by surprise. Please find this week's column below on the announcement around the U.S. Visa Waiver i…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 2:08 PM

My speech at the UNSC

On Tuesday I was invited to brief the United Nations Security Council at a Special Session on the Middle East and the Palestinian Question.     Dear Friend, On Tuesday I was invited to brief the United Nations Security Council at a Special Session on the Middle East…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Tomorrow Rep. Jackson and I discuss Israel's entry into the Visa Waiver Program

Tomorrow on Coffee and a Column, I will be joined by Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), who will speak about his recent letter calling on the Biden administration to pause Israel's entry into the US Visa Waiver Program until Israel meets compliance with the statutory requirements for full recipro…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 2:01 PM

TODAY at 2pm ET: How Arab Americans Will Vote in 2024

Today on Coffee and a Column, I discuss the latest poll commissioned by AAI to understand how Arab Americans see themselves, their issues of concern, and how they may vote Arab in 2024.     Dear Friend,   Today on Coffee and a Column, I discuss the latest poll commi…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Washington Watch: How Arab Americans Will Vote in 2024

Twenty years ago, in the lead-up to the 2004 elections, the Arab American Institute (AAI) hosted a Democratic presidential forum that was attended by the eight major candidates who were running that year. How Arab Americans Will Vote in 2024  Washington Watch May 30, 2023 Dr. Jam…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 5:14 PM

celebrating last hours of Arab American Heritage Month

    Friend, It's pouring rain in DC but my day is lit up by the joy you made possible this Arab American Heritage Month. In the spirit of continuing the celebration through this final day of Arab American Heritage Month, I want to recap some highlights.  For the fi…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 3:22 PM

must do by MIDNIGHT FW: MENA category at stake

    Dear Friend, I'm reaching out to you one last time because this is it. You have until midnight tonight to make yourself heard on one of the most important deadlines for Arab Americans for generations to come. What am I talking about? I am asking you to submit a…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Join Congresswoman Tlaib and the Arab America Foundation on April 26th to Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

I thought you may be interested in this Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration event hosted by our friends at the Arab America Foudation happening Wednesday April 26th from 5:30-9:30pm ET in Arlington, Virginia.     Dear Friend,   I thought you may be intereste…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 1:30 PM

TODAY at 2pm ET: Rev. Jackson's Role in Arab American Empowerment

Today on Coffee and a Column, I discuss the key role Rev. Jackson and his 1984 & 1988 Presidential Campaigns played in empowering Arab Americans in politics.     Dear Friend,   I invite you to join us today at 2pm ET for Coffee and a Column to discuss the key ro…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM

TODAY at 2pmET: Let's Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month!

Please join me today for a special edition of Coffee and a Column, where we will celebrate Arab American Heritage Month and discuss the importance of the formal proclamation by the Biden Administration and the decades long push to make it happen.     Dear Friend,   …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 4:26 PM

2 quick things incl ->FW: INVITE: White House Briefing for the Arab American Community: Update to the Federal Race and Ethnicity Data Standards

    Friend, Just a quick email with two things to do TODAY. First, just this morning, the OMB announced they have extended the comment period for feedback on revising the race and ethnicity standards—the new deadline for submitting a comment in support of a MENA ca…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 4:10 PM

BREAKING - Arab American Heritage Month is official!

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Arab American Heritage Month.     Dear Friend, Tomorrow marks the beginning of Arab American Heritage Month. While I know we have celebrated at our schools, at work and among family and friends, in a historic first, President Biden j…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM

TOMORROW at 4:30pmET: Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour

Please join us Tomorrow Thursday March 30th at 4:30pm ET for an exclusive virtual screening of Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour.       -  Please join us Tomorrow Thursday March 30th at 4:30pm ET for an exclusive virtual screening of Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour. R…

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March 27, 2023 at 7:12 PM

EXCLUSIVE Virtual Screening of Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour

I want to personally invite you to an exclusive virtual screening of the film Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour, we will be hosting thisThursday March 30th at 4:30pm ET.       -  I want to personally invite you to an exclusive virtual screening of the film Enough! …

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour Film

I want to personally invite you to a virtual viewing of the film Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour, we will be hosting next week Thursday March 30th at 5pm ET.       -  I want to personally invite you to a virtual viewing of the film Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour …

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  Suher Adi · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Friend I'm back! FW: We need you NOW to help us get data on Arab Americans

    Friend, I know it’s been a while since you’ve seen this email in your inbox, however I am so excited to share that I am back to ensuring that our community is represented in federal data and on the decennial Census! For those of you who may not know me, from 2…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 12, 2023 at 5:37 PM

We need you NOW to help us get data on Arab Americans

I hope you are enjoying your Sunday, but I had to reach out today.     Dear Friend, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday, but I had to reach out today because we are just 30 days out from one of the most important deadlines for Arab Americans for generations to come.…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 8:18 PM

can you make The Lebanon Conversation tomorrow?

I'm hoping you will be part of our new discussion series, "The Lebanon Conversation". The first one is tomorrow Thursday March 9 at 5pm ET.      -  I'm hoping you will be part of our new discussion series, "The Lebanon Conversation". The first one is hapenning Tomo…

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March 6, 2023 at 3:10 PM

March 9th at 5pm ET: The Lebanon Conversation

I invite you to join our new discussion series, The Lebanon Conversation, for our inaugural talk happening next week Thursday March 9th from 5pm to 6pm ET.     -  I invite you to join our new discussion series, The Lebanon Conversation, for our inaugural talk happ…

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February 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Friend - join me today at 2pm ET - 2 MPs discuss forcing Lebanon's Parliament to Act

Today on Coffee and a Column, I will be joined by journalist and filmaker Daizy Gedeon and Lebanese Members of Parliament Najat Saliba and Melhem Khalaf.     -  I invite you to please join me for a very special conversation with Lebanese Members of Parliament, Naja…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 10:20 PM

Friend - I want u in this convo - 2 MPs discuss forcing Lebanon's Parliament to Act

This week's Coffee and a Column, I will be joined by journalist and filmaker Daizy Gedeon and Lebanese Members of Parliament Najat Saliba and Melhem Khalaf.     -  I invite you to join a very special conversation with Lebanese Members of Parliament, Najat Saliba an…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 4:25 PM

Friend, here's the deal

Friend,  Good news! For the last two days of 2022, a generous donor is doubling ANY DONATION you make. Your dollar becomes two for AAI to fight for Palestinian human rights, for voting rights, and against hate.  The only catch? We need you to act before midnight on, December 31! If you give between…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 3:07 PM

Friend, reupping

    Dear Friend, This is a long email. I know that. But, I am hoping you will take another look at it as we approach the New Year. Year three of COVID and so many of you have gone back to a new normal, yet the situation is anything but. Thankfully, our small, comm…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

December 24, 2022 at 6:56 PM

Friend, just thinking about how aspiration changes reality

    Dear Friend, As we all pause to reflect this holiday season, I've been thinking a lot about the aspirational Christmas of today and the reality of that very first Christmas. Doing so, I cannot help but draw on the connections between the reality of your support…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 7:31 PM

it's so much

    Dear Friend, Year three of COVID and so many of you have gone back to a new normal, yet the situation is anything but. Thankfully, our small, committed staff continues to outperform the times. As we all grapple with the aftereffects of a dangerous, anti-democra…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 10:57 PM

Friend, this is it - pls see

    Friend, If everyone receiving this email gives just $1.75 we'd reach our #GivingTuesday goal! WE ARE SO CLOSE and we have a few hours left to do it!! With your help, I know we will make it!! And what does our goal mean to you? It means AAI can continue the fig…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 6:36 PM

Friend, still thinking it over?

    Friend, If you're watching your inbox #GivingTuesday can feel overwhelming. For us, it's overhwhelming with gratitude. So many worthwhile causes are reaching out AND RECEIVING support. It makes me grateful and that feeling extends to you! I'm so grateful for yo…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Friend, NOT shopping just asking

    Friend, #GivingTuesday is here and you are the reason we're so excited! I know you're as passionate about civil rights, voting rights, Palestine, Lebanon, and fighting hate crime and bigotry as we are. That is why we hope you'll consider supporting AAI today.  …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Friend, I know you may be thinking about this

    Friend, I know you may have already seen this, but I wanted to let you know how much your support means. It literally ensures that our community's concerns are heard. Fighting for civil rights, voting rights, for Palestine, and against bigotry and hate. I know …

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Friend, we need to do this together

    Friend, It's Cyber Monday but today, like every day AAI is working to empower Arab Americans and ensure our community's concerns are heard. Fighting for civil rights, voting rights, for Palestine, and against bigotry and hate. That's what you believe in and tha…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 11:18 PM

doubling up

    Dear Friend, Your support of the Arab American Institute advances Arab American political empowerment every day! As you look to the holidays, your generosity will DOUBLE because an Arab American donor who shares your values has agreed to match your support, dol…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 10:49 PM

after last night a brief word

Friend, It’s the day after the election. At times it felt like whiplash so let me share a quick note on what we were able to achieve and where we are today. Of course, all of this is only possible because of your support. Thank you!   For nearly three decades, ou…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 3:22 PM

I need your input !!NOW!! FW: your QUICK! turn around needed - re: Israel & Visa Waiver program

    Dear Friend, Yesterday, time was of the essence. Today it's even more critical because the media is watching. Sources say that the DHS admits to what we all know to be true - Israel does not treat Americans equally and therefore does not qualify for the U.S. Vi…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

October 17, 2022 at 9:27 PM

your QUICK! turn around needed - re: Israel & Visa Waiver program

    Dear Friend, I need you to take action on this before Wednesday, Oct. 19, at noon ET. It's that important.  You know that Israel wants to be included in the U.S. Visa Waiver program. We have opposed this change for decades because for any country to join the U…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

October 12, 2022 at 2:50 PM

Join me & Stephen Walt TODAY at 2pm ET

This week Stephen Walt joins me for Coffee and a Column. We'll discuss the the consequences Ukraine will face if and when Russia's war ends.     Dear Friend, Today, I invite you to join a very special conversation with Stephen Walt, Professor of International Relati…

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  James J Zogby · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Israel discriminates against Arab Americans, another 1st-hand account

Join me Wednesday at 2pm to discuss Dear Friend, I know your schedule is tough, which means you may be unable to join me on Wednesday, but this conversation is really important and I want to make sure you have the opportunity to be there if you can. This week on Coffee and a Column I will discuss …

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Friend- you did it! 57 Members support U.S. investigation for Shireen Abu Akleh

    Dear Friend, You made the difference. In just 48 hours you, and countless others like you, spoke out in favor of justice for Shireen Abu Akel. The result? One-fourth of House Democrats responded and agreed with you - on the record! Shireen Abu Akel was an Ameri…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 7:54 PM

Friend, one call for Shireen Abu Akleh and justice

    Dear Friend, I know you are as furious as I am about the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh and the propaganda deployed to distract from the circumstances of her shooting. But there is something you can do right now to support justice for this Palestinian American jo…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 8:22 PM

meet Fadel Adib & celebrate #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth

    Friend, As Arab American Heritage Month draws to a close, I want to take this last chance to acknowledge the incredible events that have taken place across the country this month celebrating our people and culture, as well as the inspiring work of Arab American…

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