Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 22, 2024 at 2:58 PM

you have today Re: u r needed!!!! less than 24 hrs to act for UNRWA funding

    A quick update for you on where we are. The House of Representatives is debating the funding package that contains the ban on UNRWA funding RIGHT NOW. If the bill does not pass, you can expect 1) another continuing resolution, or 2) a partial government shutdo…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 10:50 PM

101036636 u r needed!!!! less than 24 hrs to act for UNRWA funding

    Friend, Your help is needed once again to stop an inhumane ban on funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).  The final six appropriation bills have been rolled into one massive $1.2 trillion funding package and it is expected to be voted …

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  Jennifer Salan · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 10:16 PM

what we have been doing this week at AAI

    Dear Friend, During his State of the Union, President Biden called for a six-week ceasefire while offering no comments on curbing or conditioning U.S. funding of the Israeli military despite the ongoing genocide. And instead of demanding Israel open crossings f…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

March 4, 2024 at 8:09 PM

another action you can take for Palestinians & UNRWA - need w/in 48hrs

    Friend, It is hard to believe we are asking you to take this action, but here we are. In the middle of the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, the Biden Administration “paused” funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). …

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  Jennifer Salan · [email protected]

March 4, 2024 at 2:52 AM

it's late but I wanted to get this to you - This week at AAI

    Dear Friend, It’s been a couple of weeks, and you are getting this late on a Sunday night—but it has been a lot.   On Tuesday, more than 100,000 Michiganders of conscience voted 'Uncommitted' in their Democratic primary and sent President Biden a clear message …

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

February 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM

TODAY at 2pm ET: Analysis of the Uncommitted Victory in Michigan

Today on Coffee and a Column, I will be joined again by Abbas Alawieh, who is leading the 'Uncommitted' campaign for the Democratic ticket in Michigan. He’ll report on & we’ll discuss the results of Tuesday’s Michigan primary election.     Dear Friend,   Today …

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

February 27, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Join me tomorrow for Coffee and a Column

This week on Coffee and a Column, I will be joined again by Abbas Alawieh, who is leading the 'Uncommitted' campaign for the Democratic ticket in Michigan. He’ll report on & we’ll discuss the results of Tuesday’s Michigan primary election.     Dear Friend,   Th…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 4:07 PM

TODAY at 2pm ET: Andy Levin and the Uncommitted Campaign in Michigan

Today on Coffee and a Column I will be joined by former Congressman Andy Levin and Abbas Alawieh, who is leading the 'Uncommitted' campaign for the Democratic ticket in Michigan. We will discuss the campaign, the threats posed by pro-Israel groups like AIPAC in our democracy, and the increas…

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  Jennifer Salan · [email protected]

February 16, 2024 at 10:51 PM

this week at AAI

    Dear Friend, For months, we have covered how the overwhelming majority of Americans want a ceasefire in Gaza. The American people are calling on our government to use its unconditional support and billions in military assistance to stop the genocide in Gaza. Th…

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  Jennifer Salan · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 5:43 PM

1 day away - Philly to White House - Pilgrimage for Peace

February 14 - 21Stop GenocideJoin a diverse group of activists, artists, and faith leaders calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, a halt of weapons funding for Israel, and unfettered humanitarian access to Gaza.Hi Friend, Tomorrow, beginning on Valentine's Day, February 14, through Wednesday, February 21,…

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  Jennifer Salan · [email protected]

February 2, 2024 at 9:23 PM

this week at AAI

    Dear Friend, I want you to know we're still here with you in this fight. As we move forward, our community is being attacked and shut out in multiple different ways. But we know it's not stopping you and it's not stopping us.  This week, the Nation published Ji…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

January 26, 2024 at 7:28 PM

need your locals for #CeasefireNow

    Dear Friend,  Two weeks ago, AAI joined Rainbow PUSH and a dozen other national organizations in Chicago to convene an Emergency Summit for Gaza. One of the summit focal points was the call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. There, we learned that the Chicago…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 5:17 PM

sharing from our MLK weekend Emergency Summit for Gaza

    Dear Friend,  Like you, I, and all of us at AAI, have been devastated by the unfolding genocide taking place in Gaza and by the acquiescence of our own government to the crimes being committed by Israel against a trapped Palestinian population. Last weekend, to…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM

even now, let’s find time to talk about this

    Dear Friend, Having just spent MLK weekend co-convening an Emergency Summit for Gaza together with the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, I am feeling even more inspired to act with even more urgency. Given the unfolding genocide in Gaza, an incredible group of people cam…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

January 8, 2024 at 7:58 PM

4 DAYS to the Gaza summit in Chicago!

  Friend, We are four days away from the Emergency Summit on Gaza in Chicago, convened by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, AAI, and others. Because I know how important Gaza is to you, I invite you to join us on Friday, January 12, and Saturday, January 13 in person o…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

January 5, 2024 at 3:32 PM

ONE week to the Gaza summit in Chicago!

    Friend, We are one week away from the Emergency Summit on Gaza in Chicago, convened by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, AAI, and others. Because I know how important Gaza is to you, I invite you to join us next week at the summit on Friday, January 1…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 3:56 PM

I really wanted you to see this . It's long, but shares a lot.

    Dear Friend, We're nearing the end of the year and there is so much I want to share with you. A piece of me, and I know a piece of you, has been lost.   Alongside you, AAI is bearing witness to and speaking out about what most of our elected officials and media…

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Emergency Summit - join us in Chicago

    Dear Friend, I invite you to join Rev. Jesse Jackson and a number of peace and justice leaders at an Emergency Summit on Gaza, January 12-13 in person in Chicago or via Zoom. We have been mourning the thousands of innocent people dead, heartbroken for the mill…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 9:45 PM

UPDATE: Coffee and a Column w/ Rev. Munther Isaac from Bethlehem

I'm pleased to let you know that Reverend Munther Isaac will be joining us tomorrow for Coffee and a Column. Rev. Isaac was the pastor whose church at Christmas placed baby Jesus amongst the rubble in solidarity with the suffering people of Gaza.     Dear Friend,  …

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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

December 22, 2023 at 9:34 PM

here we are

    Dear Friend, A piece of me, and I know a piece of you, has been lost.   Alongside you, AAI is bearing witness to and speaking out about what most of our elected officials and media are ignoring. Palestinians are suffering genocide. While you and I, together wit…

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  Jennifer Salan · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 3:47 PM

need this now & last two weeks

    Friend, "I feel like I am running out of ways to describe the horrors hitting children here. I feel like I'm almost failing in my ability to convey the endless killing of children here." - James Elder, Spokesperson for UNICEF.  We no longer have the words to de…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Friend - emergency summit for Gaza

  Dear Friend, The struggle for Palestinian rights and an end to the violence isn’t new. Now, with a genocide happening before our very eyes, and 1.8 million Palestinians already displaced, it’s more urgent than ever. That’s why the Arab American Institute is joining Reverend Je…

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  Jennifer Salan · [email protected]

December 2, 2023 at 5:29 PM

this week - reaching out from AAI

    Dear Friend, I’m sure you are painfully aware of the return of Israel’s indiscriminate bombing of Gaza and the resulting loss of Palestinian life.     Horrified doesn’t go far enough to describe our feelings. As we have said from the beginning of the crisis, th…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 25, 2023 at 11:12 PM

I know it feels like we're not doing enough

    Dear Friend, I know the need in Gaza is so great that it's overwhelming. I know you are doing all you can.  This is when we at AAI would normally reach out to let you know that a generous supporter who shares your values is matching all donations to AAI through…

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  Jennifer Salan · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 8:27 PM

this week - reaching out from AAI

    Dear Friend, A week has passed, and we've crossed another horrific marker of more than 11,000 Palestinians killed. But looking at the victims just as a number doesn't allow those in power to think about the individuals. We know it, and so many of our allies kno…

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  Jennifer Salan · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 9:11 PM

another week - reaching out from AAI

    Dear Friend,  The news from Gaza and the West Bank grows more dire with each passing day. For more than a month, we have witnessed the heartbreaking Palestinian reality that the majority of our elected officials and media refuse to acknowledge. We are witnessin…

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  Jennifer Salan · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 7:18 PM

an update - reaching out from AAI

Already in the fourth week of Israel's assault on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, I know a part of you and every Arab American has been broken.     Dear Friend,  Already in the fourth week of Israel's assault on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, I kno…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 7:26 PM

it's beyond time for a cease-fire - Arab Americans and MAJORITY of Americans want one

    Dear Friend,  I want to share with you AAI’s recent poll, released yesterday, measuring Arab American attitudes during the latest breakout of violence in Palestine and Israel. I’m sharing key findings below, you can view the full findings in the report here. Th…

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  Maya Berry · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 11:43 PM

this moment

    Dear Friend,  I am hurting right now. I know you are too. There is no way to witness the carnage of Palestinian families murdered by indiscriminate bombings or the massacre of Israeli families in their homes without hurting. We all grieve the killing of innocen…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 3:54 PM

Voices of Palestinian Americans - SPECIAL 2PM ET Coffee & Column

    Dear Friend,  Today, we invite you to join a much broader audience for a special Coffee and Column conversation. We've reached out to media, civil society leaders, and Congress and asked them to hear, first hand, from Palestinian Americans impacted by this cris…

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  James Zogby · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Friend, I need you to do all you can

    Dear Friend,  We are all horrified by the loss of life we are watching unfold before our very eyes. This includes the Israeli civilians killed on October 7, 2023, and the brutal occupation and siege laid upon the Palestinian people that came before it and conti…

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  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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  Jim Zogby · [email protected]

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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  James Zogby · [email protected]

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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  James Zogby · [email protected]

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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