Washington Watch Articles From 2004
ARABS WANT REFORM, BUT NOT US HELP
Before the Bush Administration pushes ahead with plans to promote reform in the Arab world, attention should be given to the results of our latest Arab American Institute/Zogby International (AAI/ZI) poll.
ARAB AMERICANS IN ELECTION 2004
This was an historic election and Arab Americans responded to its challenges.
AFTER THE DEBATE: THE RACE BEGINS
The Presidential debate season began last week with John Kerry winning the first round
CANARIES IN THE COAL MINE
Arab Americans are John Kerry’s “canaries in the coal mine.” In days gone by, coalminers brought canaries into the mines in which they were working.
THREATS TO US-SAUDI TIES
Spokesman Adel al Jubair held a widely covered press conference detailing a multi-pronged Saudi offensive against the terrorist threat.
HOW ARAB AMERICANS WILL VOTE IN 2004
With the U.S. presidential elections now underway, a new poll shows President George W. Bush losing substantial support among Arab American voters.
TWO NATIONS
The notion that Americans are a deeply divided polity is not a new one. Much has been written about the United States’ long history of racial and regional divisions, or the periodic and temporary flare-ups that have occurred between native-born Americans and “suspect” ethnic immigrants.
ARAB AMERICAN INVOLVEMENT IN 2004
Arab Americans enter the 2004 election cycle prepared, as never before, to make a difference. The community is now engaged on almost every level of the political process and is ready to reap the benefits of more than 20 years of political growth.