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Armineh Safarian Chelebian for California State Assembly
A watchful eye and protector Los Angeles, CA, September 25, 2008 – Armineh Chelebian, a successful accountant with deep roots in San Fernando Valley’s cultural and business communities, is the Republican nominee for California’s 40th
Iranian American ‘Citizen Congressman’
Shahinfar Loses Election but Vows to Continue Working on Behalf of the People of New York Albany, NY, September 10, 2008 – Darius Shahinfar lost his bid to become the Democratic nominee last Tuesday in
Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi a Leader who can get the Job Done
September 9, 2008, San Francisco, CA – “There will come a day when Ross is the chief executive of the City and County of San Francisco.” These were the words of Supervisor Aaron Peskin at
Indian Americans Fuel Madia’s Fundraising Success
September 4, 2008 – Minnesota congressional candidate Ashwin Madia, whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from India, has received an outpouring of financial support from Indian Americans around the country. It’s a community that long
PAAIA Reminds Iranian Americans to Vote in Sept. 9th Primaries
Washington, D.C., September 5, 2008 – This Tuesday voters in a number of states, including New York, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia, will go to the polls and vote in their state primary. While
Queen Rania’s YouTube Project
March 30, 2008, Queen Rania of Jordan posted a video on YouTube which was aimed at challenging stereotypes of people from the Middle East. The dialogue continued until August 12, 2008 (International Youth Day). According
Momentum Builds for Amini Campaign
Momentum Builds for Amini Campaign Seattle, WA, August 6, 2008 – With less then two weeks to go before the primary election, Susan Amini’s candidacy for Superior Court Judge continues to gain momentum with a
Safai Launches Campaign for San Francisco Board of Supervisors
San Francisco, CA, August 6, 2008 – With over 200 friends and supporters in attendance, Ahsha Safai formally kicked off his much-anticipated campaign for San Francisco‘s Board of Supervisors on July 20, 2008. A
Seattle Post Endorses Susan Amini for Superior Court Judge
Seattle, WA, August 6, 2008 – With less then two weeks to go before the primary election, Susan Amini’s candidacy for Superior Court Judge continues to gain momentum with a new endorsement from the Seattle
PAAIA Supports the U.S. Government Considering Establishing an Interest Section in Iran
Washington, D.C. July 17, 2008 – In recent weeks, the media have reported that the U.S. government is considering establishing a United States Interest Section in Iran. An interest section would be responsible for protecting
Teacher’s Workshop on Iran
Teacher’s Workshop on Iran A Successful PAAIA Initiative in Educating American Educators From July 8 to 11th, PAAIA sponsored the Summer Teachers Workshop, an annual event organized by the World Affairs Councils of America. Each
Senator McCain’s Iran Joke Raises Concern
Washington, D.C-July 10, 2008 – At a campaign event on July 8, Republican presidential candidate Senator McCain reacted to a question referring to an increase in U.S. cigarette exports to Iran during the Bush administration
Florida Imposes Restrictions on Businesses Booking Travel to Iran
Washington, D.C. July 8, 2008 – On June 23, 2008, Florida’s governor signed into law SB 1310, which imposes severe restrictions on travel agents and others selling trips to any nation that appears on the
Eleventh Annual Zarathushti Games
Eleventh Zarathusti Games held in San Diego On July 2, 2008 roughly 600 athletes gathered on the campus of the University of San Diego to take part in the 11th Zarathushti Games. What makes this gathering unique
PAAIA Organizing Support for Darius Shahinfar’s Candidacy for U.S. Congress
PAAIA Organizing Support for Darius Shahinfar’s Candidacy for U.S. Congress Darius Shahinfar, an Iranian American, announced his candidacy for New York’s 21st Congressional District on March 9, 2008. Mr. Shahinfar is one of five Democratic