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PAAIA Celebrates Historic Election for Iranian Americans
For Immediate Release:Contact: Emily PappasEmail: epappas@cogent-strategies.comPhone: (231) 357-6330 Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization serving the interests of Iranian Americans, congratulates Oklahoma State Senator Stephanie Bice (R-OK),

PAAIA Condemns Discriminatory Attacks Against Iranian American Candidates
For Immediate Release:Contact: Emily PappasEmail: epappas@cogent-strategies.com Phone: (231) 357-6330 Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization serving the interests of Iranian Americans, today condemned disparaging and false social media posts directed at two Iranian American public officials,

National Public Opinion Survey of Iranian Americans Reveals Continued Concerns About Discrimination
For Immediate Release:Contact: Emily PorterEmail: emily@paaia.orgPhone: (202) 828-8370 The economy and foreign policy also top issues among survey respondents Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the

PAAIA Applauds Introduction of the Temporary Family Visitation Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Emily PappasEmail: epappas@cogent-strategies.comPhone: (231) 357-6330 TFVA will encourage family reunions through temporary and enforceable visits. Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests

PAAIA Warns New Sanctions Could Threaten Humanitarian Aid to Iran
For Immediate Release:Contact: Emily PorterEmail: Emily@paaia.orgPhone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, today reacted to reports that the Trump administration

PAAIA Calls on DHS to Reverse Proposed Rule to Limit Student Visas
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Emily PorterEmail: Emily@paaia.orgPhone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC– The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, today reacted to news that the U.S. Department

PAAIA Mourns Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Washington, DC – Following the news of the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) Executive Director, Leila Austin, made the following statement: “PAAIA, along with our

PAAIA Calls for Release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and Other Prisoners of Conscience Held in Iran
For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Porter Email: Emily@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, reacted to news that Iranian

PAAIA’s 2020 Summer CHIP Fellow Reflects on Internship
Washington, DC — For the past three months, I had the pleasure of interning in the office of Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07). As I prepared to begin my first (and hopefully last) virtual internship amidst

PAAIA Launches ‘IA Vote’ GOTV Campaign
Washington, DC — As the 2020 general election approaches, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is pleased to present its Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign known as Iranian Americans Vote or IA

PAAIA Welcomes U.S. House Passage of NO BAN Act, Advocates for U.S. Senate Vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Emily Porter Email: emily@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, welcomed the

PAAIA Applauds Bipartisan Amendments to Prevent Unauthorized War with Iran
For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Porter Email: Emily@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community,
PAAIA Applauds Reversal of Administration Mandate on International Students Attending U.S. Universities Online this Fall
For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Porter Email: Emily@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, today welcomed

PAAIA Applauds Members of Congress for Leading Efforts to Reverse ICE Order Against International Students
Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, today applauded members of Congress for sending letters to the administration that call on the federal

PAAIA Calls on Congress to Investigate ICE Mandate Forcing International Students to Leave the U.S.
For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Porter Email: Emily@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, today reacted to