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PAAIA Interviews Iranian American Filmmaker and Screenwriter Sara Zandieh
Washington, DC – Sara Zandieh, an Iranian American filmmaker and screenwriter based in LA, recently spoke with PAAIA about her latest feature film Simple Wedding, the challenges of filmmaking, her inspiration for her work, and the
PAAIA Provides Grants to Iranian Students
Since late 2017, the value of the Iranian Rial has dropped over 75%. This has severely impacted Iranian students studying in the United States, forcing many to drop out and return to Iran without a
Iranian American Women Make History
Washington, DC – PAAIA congratulates Anna Eskamani, Anna Kaplan, Zahra Karinshak, and Sam Hamadani for making history in the 2018 midterm elections. Of the five Iranian American candidates endorsed by IAPAC, PAAIA’s connected political action
Second Round of Iran Sanctions Looming
Washington, DC – On November 5th, the second and final snap back of Iran nuclear-related sanctions will take effect, reinstating U.S. sanctions that were lifted under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known
Iranian American Women Making Their Mark on the 2018 Midterm Elections
Washington, DC – The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the registered bipartisan connected political action committee of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), proudly supports five Iranian American women who are leading impressive
PAAIA’s 2018 Fall Retreat was a Success!
PAAIA’s IA-100 Retreat in San Diego last month was well-received by the members who were able to attend. The retreat offered a variety of informative and thought-provoking panels as well as the opportunity to network
Iranian American Organizations Strongly Condemn Attack on Pittsburgh Synagogue
For Immediate Release: Contact: Morad Ghorban Phone: (202) 828-8370 Email: morad@paaia.org “In the aftermath of the heinous attack on the worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, three leading Iranian American organizations IABA,
PAAIA Releases Congressional Scorecard for 115th Congress
For Immediate Release: Contact: Morad Ghorban Email: morad@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 PAAIA’s Congressional Scorecards rate votes, sponsorships, and statements by members of Congress that affect the Iranian American community. Published biennially, the primary purpose of the
PAAIA Requests Meeting with Sen. Graham After DNA Comment
Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) sent a letter to Senator Lindsey Graham requesting a meeting and urging him to refrain from broad generalizations about the Iranian people. The letter
PAAIA Condemns Senator Graham’s Discriminatory Remarks
Washington, DC – Appearing on Fox & Friends on Tuesday, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) made offensive comments when he joked that if he took a DNA test, it would probably show that he was “Iranian” and “that’d be, like, terrible.” The
PAAIA Releases 2018 National Public Opinion Survey of Iranian Americans
For Immediate Release: Contact: Morad Ghorban Morad@PAAIA.org (202) 828-8370 Poll shows concerns over discrimination and the direction of U.S. Policy towards Iran Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) released the findings
PAAIA Supports Senate Bill Introduced to Prevent Unconstitutional War with Iran
Washington, DC – Yesterday, legislation was introduced in the Senate that aims to prohibit the use of any funding for an attack against Iran that is not authorized by Congress. The Prevention of Unconstitutional War With
IAPAC Endorses Anna Kaplan, Iranian American Set to Flip the New York State Senate
Washington, DC-The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans proudly announces its support for Anna Kaplan for New York State Senate. Anna Monahemi Kaplan is an active community member, mother,
Meet Shireen Ghorbani, Rising Candidate for Utah 2nd Congressional District
Washington, DC – Today the Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of PAAIA, proudly announced its endorsement of Democratic nominee Shireen Ghorbani for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District Race. If elected, Shireen would be the first
Meet Alex Soltany, PAAIA’s Fall CHIP Fellow
PAAIA congratulates our newest Akbar Ghahary Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) Fellow, Alex Soltany. Alex Soltany, a native of McLean, Virginia, recently graduated cum laude from Davidson College in May 2018 as a John Montgomery