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Under Ross Mirkarimi, Lowest Jail Population in San Francisco History
June 4, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Under Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, San Francisco jails are almost half empty. According to the city sheriff’s department, the average daily prisoner population has decreased since 2009, when that figure
Woven Words and Painted Pictures: The Persian Book in India
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 12:00PM – 1:00PM Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, African Middle Eastern Reading Room, LJ-220 10 First Street, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003 Make sure not to miss this amazing lecture
PAAIA Releases 2014 National Survey of Iranian Americans
Iranian Americans strongly support establishing U.S. Interests Section in Iran and facilitating greater understanding between the peoples of Iran and the United States May 27, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans
Cyrus Habib Named One of Top 40 Under 40 Rising Political Stars
May 27, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Washington State Representative Cyrus Habib was recently named one of the top 40 under 40 rising political stars by the Washington Post. “It’s not hard to see Habib quickly
Iranian American Organizations Contact Bank of America Regarding Suspensions of Iranian Accounts
May 23, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), along with several other Iranian American organizations, sent a letter to Bank of America in response to recent reports of
Congressional Roundup
Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.
PAAIA Opens OGHAB Internship Program
May 19, 2014, Washington, D.C. – PAAIA has once again opened applications for its Opportunities for Growth, High Achievement, and Betterment (OGHAB) internship program. This summer internship program allows young Iranian Americans in a variety
When Ink and Color Meet: The Art of Painting in the Shahnameh
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:00PM – 1:00PM Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, African Middle Eastern Reading Room, LJ-220 10 First Street, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003 Make sure not to miss this amazing lecture
PAAIA Releases Report on Iranian American Immigration and Assimilation
May 14, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) today released a report, “Iranian Americans: Immigration and Assimilation.” The report is the first in a series of three reports that
Pardis for Children Fundraising Gala – Wednesday June 11, 2014
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Meet Lily Gilani: Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives
May 9, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Lily Gilani, CEO and co-founder of BuzzCounsel.com, is running to represent California’s 33rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Click here to view Lily Gilani’s first campaign TV advertisement. District 33
Congressional Roundup
Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.
Congressional Round Up
Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.
Coalition of Organizations Contacts Yahoo Regarding Limited Access in Iran
May 2, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), along with a coalition of other organizations, contacted Yahoo! regarding changes that would make access to its services more difficult for
Coming Soon: PAAIA’s 2014 Survey of Iranian Americans
April 25, 2014, Washington, D.C. – In striving to become an accurate source of information about the Iranian American community, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), through George Mason University, has once again