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PAAIA Celebrates Earth Day with Mahyar Sorour, Climate Justice Advocate
Happy Earth Day! Today is a day which honors and stands up for the protection of our planet’s environment. On this day, we recognize that climate change is a real crisis affecting all of humanity,
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IAPAC Proudly Endorses Shervin Aazami for Congress
Washington, DC – The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), today announces its endorsement of Shervin Aazami for Congress. Shervin Aazami (D-CA) is
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IAPAC Proudly Endorses Stephanie Bice for Congress
Washington, DC – The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), today proudly announces its endorsement of Stephanie Bice for re-election to Congress. Congresswoman
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PAAIA and Coalition Partners Encourage Biden to Record Nowruz Greeting
For Immediate Release Contact: Aman Ardalan Email: aman@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), together with the Iranian American Bar Association and PARS Equality Center, sent a letter to President Biden on March 11th
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PAAIA Statement on Senator Jim Risch Comment on Iranian Population
For Immediate Release Contact: Aman Ardalan Email: aman@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) issued the following statement in response to comments made by Senator Jim Risch, who is the Ranking Member of
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PAAIA Releases 2021 Annual Report
PAAIA’s 2021 Annual Report highlights the significant work the organization undertook in 2021 to advocate for and civically organize Iranian Americans.
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IAPAC Proudly Endorses Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson for Santa Cruz County Supervisor
IAPAC announces endorsement of Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson for Santa Cruz, CA County Supervisor
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PAAIA Announces Spring 2022 Capitol Hill Internship Program Fellows
PAAIA congratulates our newest Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) recipients: Leila Pearson and Daniel Khoshkepazi!
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CHIP Alumni Hanna Ahmaripour Shares Her Capitol Hill Experience
Hanna Ahmaripour interned with Senator Blumenthal during Fall 2021. She is a graduate student at American University where she pursues a Master’s degree in Public Administration & Policy.
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CHIP Alumni Daniel Khoshkepazi Reflects on Capitol Hill Experience
Daniel Khoshkepazi interned with Senator Chris Van Hollen during Fall 2021. He also serves as the President of the Student Government Association at the University of Baltimore.
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PAAIA Statement on Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection
PAAIA condemns any attempt to undermine our nation’s democratic process and the will of the American people
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PAAIA Announces the Civic Leadership Program, Significant Investment in Iranian American Youth Leadership
Civic Leadership Program is a new initiative which invests in youth leadership programs with the goal of creating a more engaged and empowered Iranian American community.
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PAAIA Announces Support for Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Dec. 7, 2021 – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, announced its support for the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act, a legislation
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PAAIA Accepting Applications for Spring 2022 Capitol Hill Internship Program
PAAIA is now accepting applications for the Spring 2022 Capitol Hill Internship Program! Deadline to apply is December 15th.
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Election Update: PAAIA Celebrates Victorious Iranian American Candidates
PAAIA congratulates Liliana Bakhtiari, Amir Farokhi, and Ramin Fatehi on a victorious Election Day!