Better Language Interpretation Crucial for New Social Security Commissioner
 

Better Language Interpretation Crucial for New Social Security Commissioner

New America Media, Commentary, Paul Nathanson, Posted: May 22, 2013

As the president considers appointing a new Social Security head, a new report calls for major changes, including stronger language interpreter requirements.

 

Q&A: Why Guantanamo Hunger Strike Could Be the Last

 

New America Media, Question & Answer, Sandy Close, Posted: May 06, 2013

Ahmed Rachidi, a native of Morocco who has been a British resident since 1985, was held in Guantanamo from March 2002 to May 2007.

 

Young American Muslims Coming of Age Post 9/11

 

PRI's The World, News Feature, Nina Porzucki, Posted: May 05, 2013

Young Muslim Americans embrace their identity as Islamophobia grows.

 

Side Effects -- The Humanitarian Consequences of Iran Sanctions

 

New America Media, Commentary, Maziar Shirazi, Posted: Apr 27, 2013

US sanctions on Iran, aimed at pressuring the government in Tehran, are in fact creating a shortage of much needed medical supplies for ordinary Iranians.

 

With Memories of War, A Young Iraqi Settles Into America

 

New America Media, First Person, Suzan Al Shammari, Posted: Apr 26, 2013

In 2010, 16-year-old Suzan Al Shammari arrived in Los Angeles after years fleeing violence with her family in Iraq and later in Egypt.

 

Arab American Women Struggle While Aging in a New World

 

New America Media/Arab American News, News Analysis, Mohamad Ozeir , Posted: Apr 22, 2013

Arab traditions contribute to isolating older Arab Americans, especially women, who often remain invisible and unheard in their communities.

 

Arab American Elders Facing the Rest of Their Lives Alone

 

New America Media/Arab American News, News Feature, Mohamad Ozeir , Posted: Apr 21, 2013

Arab American traditions clash with elders’ needs, as aging becomes more pressing issue and services fall short, leaving many seniors to live and die alone.

Boston Explosion: Please Don't Be Arabs or Muslims

 

Al Jazeera, News Report, Posted: Apr 16, 2013

Monday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon finish line were senseless acts of violence, but a reminder of the fear, guilt and anxiety Arabs and Muslims feel after any modern-day terrorist attack, writes Khaled A Beydoun in an editorial for Al Jazeera English.

 

Mich. Journalism Hall of Fame to Induct Arab Am. Publisher

 

Arab American News, News Report, Natasha Dado, Posted: Apr 09, 2013

Arab American News Publisher Osama Siblani will be inducted into the Mich. journalism hall of fame later this month.

 

Negotiating With Assad -- The Only Way to Save Syria

 

New America Media, Op-ed, Ghassan Michel Rubeiz, Posted: Apr 05, 2013

Negotiation between the opposition and the Assad government is the only way to stop the bloodshed, argues the commentator.

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