InternationalEditorial
Hirair Hovnanian continues to block Genocide memorial & museum in DC
Assembly leader's delay tactics are detrimental to Armenian Americans' interests.
Is the Armenian Assembly leadership part of the community or part of the problem?
The Cafesjian Family Foundation is ready to invite the community to join forces and move forward with the Armenian Genocide museum and memorial in Washington – and the Assembly’s leaders know this. So why squander time and money to obstruct progress? Why pay lawyers instead of paying builders?
AAA tactics show contempt for justice and Armenian Americans
Published: Friday March 25, 2011
Two months after it lost the court dispute over the proposed Armenian Genocide museum and memorial, the Armenian Assembly of America is seeking to delay and undermine the progress of the museum as well as the administration of justice.
Census 2010: Responsibility in Our Hands
Published: Wednesday March 24, 2010
The U.S. Census 2010 forms are arriving in the mail, and from now until the April 1 deadline, participation is important, required, easy, and safe.
Editor’s Diary: Turkish presidency’s Armenian history
Published: Friday March 19, 2010
For the past two days our group of nine - experts, commentators from U.S. - has shuttled from one end of Ankara to another for meeting after meeting. Eleven meetings in all far: six yesterday and five today - the latest with President Abdullah Gul.
Commentary
The Armenian Cardinal and his servant
Growing up Armenian Catholic in Boston Tom Vartabedian recalls memorable meetings with the Armenian Cardinal Gregoire-Pierre Agagianian, who almost became Pope.
A Time to Act: What will become of Varak Monastery after the recent earthquake in Van?
Ara Sarafian raises the alarm over the historic Armenian site near Lake Van that was damaged by the recent tremor and is now in danger of collapse.
As France tightens the noose, Turkey reacts with outrageous words and deeds
Published: Sunday January 22, 2012
Turkish leaders routinely proclaim that they are not afraid of facing their country’s past. Yet, the minute someone reminds them of the darkest chapters of their history, they panic and overreact, writes Harut Sassounian.
Azerbaijan and Obama suffer setbacks as Amb. Bryza’s service is cut short
Published: Saturday January 14, 2012
Both Matt Bryza and the Armenian American community will benefit from the Senate's refusal to confirm the U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan, argues Harut Sassounian.
Campaign 2012: a look through the Armenian-American lens
Published: Saturday January 07, 2012
Who is running, who is retiring and how it all might impact support for Armenian concerns, Taniel Koushakjian takes an in-depth look at this year's races for the White House and Congress.
Letters
Attorneys call for congressional hearing over Zarakolu arrest
The following letter from former City of Pasadena Mayor and attorney William Paparian, and attorney Vartkes Yeghiayan was distributed by the Center for Armenian Remembrance at http://www.centerar.org/.
Letters regarding Turkey's claim to ancient Greek statue
An article by Geoff Edgers about Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts’ acceding to Turkish demands, titled “MFA sends ‘Weary Herakles’ statue back to Turkey,” appeared in the Sept. 24, 2011 edition of the Boston Globe. The following two letters were submitted to the Boston Globe for publication and are published here with authors' permission.
ANCA's Aram Hamparian on "Presidential Study Directive on Mass Atrocities"
Published: Friday August 19, 2011
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian issued the following statement on the August 4, 2011 White House announcement of the "Presidential Study Directive on Mass Atrocities", which aims to create a framework to prevent mass atrocities and genocide.
Sen. Carl Levin commemorates Genocide
Published: Tuesday May 24, 2011
Clear Channel Corp. protested over ADL promotion
Published: Sunday May 22, 2011
Like many others, I am profoundly disappointed that Clear Channel Corp. is providing the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) with 100 free billboards across Massachusetts to promote the group’s so-called anti-bullying program.
