Founded in 1985, the Arab American Institute is a non-profit, membership organization and advocacy group based in Washington D.C. that focuses on the issues and interests of Arab-Americans nationwide.
James Zogby, brother of pollster
John Zogby, is founder and president of the AAI.The organization seeks to increase the visibility of Arab-American involvement and candidates in the American political system. They issue "Action Alerts" to their members much like the
Anti-defamation League when issues of particular concern arise. According to their website they encourage their members to contact members of congress and they develop policy initiatives much in the manner of a
think tank.
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