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April 24: D.C. Scene-Setter
Approaching April 24, there are a number of old and also a few new factors likely to influence how the White House will address the Armenian Genocide in the annual statement that we anticipate […]
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U.S. Immigration Policies and the Armenian Community
Special for the Armenian Weekly Can the Executive Order that bans travelers from certain Muslim countries to enter U.S. affect the Armenian community? Many Armenians come from Middle Eastern countries and we can already […]
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What are we Promising?
Special for the Armenian Weekly My daughters are downstairs, discussing the different ways to say “promise” in Armenian—one is saying “khostoom” while the other says “ookht” and what ensues is the sweetest argument in […]
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An Endless March: Stories of the Armenian Genocide and the Quest for Recognition
Special for the Armenian Weekly Spinning skirts float in the air. Chiffon veils sway overhead. Slippered feet glide across the floor. The melancholic melody of “Offering,” by Ara Dinkjian, flows through my ears as […]
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2017, Social Media, and ‘The Promise’
Special for the Armenian Weekly There is nothing particularly brave about a social media post. Sometimes you come across opinions, sometimes you share something you like, but most times, you just scroll past it. […]
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Some People Hear Thunder: A Musical of Coincidence or Fate
By Gerson H. Smoger Special for the Armenian Weekly A musical taking place during the Armenian Genocide? Who would write that? Can it possibly be entertaining enough that non-Armenian audiences would want to see it? […]
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Murad’s Story
“When you suddenly grow sad, Think of the songs and the people you love; Think of pleasantries, joyous events, And think of the friends you love. Remember that the good have always been numerous, And […]
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Elections in Armenia: ‘A New Beginning,’ but Highway Robbery Prevents ‘a Just Armenia’
Special for the Armenian Weekly The Parliamentary Elections are now over. The results are clear, and four parties and blocs have been elected into the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia (Parliament). These […]
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Bedrosyan: What’s Next for Turkey?
The April 16 referendum in Turkey—to revise the constitution and grant expanded powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan—passed by a slim margin, as 51.3 percent of voters said “Yes” amid claims of significant illegal voting […]
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Op-Ed: It is Time for the United States to Properly Recognize the Armenian Genocide
Rep. Dave Trott (R-Mich.) Pens Op-ed Urging U.S. to ‘Stand with the Armenian People’ Special for the Armenian Weekly I have the honor of representing the most ethnically diverse congressional district in Michigan and […]