National Bank of Washington building (center) and four structures to the left reverted to the Cafesjian Foundation. PQLiving.com

Hirair Hovnanian continues to block Genocide memorial & museum in DC

Assembly leader's delay tactics are detrimental to Armenian Americans' interests.

Entrance into a building that is part of the future memorial and museum site but is currently occupied by AAA headquarters.

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.

Earthquake damage at the Varak monastery: collapsed porch. Ara Sarafian

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.

French MP Valerie Boyer has been under police protection due to threats against her. Courtesy image

As France tightens the noose, Turkey reacts with outrageous words and deeds

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.

French Genocide bill revives Armenian debate in Turkey

Published: Friday January 06, 2012

Muriel Mirak-Weissbach notes that even irrespective of its merits the recent passage of genocide denial legislation in France has helped revive Turkish debate on the Armenian issue.

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.