This Norooz, Wishing Iranians (Access to) a Healthy New Year
In the spirit of Norooz, Iranian Americans urge Congressional Representatives to sign Rep. Jim Moran’s (D-VA) letter, to ensure sanctions stop impacting Iranians’ access to critical medicine.
Obama Norooz promise a good step, more needed to ensure U.S. not part of “Electronic Curtain”
Yesterday, President Obama released his Norooz message, which has now become an annual White House tradition marking the Iranian New Year. Thankfully, these messages have actually come with some real substance. In his 2010 message, Obama promised to increase opportunities for young Iranians to study at American universities, and he followed through by implementing a new […]
Open Letter to Congressmen Miller and Posey on their refusal to wish the Iranian people a Happy Norooz
Cross posted from the Huffington Post Last week, Congress took the unprecedented step to recognize the Iranian New Year, Norooz. The House passed resolution H.Res.267, sponsored by Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA) and wished the Iranian-American community, as well as the Iranian people, a happy New Year. The resolution was as uncontroversial as could be – […]
President Obama’s Norooz Message
Today, I want to extend my best wishes to all who are celebrating Nowruz in the United States and around the world. On this New Year’s celebration, friends and family have a unique opportunity to reflect on the year gone by; to celebrate their time together; and to share in their hopes for the future. […]
Updated: Senate to Introduce Norooz Resolution Today
4/19/10 2pm Update: The Norooz Resolution was introduced this morning. With your help, we have garnered the support of Senators Boxer (D-CA), Webb (D-VA), McCain (R-AZ), Kaufman (D-DE), Merkley (D-OR), Burris (D-IL), Lieberman (I-CT), Levin (D-MI), Brown (D-OH), Byrd (D-WV), Klobuchar (D-MN), Lautenberg (D-NJ), and Hatch (R-UT). You can read the Senate Resolution here. Let’s get […]
Yeah, not so much…. Nice try though.
The Supreme Leader on Sunday called for Iranians to shun Chaharshanbeh Souri, deeming it “void of religious roots and cause of great harm and corruption.” Chaharshanbeh Souri takes place on the eve of the last Wednesday of the year (tomorrow night), preceding Norooz and Saleh Tahveel (the Spring Equinox marking the New Year). More from Radio Zamaneh […]
Stephen Colbert decries the commercialization of Norooz!
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