The protocols are the most recent obstacle in our century-long quest for truth, justice, and security for the Armenian nation. For, let there be no mistake, Turkey’s denial of the truth of the Armenian Genocide represents, at its heart, the obstruction of both the justice that is deserved and the long-term security that is required [...]

"Our grassroots always stood firm – confident in our strength, secure in our solidarity, and unbowed in the face of the forces that seek our surrender."
As Armenians, we’re in trying times.
But we’ve faced hardship before. Far worse, of course, and we’ve always come through.
At times like this, it’s sometimes worth asking why. Why is it [...]

Listed below are 12 of the more common rhetorical devices being used by those seeking to overcome the growing grassroots opposition to the Turkey-Armenia Protocols.
 
1)  “How dare you!”
 
This approach, very often seen in undemocratic settings, seeks to silence criticism because it represents an inappropriate challenge to those in authority.  This is somewhat akin to an [...]

David Krikorian’s fundraising deadline is just days away.
On June 30, the Krikorian campaign will report how much he’s raised to face U.S. Representative Jean Schmidt, the genocide-denying darling of the Turkish lobby.
Armenian American financial support this week will show David’s financial strength, help keep others out of this southern Ohio Democratic primary, and leverage the [...]

This April, Turkey’s leaders succeeded in preventing President Barack Obama from honoring his promise to recognize the Armenian Genocide on the false premise that Ankara would normalize its relations with Armenia, but only if the U.S. president broke this high-profile human rights pledge.
A classic example of bait and switch.
First the bait: In the weeks leading [...]

Three words that mean a lot: Power. Respect. Influence.
You deserve them.
Armenia needs them.
But they don’t come free.
Especially in Washington, D.C.
Some, like Turkey, just buy their power, or—more accurately—rent it in the form of high-priced hired guns, like Bob Livingston and Dick Gephardt, influence peddlers who have racked up tens of millions of dollars in lobbying [...]

I wanted to share with you a thought about a tendency I’ve seen in corners of the Armenian American community and to invite you to share your comments.
There is, you may have noticed, resistance among some Armenian Americans to organizing with others toward shared goals. This likely exists for a variety of reasons, some cultural, [...]