ADC Wisconsin - Archive of Activities 

September 13, 2003 - "The Arab American Experience in the Two Years Since 9/11", an op-ed piece written by member Ammar Askari is published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Read unedited version

September 11, 2003 - Op-ed piece, "U.S. must recognize loyalty of citizens of Arab descent," written by Gary Grass and member Ammar Askari is published in Madison, WI newspaper. Read text

September 9, 2003 - a delegation of members met with a group of editors and reporters from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in order to: 1) introduce our organization to MJS, 2) offer ADC-WI as a local contact and resource regarding Arab-American issues, and 3) discuss the MJS's coverage of issues of concern to our community.

August 3, 2003 - 3rd Annual ADC-Wisconsin picnic held at Lion's Park in New Berlin. View pictures here.

June 12, 2003 - Letter to editor "Wrong to let columnist use negative stereotypes" by member Yasir Sarsour published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Read Text

May 28, 2003 - Letter sent to Representative Sensenbrenner thanking him for his stance against extending the sunset date of the Patriot Act. Read Text

May 1, 2003 - Member Philip Swoboda's letter to the editor, concerning a protest against Daniel Pipes, published in the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel. Read Text

April 5, 2003 - Letter sent to ADC National encouraging more recognition and recruitment of non-Arab American members.

April 4 - ADC-Wisconsin chapter co-sponsors: "Attorney Lynne Stewart speaks in Milwaukee" the first lawyer targeted by John Ashcroft speaks about her case.

April 2 - ADC-WI co-sponsors: "The Palestine Truth Tour" International Solidarity Movement speakers talk about their solidarity work with Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

March 19 - Letter sent to Senator Feingold thanking him for his stance on civil liberties  Read Text

March 19 - As a guest on the local West Allis TV show "Eyes on the Issues", member Ammar Askari speaks on the impending war with Iraq.

March 8 - Member Sura Faraj's letter to the editor: "U.S. seen as aggressor, not as rescuer" published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Read Text

March 5 -  Member Ammar Askari speaks to the Libertarian Party of Milwaukee opposing the impending war with Iraq.

February 23 - Member Ammar Askari's op-ed piece "Attack would be a mistake" is published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Read Text

February 20 - ADC-WI co-sponsors: "Extremists & Fundamentalists: Are they defining Judaism, Christianity and Islam?" Three religious scholars speak on the state of religion today.

February 4 - Letter sent to Senator Feingold thanking him for opposing NSEERS program  Read Text