James Zogby

James Zogby

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After receiving his PhD in Comparative Religions and Middle East Studies and then teaching for a number of years, Dr James Zogby began a career in politics. During the past five decades, he founded a number of Arab-American civil rights organisations, served in a leadership role in the Democratic Party and in five Democratic presidential campaigns, and received appointments from both presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. He also founded Zogby Research Services, which has conducted groundbreaking public opinion polling across the Middle East.
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An on-campus protest in support of Palestine at Georgetown University, Washington, this month. AFP
Silencing the Gaza protests at universities exposes a wider American problem

The steps being taken by various administrations show what has gone wrong with higher education in the country

September 16, 2024, 4:00 AM
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Las Vegas on August 23 and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in North Hampton, New Hampshire, on September 4. AFP
The simplest way for Kamala Harris to expand her lead over Donald Trump
September 09, 2024, 4:00 AM
It's high time US President Joe Biden stood up to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. AP
Biden showed courage to step aside for Harris. He can also stand up to Israel

Cutting off US arms supply to Israel would pave the way for his successor to move more towards peace in the region

September 02, 2024, 4:00 AM
Pro Palestinian protesters, on the eve of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. EPA
Palestine didn't get much at the DNC but there were wins nonetheless
August 25, 2024, 1:00 PM
Among the many topics to be discussed at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Palestine is notable by its absence. Bloomberg
Why are the Democrats not talking about Gaza?

Progressives will meet before the DNC and challenge the party to confront the elephant in the room – its unquestioning support for Israel's war

August 16, 2024, 7:00 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a joint meeting of the US Congress last month. AP
Who really is to blame for the Middle East conflict?
August 05, 2024, 2:00 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington. Reuters
Netanyahu's speech in the US Congress points to a divided electorate

Republicans may have turned out in full force but not every corner of Washington supports Israel's goals

July 29, 2024, 2:00 PM
US Vice President Kamala Harris has all but clinched the nomination to lead the Democratic Party in this year's presidential election. EPA
Even as Biden makes way for Harris, the US election is business as usual

Trump retains his iron grip over the Republicans, the two parties are fighting over the same issues, and gun violence is still a problem

July 24, 2024, 7:00 AM
The US has seen mass protests in support of Palestine since the start of the Gaza war. AFP
Do the Democrats have the courage to really commit to Palestinian rights?

It is long past time for this to become a mainstream issue in liberal America

July 17, 2024, 7:00 AM
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on a White House balcony with first lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff during an Independence Day celebration in Washington, on July 4. Reuters
Democrats insist on protecting Biden but there is another way

Instead of facing the problem of his decline, the White House and the party have doubled down on denial

July 09, 2024, 2:00 PM
Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) concedes during his Primary Election Night Watch Party in Yonkers, New York,, June 25. Reuters
A loss in the Democratic primary is a win for Israel that may not go Biden's way

Jamaal Bowman was defeated in the Democratic primary but support for Palestinian rights continues to grow

July 04, 2024, 7:00 AM
Protesters take to the streets to call on the Israeli cabinet to sign a hostage deal in Tel Aviv this month. EPA
Was Biden's peace meant to be this confusing?

If it is Biden's word against Netanyahu's, what exactly were the terms of the ceasefire deal to end the war?

June 24, 2024, 2:00 PM
Women of South Vietnam at the 39th "Immigrants Parade - International Cultures Celebration" in New York City, on June 8. AFP
Let's not forget what made America great - immigration

The US wouldn't be what it is without refugees and immigrants having brought their unique cultures to the country and built a strong and diverse society

June 18, 2024, 7:00 AM
Arab Americans voting. Getty Images
Will it be Biden or Trump? What polls can teach us about Arab-American voters

The biggest reason for Biden’s ratings boils down to one word: Gaza

June 11, 2024, 7:00 AM
A makeshift camp for displaced Palestinians in Tel Al Sultan, Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on May 30. AFP
Israel’s apology for bombing Rafah was not only half-hearted but backhanded too

Netanyahu said there was a tragic mishap and they were investigating the incident. A bombing at an encampment the very next day only highlighted the insincerity of those words

June 03, 2024, 2:00 PM