“The primary objective of the ADC-RI Media Research Project is to research, track, and document anti-Arab and Islamophobic bias in the media, public discourse, and from public officials. This tracking project will serve as a resource tool which will highlight the prevalence of bias and bigotry. The project will expose xenophobia and hatred that target minorities in the U.S., particularly Arab and Muslim Americans.
The project will also celebrate achievements of Arabs and Muslims from around the world.”
Rep. Ruwa Romman (D-Dist. 97) is the only Palestinian-American in the Georgia General Assembly.
Rep. Esther Panitch (D-Dist. 51) is the only Jewish-American in the Georgia General Assembly.
Both have family in the conflicting Middle East. Both say something must be done, but they have very differing opinions on what that “something” should be.
