September 10, 2015 By Taniel Koushakjian (@Taniel_Shant) AAANews Blog On Sunday, September 6, the New York Times Editorial Board wrote a rebuke of three countries in the world whose governments have intimidated, beaten, prosecuted, and imprisoned journalists all in an effort to silence the freedom of the press. In addition to Egypt, Turkey and Azerbaijan were rightfully called out for their anti-democratic trends. “On Tuesday, in Azerbaijan, an award-winning investigative jou

By Taniel Koushakjian (@Taniel_Shant) AAANews Blog Earlier this month, the White House announced that it would finally release the Armenian Orphan Rug, also known as the Coolidge Rug, for public display, a decision welcomed by the Armenian Assembly of America and several Members of Congress. The White House Visitor Center will display the Armenian Orphan Rug from November 18-23  as part of an exhibition entitled “Thank you to the United States: Three Gifts to Presidents in Gr