Sassounian Column
Harut Sassounian is an Armenian-American writer, public activist and publisher of The California Courier which is known for Sassounian's weekly opinion column.
October 30, 2012 
ANCA HONORS SENATE MAJORITY LEADER FOR CHAMPIONING ARMENIAN CAUSES
The Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region, honored Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on October 28 with the organization’s highest and most prestigious "Freedom Award." Regrettably, Sen. Reid could…››October 23, 2012
NEITHER OBAMA NOR ROMNEY DESERVE ARMENIAN-AMERICANS’ VOTES
During my recent trip to Armenia, journalists repeatedly asked which US presidential candidate I supported in the November 6 elections. My answer was clear and unequivocal: I supported neither Pres.…››October 17, 2012
RIVAL CONGRESSMEN AGREE ON ARTSAKH'S INDEPENDENCE, AID TO SYRIAN ARMENIANS
In this third and final article on the debate organized by the Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region, Congressmen Howard Berman and Brad Sherman answered questions from panelists Harut…››October 10, 2012
TWO CONGRESSMEN BATTLE OVER ARMENIAN-AMERICAN VOTES
This is the second part of the debate between two Democratic Congressmen, Howard Berman and Brad Sherman, held at the Ferrahian Schools Avedissian Hall in Encino, California, on Sept. 29. The debate was organized by the Armenian…››October 03, 2012
TWO L.A. AREA CONGRESSMEN IN HEATED DEBATE OVER ARMENIAN ISSUES
Cong. Howard Berman and Cong. Brad Sherman, both serving on the powerful Foreign Affairs Committee, are forced to run against each other in the November 6 elections, because of redistricting.…››September 25, 2012
AZERI AND TURKISH-AMERICAN GROUPS DENIGRATE US-ARMENIAN EXECUTIVE
Four Azeri and Turkish-American organizations launched a coordinated anti-Armenian campaign last week, attacking the integrity of Mark Hoplamazian, Chief Executive Officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, in order to intimidate him…››September 18, 2012
ANTI-AMERICAN PROTESTS TRIGGERED BY BAD MOVIE OR BAD POLICY?
An amateurish US film mocking the Prophet Muhammad and denigrating Islam unleashed massive and violent anti-American protests throughout the world last week. The angry demonstrations turned deadly when unknown assailants…››September 13, 2012
FRENCH-ARMENIANS SHOULD WELCOME ALIYEV IN PARIS AS CHIEF HATCHET MAN
When Pres. Ilham Aliyev arrives in Paris on September 18, thousands of French-Armenians should greet Azerbaijans leader with posters depicting him as Hatchet Man-in-Chief -- Bash Baltaji -- holding a…››September 04, 2012
HUNGARIAN/AZERI SCANDAL VINDICATES ARTSAKHS QUEST FOR INDEPENDENCE
Armenians worldwide are outraged by Pres. Aliyevs pardon following the Hungarian governments release of Ramil Safarov -- an axe-wielding Azeri Lieutenant who hacked to death Armenian officer Gurgen Margarian in…››August 28, 2012
TIME FOR ACTION: SYRIAN-ARMENIANS NEED YOUR URGENT ASSISTANCE
There has been too much talk about the tragic crisis in Syria by self-described analysts and experts who have managed to spread misinformation, while inadvertently jeopardizing the safety of the…››August 22, 2012
FATWA ON ARMENIAN MASSACRES ATTRACTS WORLD ATTENTION DESPITE TURKISH DENIALS
Last week's column on the 1909 Fatwa issued by Egypt's top Islamic cleric condemning Turks for massacring Armenians in Adana drew widespread attention. The article was posted on websites in…››August 14, 2012
LEADING MUSLIM CLERIC ISSUED FATWA, CONDEMNING TURKS FOR KILLING ARMENIANS
I recently came across an extremely significant Islamic document that severely criticizes Turks for using religion as a cover to killing Armenian Christians. This rarely seen document is a Fatwa or religious decree issued in May…››August 08, 2012
FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS ON ARMENIAN DEMANDS FROM TURKEY
The approaching Centennial of the Armenian Genocide in 2015 raises some fundamental questions, particularly on Armenian territorial demands from Turkey. In the weeks and months ahead, this column will address…››August 02, 2012
ARMENIA SHOULD RETALIATE AGAINST TURKISH BAN ON BUYING REAL ESTATE
Turkey’s Cabinet is in the process of finalizing a law adopted by Parliament last May which bans citizens of six countries = -- Armenia, Cuba, Nigeria, North Korea, Syria and…››July 24, 2012
DNA STUDY BUSTS MYTH THAT ONE MILLION APPALACHIANS ARE OF TURKISH DESCENT
For decades, Turkish pseudo-historians and propagandists have made bizarre claims about Turks being the ancestors of various ethnic groups around the world, including Native Americans, African-Americans, and the strangest of…››July 17, 2012
TURKEY SHOWS INTEREST IN ARMENIAN DEMAND FOR ACCESS TO TRABZON PORT
In a recent column, I reported that Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had indicated an interest in meeting with “Diasporan leaders” to discuss Armenian demands emanating from the Genocide of…››July 04, 2012
US SUPREME COURT MAY HEAR FIRST EVER ARMENIAN GENOCIDE-RELATED LAWSUIT
For the first time, a lawsuit indirectly involving the Armenian Genocide is being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Since its initial filing in 2003, various federal courts have taken…››June 26, 2012
CONGRESS MAY CUT OFF AID TO TURKEY FOR HOSTING SUDAN’S GENOCIDAL PRESIDENT
A congressional committee adopted an amendment last month that would suspend U.S. foreign aid to any country hosting a visit by Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir. Members of Congress intend to…››June 20, 2012
ISRAEL HAS ONE GOOD REASON FOR RECOGNIZING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Israels Parliament -- the Knesset -- held an historic session on June 12, during which seven different political parties overwhelmingly endorsed recognition of the Armenian Genocide, according to Dr. Israel Charny,…››June 13, 2012