Anas "Andy" Shallal (born Baghdad, Iraq) is an Iraqi-American artist, activist and entrepreneur. He is best known as the proprietor of the Washington, DC area restaurant, bookstore, performance venue Busboys and Poets and local philanthropist. He is also well known for his opposition to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He was a 2013 candidate for Mayor of Washington, D.C.

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Low Expectation Election: Elections in Iraq are only days away, and it's clear that Iraq's voters aren't ready for them. 

January 27, 2005 

Iraqi Elections: Bring Em On The elections in Iraq are shaping up to be another "Bring 'em on" moment.

January 27, 2005 

Postpone Iraq's Elections: Elections are needed, but the timing is wrong, with the insurgency growing with every passing moment and Iraqis bracing themselves for the worst.

September 30th, 2005 

In Iraq, With Zarqawi Gone, It's onto the Next Villain

June 26th, 2006

Are All Lives Equal? Not According to how the U.S. Compensates Victims

July 5th, 2006

Iraqi American Andy Shallal Explains that Iraqis are Worse Off 

Busboys and Poets 

Andy Shallal: "I didn't have to come here. I chose to come here."