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Ray Hanania joins Marc Sims podcast on censorship, Bad Bunny and racism

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ray Hanania joins Marc Sims podcast on censorship, Bad Bunny and racism Marc Sims talks with journalist Ray Hanania about censorship and fear. Ray Hanania is an American journalist of Palestinian descent. Hanania talks with Sims about social media censorship against critics of Israel’s government, such as AIPAC Tracker, and the growth of racism reflected…

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Adalah: Deportation Orders against Palestinian Citizens of Israel Violate Fundamental Human Rights, International Law

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Adalah: Deportation Orders against Palestinian Citizens of Israel Violate Fundamental Human Rights, International Law Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 2026, announced that he has signed deportation orders against two Palestinian citizens of Israel. This marks the first time that the 2023 Law to Revoke Citizenship and Residency is being implemented to physically remove…

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Senators Shaheen, Reed, Warner, Murray, Durbin, Schumer, Coons and Schatz Urge President Trump to Oppose Israeli Settlement Expansion in the West Bank

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Senators Shaheen, Reed, Warner, Murray, Durbin, Schumer, Coons and Schatz Urge President Trump to Oppose Israeli Settlement Expansion in the West Bank WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice…

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Arab Center of Washington DC to release survey on Arab Public Opinion and Implications for Trump’s Policies in the Region

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Arab Center of Washington DC to release survey on Arab Public Opinion and Implications for Trump’s Policies in the Region The Arab Center of Washington DC will host a panel discussion analyzing the results of the Arab Center’s 2025 Arab Opinion index on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at the National Press Club. The Arab Center…

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Global icon Shakira to Perform Post-Race Concert at the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2026

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Global icon Shakira to Perform Post-Race Concert at the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2026 Multi-GRAMMY award winning, Colombian superstar will light up the Main Stage at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Sunday 19th April 2026 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (5 February 2026) – The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) is thrilled to confirm that…

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Dark money super PAC dumps cash into TV ads to influence 2nd Congressional District Illinois

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Dark money super PAC dumps cash into TV ads to influence 2nd Congressional District Illinois PRESS RELEASE — A dark money super PAC dubbed “Affordable Chicago Now!” which filed a statement of organization just last week and is believed to be funded by the right-wing group AIPAC, but has yet to disclose a single donor, has…

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Congresswoman Delia Ramirez honored by American Arab Chamber of Commerce

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez honored by American Arab Chamber of Commerce Cook/DuPage County, IL – U.S. Rep Delia Ramirez promised to continue to be open to the concerns of all communities, including to the concerns of Arabs and Muslims in her district and in Illinois, during a meeting with members of the American Arab Chamber of…

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Abughazaleh Campaign Surpasses $3 Million Raised, Powered by More Than 57,000 Grassroots Donors

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Abughazaleh Campaign Surpasses $3 Million Raised, Powered by More Than 57,000 Grassroots Donors Kat Abughazaleh’s campaign for Congress in Illinois’ Ninth Congressional District announced today that it has surpassed $3 million raised this cycle, underscoring the campaign’s growing momentum, powered overwhelmingly by small-dollar donors and broad grassroots participation. The milestone includes nearly 4,500 new donors…

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Rise in anti-Arab discrimination in America “more intense” and “alarming” ADC official warns

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rise in anti-Arab discrimination in America “more intense” and “alarming” ADC official warns By Ray Hanania Anti-Arab racism is increasing “dramatically” but more “alarmingly” are becoming commonplace across every aspect of American life, the executive director of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee Abed Ayoub said recently. Ayoub said anti-Arab discrimination has been weaponized “across-the-board” by…

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ADC Condemns New Visa Freeze Using ‘Public Charge’ Criteria to Deny Entry and Separate Families

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

ADC Condemns New Visa Freeze Using ‘Public Charge’ Criteria to Deny Entry and Separate Families The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) on Jan. 14, 2026 strongly condemns the State Department’s action freezing visa processing for nationals from 75 countries under an expanded and deeply troubling interpretation of the “public charge” doctrine. Unlike prior travel bans that…

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce releases endorsements in key Illinois races

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 News Editor News Editor No Comments

American Arab Chamber of Commerce releases endorsements in key Illinois races Press Release/Chicago, IL – The American Arab Chamber of Commerce, the longest and largest Arab Chamber in Illinois, today released its list of endorsements for candidates running in key contests have been responsive to the community. In a statement, the AACCUSA Board said the…

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Islamic Scholarship Fund ISF Scholarship & Program Applications are Open!

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Islamic Scholarship Fund ISF Scholarship & Program Applications are Open! The ISF is excited to announce that applications are open now through March 21st for ISF’s upcoming 2026-2027 internships, fellowships, and scholarships. These programs are designed to provide mentorship, financial resources, and professional development opportunities for the next generation of leaders, and we are looking…

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Zakat Foundation of America honors memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Zakat Foundation of America honors memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Zakat Foundation of America honors MLK legacy by providing aid and assistance to the poor and needy in Chicago area, 8 states and 48 service events in locations around the country. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King the Zakat Foundation of America has initiated a National Day of Service program across…

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The Legacies of the Middle East in 2025 Are Likely to Repeat in 2026

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Legacies of the Middle East in 2025 Are Likely to Repeat in 2026 By Yara M. Asi, Daniel Brumberg, Elobaid Elobaid, Samia Errazzouki, Imad K. Harb, Marwan Kabalan, Nabeel A. Khoury, Laurie King, Assal Rad, Rend Al-Rahim, and Mtanes Shihadeh In 2025, the Middle East and North Africa saw Israel’s genocidal war on Palestinians and destabilizing military attacks across the wider region,…

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Challengers in Illinois’ 6th and 10th Congressional Districts Face Voters on The Lightning Strike

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Challengers in Illinois’ 6th and 10th Congressional Districts Face Voters on The Lightning Strike Voters in two closely watched Illinois congressional districts heard directly from Democratic primary challengers on Sunday morning January 4, 2026 during a candidates’ forum broadcast on The Lightning Strike, the weekly progressive radio program airing on WCPT 820 AM Radio. The…

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Arab Center Analysis: Israel’s declining support among American Evangelicals

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab Center Analysis: Israel’s declining support among American Evangelicals By Jonathan Kuttab for the Arab Center of Washington D.C. Evangelical Christian support for Israel and its policies has long been one of the bedrock factors behind backing for Israel in the United States. Such support pervaded all sectors of American decision-making at the executive and…

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Mayor-Elect Mamdani Appoints Education Veteran Kamar Samuels as Schools Chancellor To Deliver Educational Excellence

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mayor-Elect Mamdani Appoints Education Veteran Kamar Samuels as Schools Chancellor To Deliver Educational Excellence Samuels will partner with the Mayor-elect to raise outcomes in reading and math, confront school segregation, invest in educators, combat student homelessness, and deliver educational excellence for every student. As Superintendent in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Samuels has improved students’ literacy scores…

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Taybeh exposes claims Christians are “treated better in Israel” than in Arab countries

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Taybeh exposes claims Christians are “treated better in Israel” than in Arab countries By Ray Hanania Chicago, IL – During a public speech days before the Christian celebration of Christmas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bragged that “Israel is the only country in the Middle East that grants Christians full religious freedom … and is…

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