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RAY HANANIA — Op-Ed writer, author, radio host, podcaster Ray Hanania is an award winning political and humor columnist who analyzes American and Middle East politics, and life in general. He is an author of several books. Hanania covered Chicago Politics and Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 at the Daily Southtown and the Chicago Sun-Times. He began writing in 1975 publishing The Middle Eastern Voice newspaper in Chicago (1975-1977). He later published “The National Arab American Times” newspaper (2004-2007). Hanania writes weekly columns on Middle East and American Arab issues as Special US Correspondent for the Arab News ArabNews.com, at TheArabDailyNews.com, and at SuburbanChicagoland.com. Hanania is the recipient of four (4) Chicago Headline Club “Peter Lisagor Awards” for Column writing. In November 2006, he was named “Best Ethnic American Columnist” by the New American Media. In 2009, Hanania received the prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Award for Writing from the Society of Professional Journalists. Click here to send Ray Hanania email. Follow RayHanania on Gettr.com, the uncensored Twitter Ray Hanania on Gettr, the new Twitter

AHRC urges States, Federal governments to address jails and correctional centers

Posted on March 28, 2020March 29, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC urges States, Federal governments to address jails and correctional centers
AHRC urges States, Federal governments to address jails and correctional centers

AHRC urges States, Federal governments to address jails and correctional centers The American Human Rights Council is urging that states and the Federal government provide support against the spread of the coronavirus in American prisons and correctional centers. The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation’s human rights community in calling upon state governments…

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Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois

Posted on March 17, 2020March 19, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois
Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois

Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois Three of Illinois’ leading political organizations released endorsements in key elections in Illinois’ March 17, 2020 Democratic Primary races. Although all three endorsed the same candidates, they differed on one key contest, the closely contested battle for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District held by incumbent Dan Lipinski….

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Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition

Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition
Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition

Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition Media professional Warren David joins The Arab street Radio and podcast on WNZK AM 690 Radio Friday March 13, 2020 to discuss Arab American Heritage month activities in April, and the politics of Senator Bernie Sanders. By Ray Hanania Arab Americans will be pushing to…

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Eileen Zogby, wife of AAI founder Jim Zogby, passes

Posted on March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Eileen Zogby, wife of AAI founder Jim Zogby, passes
Eileen Zogby, wife of AAI founder Jim Zogby, passes

Eileen Zogby, wife of AAI founder Jim Zogby, passes Eileen Zogby, an activist and the wife of Arab American Institute founder James Zogby, died this week. Mrsl Zogby was involved with the AAI, and also with the Palestine Human Rights Campaign along with Save Lebanon. Arab Americans around the country are offering their condolences on…

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Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception

Posted on March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception
Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception

Hyatt Magazine to host Arab Heritage Month reception Hyatt Magazine will host a special dinner commemorating Arab American Heritage Month at the Paradise Banquets in Bridgeview on April 21, 2020. April is recognized in 18 American states as Arab American Heritage month and was designated in a special law adopted by the Illinois Legislature in…

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Dr. Ashrawi: Israeli annexation pace is escalating and state-sanctioned settler terrorism on the rise

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Dr. Ashrawi: Israeli annexation pace is escalating and state-sanctioned settler terrorism on the rise
Dr. Ashrawi: Israeli annexation pace is escalating and state-sanctioned settler terrorism on the rise

Dr. Ashrawi: Israeli annexation pace is escalating and state-sanctioned settler terrorism on the rise Palestinian spokesperson Hanan Ashrawi accuses Israel’s rightwing government of escalating the annexation of civilian Palestinian, non-Jewish lands to build racist settlements in the Occupied West Bank and Occupied East Jerusalem and of enabling state-sanctions settler terrorism Dr. Hanan Ashrawi on Wednesday, March 11,…

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Arab Americans endorse “Amo Bernie” in Michigan and Illinois primary elections

Posted on March 7, 2020March 7, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans endorse “Amo Bernie” in Michigan and Illinois primary elections
Arab Americans endorse “Amo Bernie” in Michigan and Illinois primary elections

Arab Americans endorse “Amo Bernie” in Michigan and Illinois primary elections Arab Americans in key states including Michigan, Illinois and Ohio endorse Jewish American Senator Bernie Sanders for President in the March 10 and March 17 Democratic primary elections against rival Joe Biden, who describes himself as “a Zionist.” #AmoBernie #Election #Michigan #Illinois Major Arab-American…

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Lawsuit filed against Trump, Israeli settlements, peace plan and AIPAC

Posted on March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Lawsuit filed against Trump, Israeli settlements, peace plan and AIPAC
Lawsuit filed against Trump, Israeli settlements, peace plan and AIPAC

Lawsuit filed against Trump, Israeli settlements, peace plan and AIPAC Washington D.C. Attorney Martin McMahon filed a lawsuit against Netanyahu and Trump and 17 other defendants in February 2020 accusing them of denying the civil and human rights of Palestinians in Israel and in the occupied territories of the West Bank and Jerusalem. McMahon held…

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Khalaf announces his retirement as ADC president

Posted on March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Khalaf announces his retirement as ADC president
Khalaf announces his retirement as ADC president

Khalaf announces his retirement as ADC president Samer Khalaf, who helped strengthen the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, refocusing it on civil rights and away from internal conflicts and restoring to a position of prestigious leadership, announced Wednesday he will not seek re-appointment as President when his term  expires. By Ray Hanania Samer Khalaf, who helped…

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ADC launches National Network of Arab American Lawyers (NAALA)

Posted on February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC launches National Network of Arab American Lawyers (NAALA)
ADC launches National Network of Arab American Lawyers (NAALA)

ADC launches National Network of Arab American Lawyers (NAALA) ADC has launched a badly needed network to bring together Lawyers and legal minds to focus on the civil rights and legal rights of Arab Americans. ADC’s Network of Arab American Lawyers will fill a badly needed void in the Arab American Community. As part of…

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APN to US Jewish Groups: Tell Netanyahu to Reverse New Settlement Plans 

Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on APN to US Jewish Groups: Tell Netanyahu to Reverse New Settlement Plans 

APN to US Jewish Groups: Tell Netanyahu to Reverse New Settlement Plans  Americans for Peace Now (APN) provides an update on the expansion of Israeli settlements and urges the European Union to take action to block settlement expansion. Plus reports from Peace Now on expansion road plans in E1 Americans for Peace Now (APN) is…

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Syrian journalist killed in Russian airstrikes in Syria

Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Syrian journalist killed in Russian airstrikes in Syria
Syrian journalist killed in Russian airstrikes in Syria

Syrian journalist killed in Russian airstrikes in Syria A Russian airstrike on the northern Syrian city of Ma’arat al-Naasan killed Abdul Nasser Haj Hamdan, a photographer working for the Media Office in Binnish, a pro-civil rights opposition outlet in Syria Russian and Syrian military forces must ensure the safety of journalists and other civilians and…

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Anti-BDS laws undermine America’s claim of Freedom

Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Anti-BDS laws undermine America’s claim of Freedom
Anti-BDS laws undermine America’s claim of Freedom

Anti-BDS laws undermine America’s claim of Freedom Pro-Israel and anti-Arab American government officials are bending to pressure from foreign lobbyists and PACs to approve laws that curtail the free speech rights of Americans when it comes to the interests of the foreign country, Israel. BDS laws which violate American Constitutional protections have been approved in…

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Addiction to Opioids: A Common Challenge, a Shared Responsibility

Posted on February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Addiction to Opioids: A Common Challenge, a Shared Responsibility
Addiction to Opioids: A Common Challenge, a Shared Responsibility

Addiction to Opioids: A Common Challenge, a Shared Responsibility The American Human Rights Council in Dearborn, Michigan held a conference on the growing problem of Opiod Addiction in the Arab American and Muslim community. The conference was held on Feb. 18, 2020 to address the challenges facing drug addictions On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, the…

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SDRPY Establishes Association for Agricultural Revival in Yemen

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on SDRPY Establishes Association for Agricultural Revival in Yemen

SDRPY Establishes Association for Agricultural Revival in Yemen The Ma’in Association, the first agricultural society in the Yemeni province of Al-Jawf approved in accordance with the Yemeni law on NGOs and private institutions, has been established under the auspices of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY). The association will work to provide…

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Chicago Activist Community mourns death of Richard (Dick) Reilly 

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Chicago Activist Community mourns death of Richard (Dick) Reilly 
Chicago Activist Community mourns death of Richard (Dick) Reilly 

Chicago Activist Community mourns death of Richard (Dick) Reilly  Longtime Palestine Solidarity Activist Richard Reilly died on February 11, 2020 following a long career of championing the rights of Palestinians. Reilly is being mourned by the Palestine community across the United State, in Palestine and among Chicago activists who knew him well Palestine solidarity activist…

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Egyptian American Sarah Gad seeking Democratic nomination for Congress in 1st District

Posted on February 6, 2020February 15, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Egyptian American Sarah Gad seeking Democratic nomination for Congress in 1st District
Egyptian American Sarah Gad seeking Democratic nomination for Congress in 1st District

Egyptian American Sarah Gad seeking Democratic nomination for Congress in 1st District Egyptian American University of Chicago Law student Sarah Gad says her own personal experiences from seven years ago involving drug addiction has motivated her to understand the challenges facing many Illinois residents and to support pro bono legal work for those in need….

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Christian Palestinians reject Trump “deal,” urge support for Palestinian rights

Posted on February 2, 2020February 2, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Christian Palestinians reject Trump “deal,” urge support for Palestinian rights
Christian Palestinians reject Trump “deal,” urge support for Palestinian rights

Christian Palestinians reject Trump “deal,” urge support for Palestinian rights Kairos Palestine, the largest organization representing Christian Palestinians in the Middle East, issued a statement this week rejecting Trump’s “Deal of the Century” calling it a plan to further subjugate and erase Palestinian rights. The Christian Palestinian group urges recognition of Palestinian rights. “Peace, peace,…

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