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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

State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians

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State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians

State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians By Ray Hanania The U.S. State Department hosted a press conference with reporters to reiterate President Biden’s total an unwavering support for Israel and it’s “right” to respond to terrorist attacks. State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller answered all questions regarding Israel’s “right” to attack Palestinians in…

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Join protests around country against Israeli terrorism and US media and political hypocrisy

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Join protests around country against Israeli terrorism and US media and political hypocrisy

Join protests around country against Israeli terrorism and US media and political hypocrisy Add a protest near you to our national listing. Listings provided by the Answer Coalition. Upcoming demonstrations Cleveland, OH Monday, October 9 5:30 p.m. Market Square on Lorain & W 25th Sponsored by: Party For Socialism and Liberation – Northeast Ohio, The Palestinian…

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Arab Americans fight back against biased media coverage of Israel-Palestine violence

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Arab Americans fight back against biased media coverage of Israel-Palestine violence

Arab Americans fight back against biased media coverage of Israel-Palestine violence Ongoing protests against the biased, one-sided coverage of the violence between Israeli and Palestinians. The violence from Gaza was provoked by years of violence by Israel and Jewish settler terrorists without any response from the outside world that has taken thousands of innocent Palestinian…

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A Reason for Hope: Join Combatants for Peace in a Tour of Israel and Palestine Jan. 24 to Feb 3

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A Reason for Hope: Join Combatants for Peace in a Tour of Israel and Palestine Jan. 24 to Feb 3

A Reason for Hope: Join Combatants for Peace in a Tour of Israel and Palestine Jan. 24 to Feb 3 Over the last month, Combatants for Peace activists have been out in the field partnering for a future of freedom. Our Palestinian and Israeli women’s group recently raised their voices against the imprisonment of minors,…

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CAIR-Chicago Condemns Student Quran Burning in Naperville, Exposes RSS Hindutva Connection  

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CAIR-Chicago Condemns Student Quran Burning in Naperville, Exposes RSS Hindutva Connection  

CAIR-Chicago Condemns Student Quran Burning in Naperville, Exposes RSS Hindutva Connection  The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today condemned a reported Quran-burning incident by a student in Naperville, Illinois, and warned of a troubling connection to the Islamophobic and extremist RSS Hindutva movement that has been internationally-condemned for its anti-minority ideology…

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Israeli leader orders police to use live ammunition against Christian and Muslim Palestinian protestors

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Israeli leader orders police to use live ammunition against Christian and Muslim Palestinian protestors

Israeli leader orders police to use live ammunition against Christian and Muslim Palestinian protestors Itamar Ben Gvir confirms His Ministry Plans to Authorize Police Use of Live Ammunition Against Palestinian Protesters. In an interview following a report on Israeli TV channel “KAN 11”, the minister explained the move is intended to address scenarios of mass…

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Iran warns Arab nations against normalizing relations with Israel

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Iran warns Arab nations against normalizing relations with Israel

Iran warns Arab nations against normalizing relations with Israel (MENAFN) In a recent statement, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to Arab nations, cautioning them against normalizing relations with Israel. Khamenei’s prediction, delivered via Iranian state media, is that the Jewish state will ultimately face eradication. Khamenei expressed the Islamic Republic’s…

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‘We Can’t Stop Now’: Sami Scheetz Announces Re-Election Bid for Iowa House District 78

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‘We Can’t Stop Now’: Sami Scheetz Announces Re-Election Bid for Iowa House District 78

‘We Can’t Stop Now’: Sami Scheetz Announces Re-Election Bid for Iowa House District 78 State Representative Sami Scheetz (D-Linn County) announced his re-election campaign to the Iowa House of Representatives on Tuesday.  “I ran to serve Cedar Rapids because we deserve a voice in Des Moines who puts our needs first,” said Rep. Scheetz. “Over…

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American Middle East organizations protest against granting Israel Visa Waiver approval

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American Middle East organizations protest against granting Israel Visa Waiver approval

American Middle East organizations protest against granting Israel Visa Waiver approval Civil society organizations representing tens of thousands of Palestinian Americans, Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, and allied communities are expressing deep concern and outrage regarding the United States’ decision to admit Israel into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) despite Israel not fully meeting the…

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Alderman Lopez helped the Arab Community, now the Arab community should help Ald. Lopez

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Alderman Lopez helped the Arab Community, now the Arab community should help Ald. Lopez

Alderman Lopez helped the Arab Community, now the Arab community should help Ald. Lopez By Ray Hanania When Arab American businesses needed help to fight against the racism of Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Building Department which targeted Arab-owned businesses, Alderman Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward didn’t hesitate to stand up and speak…

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Ziyad Brothers congratulates brewers of Bavaria non-alcoholic beer for receiving international award

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Ziyad Brothers congratulates brewers of Bavaria non-alcoholic beer for receiving international award

Ziyad Brothers congratulates brewers of Bavaria non-alcoholic beer for receiving international award Cicero, IL — Swinkels Family Brewers won the “Sustainable Brewery of the Year” award at the Icons of Beer 2023 competition organized by the World Beer Awards, an international organization that also annually rates the best beers. The award was immediately hailed by…

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Civil Society Organizations to the Israeli Supreme Court: Cancel the Racist Admissions Committees Law

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Civil Society Organizations to the Israeli Supreme Court: Cancel the Racist Admissions Committees Law

Civil Society Organizations to the Israeli Supreme Court: Cancel the Racist Admissions Committees Law A petition by Adalah on behalf of nine organizations argues that a recent amendment to the law, aimed at ‘strengthening Jewish settlement,’ underscores its discriminatory purpose towards Palestinian citizens and will harm marginalized communities. 21 September 2023 Today, 21 September 2023,…

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CAIR Announces Lawsuit in D.C., Mass., N.J., Mich. Seeking End to Secret Government Watchlist

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CAIR Announces Lawsuit in D.C., Mass., N.J., Mich. Seeking End to Secret Government Watchlist

CAIR Announces Lawsuit in D.C., Mass., N.J., Mich. Seeking End to Secret Government Watchlist The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced Tuesday (Sept. 19, 2023) the filing of a lawsuit with a dozen plaintiffs seeking an end to the government’s secret watchlist that almost exclusively targets…

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AHRC’s Announces its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees

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AHRC’s Announces its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees

AHRC’s Announces its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala Awardees. The awards and recognitions will be presented at the Gala on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairlane Banquet, located at 700 Town…

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Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims

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Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims

Disrespecting the memory of the 2,977 murdered victims of Sept. 11, 2001 by fueling a hatred of Arabs and Muslims By Ray Hanania The terrorism of Sept. 11, 2001 was a horrific event that took the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans, mostly civilians who were not involved in any conflict, an act of horrific violence…

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Arab Americans and other minorities will suffer if automakers eliminate AM radio

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Arab Americans and other minorities will suffer if automakers eliminate AM radio By Ray Hanania Auto dealers are slowly but steadily removing the AM Radio band from their new vehicles mainly because of radio interference they claim is being caused by the electromagnetic interference from their new electric vehicles. The auto industry could adjust the…

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Flooding slams Wayne County in Detroit Michigan: Dingell releases statement of support

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Flooding slams Wayne County in Detroit Michigan: Dingell releases statement of support

Flooding slams Wayne County in Detroit Michigan: Dingell releases statement of support Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the storms and flooding impacting Wayne County. “I have been in close touch with local, county, state, and federal officials since yesterday morning, and have been in every community that appears to be seriously…

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Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture

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Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture

Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture KSA signs agreement with the Chairman of MBC GROUP to launch a new channel dedicated to Saudi culture. The TV channel, set to broadcast a diverse range of programming focused on the Kingdom’s rich history, in addition to current events, is in…

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