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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

Chicago Census office to hire Arabic partner for Census

Posted on October 2, 2018June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Chicago Census office to hire Arabic partner for Census

Chicago Census office to hire Arabic partner for Census The U.S. Census through its Chicago Regional office is looking to hire an “Arabic partner” for the next two years as the agency begins preparations to conduct the 2020 Census. Although the U.S. Government has rejected adding the category of “Arab” or “Middle East or North Africa”…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, News, US Arab Politics

Israel Supreme Court says OK to kill civilians

Posted on September 30, 2018October 2, 2018 By rayhanania 5 Comments on Israel Supreme Court says OK to kill civilians

Israel Supreme Court says OK to kill civilians Israel’s Supreme Court has said that the shooting and killing of civilians by Israeli soldiers and Israeli snipers are “legal”. From October 2000 to Gaza 2018: Israeli snipers continue killing unarmed Palestinian demonstrators with Israeli Supreme Court’s approval. Israel blatantly ignoring domestic and international law; Adalah demands accountability and…

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Arab World, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Terrorism

Federal Court in Arizona blocks anti-BDS law targeting Israel critics

Posted on September 29, 2018September 29, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Federal Court in Arizona blocks anti-BDS law targeting Israel critics
Federal Court in Arizona blocks anti-BDS law targeting Israel critics

Federal Court in Arizona blocks anti-BDS law targeting Israel critics U.S. Federal District Court Judge Diane J. Humetewa Friday suspended an Arizona State law that has been spreading across America like a cancer that singles out critics of Israel for special punishment. The Law targets anyone who “boycotts” Israel for any reason denying them the ability…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Editors Picks, Israel, mainstream, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Chicago group sues government over secretive surveillance program

Posted on September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Chicago group sues government over secretive surveillance program
Chicago group sues government over secretive surveillance program

Chicago group sues government over secretive surveillance program Arab American Action Network (AAAN) files lawsuit after the DOJ, FBI, & DHS fail to disclose records about controversial CVE surveillance initiative Today, the Arab American Action Network (AAAN), a grassroots community organizing and social services institution based in southwest Chicagoland, filed a federal lawsuit against the Department…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, mainstream, News, racism

Oslo and the peace process were never really the problem

Posted on September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Oslo and the peace process were never really the problem
Oslo and the peace process were never really the problem

Oslo and the peace process were never really the problem Critics who assert that the Oslo Peace Accords failed because they were flawed are actually the extremists who engaged in a campaign to block the success of the Oslo Peace Accords. The very people attacking the Oslo Peace Accords and the Two-State Solution are the…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

World leaders laugh as Trump addresses United Nations

Posted on September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on World leaders laugh as Trump addresses United Nations
World leaders laugh as Trump addresses United Nations

World leaders laugh as Trump addresses United Nations The United Nations General Assembly burst into laughter after President Trump declared during a speech at the United Nations Sept. 25, 2018 that America’s military is “more powerful than it has ever been before” and postured that  “less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than…

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Jordan’s King rejects Trump’s actions at United Nation speech

Posted on September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Jordan’s King rejects Trump’s actions at United Nation speech
Jordan’s King rejects Trump’s actions at United Nation speech

Jordan’s King rejects Trump’s actions at United Nation speech Jordan’s King denounces Jerusalem decision, urges Two-State Solution and calls for International help on Refugees during United Nation’s speech. King Adbullah II of Jordan told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday Sept. 25, 2018 that “challenges do not make collective action and mutual respect less important,”…

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Arab World, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan

Birzeit students win gold in international innovation challenge

Posted on September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Birzeit students win gold in international innovation challenge
Birzeit students win gold in international innovation challenge

Birzeit students win gold in international innovation challenge A team of Birzeit University engineering students has recently won the Gold Award at the 10th International Invention of Exhibitions and the 3rd World Invention and Innovation Forum (IEI & WIIF 2018), held in Foshan, China, for their invention of a prosthetic arm. The team, made up…

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35 US Senators urge Trump to restore Palestinian aid

Posted on September 25, 2018October 13, 2018 By rayhanania 10 Comments on 35 US Senators urge Trump to restore Palestinian aid
35 US Senators urge Trump to restore Palestinian aid

35 US Senators urge Trump to restore Palestinian aid 14 Democrats and 51 Republicans, mostly Senators who have received huge campaign donations from Israel’s lobby AIPAC, refused to sign the letter including those who have claimed to be advocates for “peaceful negotiations with Israel.” The letter was immediately applauded by Churches for Middle East Peace…

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Activism, Israel, mainstream, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics

Podcast Interview with David Abitbol of Jewlicious.com

Posted on September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Podcast Interview with David Abitbol of Jewlicious.com
Podcast Interview with David Abitbol of Jewlicious.com

Podcast Interview with David Abitbol of Jewlicious.com Yalla! Fight Back is a part of the US Arab Radio Network hosted by Laila Alhusini … in an effort to energize and empower Arab Americans to stand up for their rights … for more information go to my website at www.Hanania.com … Click this link or use the…

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Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13

Posted on September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13
Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13

Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13 ADC is delighted to announce that two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn will be delivering the Convention Keynote Address at the Saturday Night Gala Dinner at the upcoming Annual National Convention. As a social activist Mr. Penn has dedicated his time, and used his voice,…

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Activism, American Arabs, Events, Middle East, News

Ashrawi laments flaws in peace process, Israeli bad faith

Posted on September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Ashrawi laments flaws in peace process, Israeli bad faith
Ashrawi laments flaws in peace process, Israeli bad faith

Press Release: Ashrawi laments flaws in peace process, Israeli bad faith Dr. Ashrawi: “The built-in flaws in the Declaration of Principles and Israeli negotiations in bad faith have brought conditions to a critical phase” On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements (DOP), PLO Executive Committee…

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Smithsonian Channel features new season of archeology including in Middle East

Posted on September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Smithsonian Channel features new season of archeology including in Middle East

Smithsonian Channel features new season of archeology including in Middle East Season Five premieres Monday, Sept. 24 at 8 pm with details on a 2,700-year old temple tied to the Biblical tale of Jonah and the Whale discovered in Iraq that was destroyed by ISIS. Archaeologists investigating a site in Iraq destroyed by ISIS have…

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Arab World, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Entertainment, Features, Iraq, Middle East, Syria, Television

Expulsion at NYSE: Are we trading in hatred?

Posted on September 8, 2018September 8, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Expulsion at NYSE: Are we trading in hatred?
Expulsion at NYSE: Are we trading in hatred?

Expulsion at NYSE: Are we trading in hatred? The New York Stock Exchange expels a journalist because he is Arab and because he works for the AlJazeera Network in 2003. It’s an example of the racist, anti-Arab sentiment that flourished in the years after the terrorist attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. By…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Journalism, mainstream, Media Bias, Middle East, Opinion, Terrorism

Letter exposes racism and hate at New York Times

Posted on September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Letter exposes racism and hate at New York Times
Letter exposes racism and hate at New York Times

Letter exposes racism and hate at New York Times The Arab Daily News is proud to publish this anonymous letter that we received from a high ranking official reader of the New York Times newspaper. The letter details the bigotry and racism that takes place at the newspaper against Arab Americans and Muslims, and the hypocrisy…

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Syria military arrests Kurdish journalist at check point

Posted on September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Syria military arrests Kurdish journalist at check point
Syria military arrests Kurdish journalist at check point

Syria military arrests Kurdish journalist at check point Beirut, September 5, 2018 — The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on the Syrian authorities to immediately release Omar Kalo, a news anchor for the Iraqi Kurdish satellite news broadcaster Rudaw. Syrian military intelligence forces stopped and arrested Kalo at a checkpoint between the northern Syrian…

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Arab World, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, News, News Media, Syria

The Post Sept. 11, 2001 victims of hate in America

Posted on September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on The Post Sept. 11, 2001 victims of hate in America
The Post Sept. 11, 2001 victims of hate in America

The Post Sept. 11, 2001 victims of hate in America This column was published in 2007 and addresses the fight to recognize the victims of the reprisals that stemmed from the Sept. 11, 2001. Many Americans refused to recognize the Americans, Arab, Muslims and “Middle East looking” who were attacked in revenge assaults in the…

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John McCain was never a God, just a complicated flawed human

Posted on September 1, 2018September 1, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on John McCain was never a God, just a complicated flawed human

John McCain was never a God, just a complicated flawed human The biased and racist news media has turned the late Senator John McCain into a modern day God, not because they loved him and really respected him but because of their shameless politics: they love that he as a senior Republican challenged and criticized…

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