Author: rayhanania

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

Iraqi government threatens journalists over criticism

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Iraqi government threatens journalists over criticism Iraqi regulator threatens TV satirist with legal action Iraqi authorities should stop threatening the pro-Kurdish broadcaster NRT and political satirist Ahmed al-Basheer, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. In a letter NRT received August 10, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission inquired whether the broadcaster’s Arabic-language channel would…

Bloggers, Commentary, Iraq, News Media, Opinion, Politics

Knights of Columbus save Christian town in Iraq

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Knights of Columbus save Christian town in Iraq In a move that will give many Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq hope for the future, the Knights of Columbus will raise and donate $2 million to save Karamdes (Karemlash), a predominantly Christian town on the Nineveh Plain which was liberated from ISIS late last year. The Knights’ action…

American Arabs, Arab News, Christian & Muslim, Iraq, Kurdish, Middle East, News, Syria

An Olive a day can improve your health

August 14, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

An Olive a day can improve your health Have an Olive Day – Interaceituna and the European Union Promote a Healthy Lifestyle amazing Mediterranean recipes for this summer as gazpacho, Spanish omelets with olives and olive burgers which highlight the taste and rich flavor of the European olives. Olives give us that touch of flavor that…

American Arabs, Features, Food, Middle East, Press Releases, recipe

Grey Group acquires majority stake in hug digital

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Grey Group acquires majority stake in hug digital Grey Group has acquired a majority stake in hug digital, a leading independent regional digital marketing agency, based in the Middle East. Founded in 2009 by Oussama Jamal (Chairman) and Tim Baker (Chief Executive Officer), hug digital is one of the largest and fastest growing 360°digital agencies…

Arab World, Business, Gulf States, Middle East, News Media, Press Releases

A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy

August 13, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy A reader writes asking about the protests by Muslims in suburban Chicagoland against Republican Palos Township trustee Sharon Brannigan and comments she has made in the past criticizing Muslims. By Ray Hanania Sharon Brannigan has published views and opinions that have angered many Muslims in the…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, Opinion, racism

US Justice Department on Actions to prevent hate

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

US Justice Department on Actions to prevent hate The U.S. Justice Department has issued an overview of steps that schools in the United States can do to prevent hate against Arabs, Muslims and Sikhs. Twenty Plus Things Schools Can Do to Respond to or Prevent Hate Incidents Against Arab-Americans, Muslims, and Sikhs Take Immediate Concerted…

American Arabs, Features, mainstream, News, Press Releases, Terrorism

Palestinian-Jordanian food company continues to grow

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinian-Jordanian food company continues to grow Siniora Food Industries Achieved Net Profit of JOD 1.9 Million (USD 2.7 Million) in the First Half of 2017 Amman, Jordan/ Jerusalem, Palestine — Siniora Food Industries, a pioneer in the manufacturing of cold cuts, frozen meat and luncheon, announced its results for the first half of 2017. The results…

Arab World, Business, Food, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases

Karshat, stuffed lamb intestines recipe

August 10, 2017June 30, 2024 rayhanania 1 Comment

Karshat, stuffed lamb intestines recipe Stuffed lamb intestines and tripe are popular Mediterranean food recipes. Here is a simple recipe to prepare this Middle Eastern delicacy. By Ray Hanania Stuffed lamb intestines is a very popular Mediterranean recipe in the Arab World, in Greece and in the Mediterranean sea region. It’s a very simple recipe…

Arab World, Features, Food, Middle East, News, recipe

American Arab named to Cook County Illinois judicial post

August 10, 2017August 10, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab named to Cook County Illinois judicial post Samuel J. Betar III appointed to Cook County 13th Subcircuit vacancy to fill position held by Circuit Judge Ann O’Donnell. The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Associate Judge Samuel J. Betar, III, to a 13th Subcircuit vacancy that will be created by the upcoming retirement of…

American Arabs, mainstream, News

Even Israeli terrorism is not justification for Palestinian violence

August 10, 2017September 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Even Israeli terrorism is not justification for Palestinian violence A recent surge in violence by Palestinians against Israeli military, police and civilians is not justified even in the face of increasing terrorism and violence by Israelis against Palestinians. The knife attacks by Palestinians are only undermining the larger interests of Palestinians to achieve freedom from…

American Arabs, Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

Absolute best Facebook Page on Middle East food

August 8, 2017September 29, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Absolute best Facebook Page on Middle East food There are a lot of misleading places on Facebook to get information on the Mediterranean Diet and Middle Eastern foods and recipes, but one of the best Facebook pages is called “Mediterranean Foods & Recipes.” You can click here to go to the Facebook Page and join…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Food, Iraq, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, recipe

Jewish Voice for Peace denounces ADL

August 8, 2017April 13, 2019 rayhanania 3 Comments

Jewish Voice for Peace denounces ADL Why did the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a self-described civil rights organization with a mission “to secure justice and fair treatment to all,” issue a scathing attack against JVP and our Deadly Exchange campaign— which aims to do exactly that? Our campaign challenges police exchange programs that have facilitated trainings…

American Arabs, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases

Qatar’s credit rating drops dramatically

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Qatar’s credit rating drops dramatically Moody’s has today changed the outlook on Qatar’s banking system to negative from stable due to the weakening operating conditions and continued funding pressures facing Qatari banks. The outlook also captures the potential weakening capacity of the Qatar government to support the country’s banks. The outlook expresses Moody’s expectation of…

Arab World, Gulf States, Middle East, News, Press Releases

Israel wipes out non-Jewish village, replaces with Jewish only plans

August 8, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Israel wipes out non-Jewish village, replaces with Jewish only plans No non-Jews allowed: New Israeli town of Hiran, to be built upon ruins of Bedouin village, is open to Jewish residents only contrary to state’s representations before Supreme Court Hiran planned for construction in place of Bedouin town of Umm al-Hiran; state had earlier committed:…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, News, Opinion, Press Releases, racism, Terrorism

Most Americans view Qatar negatively, poll cites

August 6, 2017August 6, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Most Americans view Qatar negatively, poll cites Only 27% of Americans see Qatar as ‘US friend or ally’ according to a new Arab News / YouGov poll Survey marking two months since crisis began finds that most Americans aware of it identify terror accusations against Doha as main reason for rift. 69% either unsure if US…

Arab News, Arab World, Gulf States, Middle East, News, Press Releases, Saudi Arabia

Israel strips Palestinian of “Israeli citizenship”

August 6, 2017August 6, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Israel strips Palestinian of “Israeli citizenship” In another example of Apartheid racism, Israel has stripped a non-Jewish citizen of his citizenship. Citizenship is ONLY taken away from Christians and Muslims, but not from Jews in Israel, defining a new more pernicious form of religious and racial apartheid by the government of the State of Israel….

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Television

Challenges facing the development of professional Arab American Journalism

August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Challenges facing the development of professional Arab American Journalism By Ray Hanania August 12, 2002. From the National Arab American journalism Association Archives Journalism is a profession, not an instrument of politics. Yet, professional journalism can influence politics and events by insuring that an accurate version of events are presented to the public. The imprimatur…

Activism, American Arabs, Features, Journalism, News Media

British court ruling: only justice for Arabs is through violence

August 1, 2017August 3, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

British court ruling: only justice for Arabs is through violence A British Court has blocked a lawsuit that has accused former British Prime Minister Tony Blair of War Crimes in the the illegal war launched on March 19, 2003 against the people of Iraq. Although Iraq was not involved in the terrorism of Sept. 11,…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Iraq, Middle East, Opinion, Politics, Ray Hanania, Terrorism