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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

Dubai event explores culture in facing global challenges

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Dubai event explores culture in facing global challenges Event Will Explore How Culture Can Help Find Solutions to Critical Global Challenges CultureSummit 2017 Abu Dhabi will bring together an extraordinary group of the world’s top creative minds to discuss culture and the significant role they play in addressing the universal challenges faced in our present time….

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

Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab

April 2, 2017October 2, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab Orland Park is a fast growing suburb of Chicago but a recent grab for a huge pension increase by the village’s 23-year incumbent mayor has voters angry and on edge. The controversy is making the April 4 battle between Mayor Dan McLaughlin and Keith Pekau one of the…

American Arabs, Editors Picks, Election, Features, mainstream, News, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Voters inundated in Orland Mayoral election battle

March 31, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Voters inundated in Orland Mayoral election battle The battle between Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin and challenger Keith Pekau has the attention of the entire state apparently creating a wild election contest filled with a lot of unusual issues, supporters and claims By Ray Hanania The battle to lead Orland Park, one of the fastest growing…

American Arabs, mainstream, News, Politics, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Podcast Interview with Faisal Abbas of the ArabNews.com

March 31, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Podcast Interview with Faisal Abbas of the ArabNews.com Arab News Editor-in-Chief Faisal Abbas discusses trends in the Middle East, developments in Syria, Palestine and Saudi Arabia in a live radio appearance on Radio Baladi on WNZK Detroit radio Friday morning By Ray Hanania Arab News Editor-in-Chief Faisal Abbas joined me on Radio Baladi on live Arab…

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My column in the Arab News, anti-Arab hate at Universities

March 30, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

My column in the Arab News, anti-Arab hate at Universities Many American universities are focused on alleged rising hate and anti-Semitism on their campuses but little is being done to address the bigger problem of rising anti-Arab hate on college campuses. The claims of rising anti-Jewish hate on campuses is being driven by biased pro-Israel politics…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Writers Promote

Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day The PLO Delegation Commemorates 41st Anniversary of Palestinian Land Day The General Delegation of the PLO to the United States joins the Palestinian people in Palestine and the Diaspora in commemorating Palestine’s 41st Land Day. On March 30, 1976, Israel announced plans to expropriate over 10,000 acres of…

News, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases

American Arabs deserve respect

March 28, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

American Arabs deserve respect American Arabs are finding their voice in this country, engaging in business, community service and in elective office and public service. Today’s atmosphere of American Arabs running for public office is in full swing from the days years ago when politicians did everything they could to exclude Arabs from government, from services…

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My Column on Cellular company rip-offs

March 28, 2017October 2, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

My Column on Cellular company rip-offs Cellular companies are engaged in a war for consumer accounts but many are not being honest. Here’s my horrible experience with Sprint where I was a loyal customer for 15 years By Ray Hanania I was a loyal customer with Sprint for 15 years using their cell phone service…

Editors Picks, Features, Ray Hanania, Technology, Writers Promote

Another worthless “Arab Summit” of rhetoric

March 27, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Another worthless “Arab Summit” of rhetoric The Arab World is in bad need of a public relations and communications strategy, but the organization that should be leading that drive, the Arab League, doesn’t even understand why its important. The old saying that “the Arabs have the best cause but the worst lawyers, while Israel has…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Egypt, Gulf States, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Syria, US Arab Politics

Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy

March 24, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy Chicago Muslim Community Gathering to Donate Blood During World-Wide Day of Giving March 31 at Aqsa School in Bridgeview, 7361 W. 92nd St MARCH 22, 2017—CHICAGO—A Chicago non-profit that’s in the business of rallying those in the Muslim community to help make the world a better place is hoping…

American Arabs, Press Releases

Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government

March 23, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government Christopher Kennedy, the son of slain former New York Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, told an overcrowded gathering of American Arabs outside of Chicago that he would defend the rights of immigrants and fight to bring diversity back to Illinois government when elected governor of the…

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My Column at the Arab News: Israel’s dual justice

March 22, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

My Column at the Arab News: Israel’s dual justice By Ray Hanania Israel has a dual system of justice that is based on racism. One system is for Jews and the other system is for non-Jews. A good example of the disparity is in the different ways Israel’s government handled the prosecutions of two people,…

Arab World, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, racism, Terrorism, Writers Promote

Writers Respond: Ray Hanania to Robert E. Litman

March 22, 2017September 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Writers Respond: Ray Hanania to Robert E. Litman Whenever you write a column, you always encourage reader responses. Most of the time, writers, especially opinion writers, abstain from responding. But sometimes, the comment reflects a society-wide myth that needs to be addressed. This is one of those issues that needs a response. Recently, I wrote a…

Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Terrorism, Writers Respond

Hunger crisis ravages some Middle East nations, ICRC

March 22, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Hunger crisis ravages many Middle East nations, ICRC “Massive scaling up urgently needed to tackle hunger crisis” says ICRC’s Director of Operations The ICRC is appealing for $400m to help those most affected by the humanitarian crises in Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and north-east Nigeria. The funds will ensure 5 million vulnerable people receive essential…

Arab World, Middle East, North Africa, Press Releases

American Arab launches bid for Michigan governor

March 21, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania 3 Comments

American Arab launches bid for Michigan governor Michigan-born Egyptian American doctor and health care activist Abdul El-Sayed has announced his decision to throw his hat into the ring to run for Governor of the State of Michigan in the 2018 general election. El-Sayed will have to win the Democratic Party nomination before running for the office…

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UAE and France reunites for International Alliance for Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

UAE and France reunites for International Alliance for Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and French President Francois Hollande co-chaired the Donors’ Conference, held in Paris to mark the establishment of the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in…

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Consumers ripped off by Cell phone companies

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Consumers ripped off by Cell phone companies I share my horrific experience with Sprint. I have been a loyal Sprint customer for 15 years only to be treated like dirt when I asked for a change and inquired why new customers were receiving a lower cost for the same plan I was already receiving. Why…

Business, Editors Picks, mainstream, News, Ray Hanania, Technology

Dozens of Israelis, Palestinians protest Jerusalem Marathon

March 17, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Dozens of Israelis and Palestinians protested in the Jerusalem Marathon This Friday, 17th of March, the Jerusalem Marathon took place, marking 50 years to the “unification” of the city. Palestinian public committees along with Free Jerusalem group organized a protest in front of the marathon. The protesters wished to remind the residents and the participants…

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