Category: Activism

Sanders, Khanna announce new legislation to block funding for War with Iran

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Sanders, Khanna announce new legislation to block funding for War with Iran Senator Bernie Sanders co-sponsors legislation to block funding for President Trump’s war with Iran in Iraq while Americans protest across the country against the violence and targeted assassination of Iranian Military Commander Qassem Soleimani. The National Nonviolent PeaceForce denounces Trump’s violence as well as…

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Arab and Muslim Americans denounce brutal Hanukkah attack

December 31, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Arab and Muslim Americans denounce brutal Hanukkah attack Arab and Muslim Americans were quick to express outrage over an attack that injured five people at the home of a Hassidic Rabbi near New York that received international news media coverage. Statements came from across the country and from Arab government representatives. By Ray Hanania Arab…

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CAIR vows fight against Trump suppression of free speech at Universities

December 28, 2019December 28, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

CAIR vows fight against Trump suppression of free speech at Universities The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today pledged to oppose an executive order signed by President Trump that attempts to suppress academic freedom by conflating the vile bigotry of anti-Semitism with First Amendment-protected criticism of…

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Combatants for Peace expands its powerful voice in the United States

September 2, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Combatants for Peace expands its powerful voice in the United States Combatants for Peace, one of several important Israeli and Palestinian organizations that champion human and civil rights and advocates for a just peace between Palestinians and Israelis, announced this week that they are expanding their chapters to strengthen their powerful voice in the United…

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Government should crack down on extremism and racist supremacy

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Government should crack down on extremism and racist supremacy After El Paso and Dayton mass murders, time for the US Government to Re-examine its Approach to American Right- Wing Extremism and White Supremacy: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation in expressing grief and sorrow for the loss of innocent lives in El…

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AHRC Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s International Day

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s International Day The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the rest of the global community in celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day. The Day falls on July 18 every year in honor of the former South African President who helped end the Apartheid regime in South Africa. The day was officially…

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Detroit civil rights group calls for probe into anti-Muslim hate flyers

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Detroit civil rights group calls for probe into anti-Muslim hate flyers AHRC and AMLC request an investigation regarding anti-Muslim Flyer, call on Costco to review its Response to attempts to spread hate on its property: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) and the American Muslim Leadership Council (AMLC) are alarmed by the distribution of an…

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AADC Endorsements for April 2 election

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

AADC Endorsements for April 2 election There are nearly a dozen Arab Americans running for elected office in Illinois for various positions including at local school boards and municipal offices. Here’s a selection of the top candidates from the Chicagoland suburbs with links to their contact information. The Arab American Democratic Club is proud to…

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President USS Liberty Veterans Association and Professor Joan Mellen Join Forces

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

“Blood in the Water: How the U.S. and Israel conspired to Ambush the USS Liberty” opens with the scene at the American Embassy in Tel Aviv, on the top floor presided over by the CIA chief of station John Hadden… By Eileen Fleming On Sunday in Orlando Professor Joan Mellen joined forces with Ernest Gallo,…

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Arab Radio: Middle East Monitor writer Hanaa Hasan on Syria

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Radio: Middle East Monitor writer Hanaa Hasan on Syria THE ARAB STREET Radio & Podcast broadcast from Chicago through 690 AM WNZK Radio in Detroit Michigan and live online … Friday Jan. 18, 2019 … interview with Hanaa Hasan, a researcher and writer at Middle East Monitor, specializing in the Levant and North Africa….

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ADC Salutes senior staff attorney Yolanda Rondon

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

ADC Salutes senior staff attorney Yolanda Rondon Senior Staff attorney at the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee honored for her dedication to fighting for civil and human rights ADC thanks Senior Staff Attorney Ms. Yolanda Rondon for her over five years of service and dedication to the community. Ms. Rondon’s tenure at ADC ends today, and…

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Hate Crimes Continue to Surge in America

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Hate Crimes Continue to Surge in America Underreporting Remains Significant Problem in FBI’s Annual Statistics The Arab American Institute expressed concern and disappointment with the release of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 2017 hate crime statistics. As expected, hate crime surged yet again in 2017. However, the data contained some glaring omissions, including three…

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Arab Radio: Aftermath of November 6 election on Arab Americans

November 8, 2018March 30, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Radio: Aftermath of November 6 election on Arab Americans Radio host Ray Hanania will discuss the aftermath of the November 6, 2018 on Tuesday on the Arab Americans. How will the national election results impact Arab and Muslim Americans. Who are some of the Arab American candidates who won election? To listen to the…

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Democrats take control of House to block many Trump programs

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Democrats take control of House to block many Trump programs Democrats took control of the U.S House of Representatives by President Trump and Republicans increased their control of the U.S. Senate in the November 6 General elections. The question is whether or not the two sides can come together to work on programs to benefit…

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Peace Now advocates film on Palestinian children healthcare needs

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Peace Now advocates film on Palestinian children healthcare needs Americans for Peace Now is urging the public to help support a documentary that details how Palestinian doctors are receiving support from Israeli doctors to provide health care, especially for children with heart ailments. A Crowdfunding campaign has been launched to complete the film which has…

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Arab American voters in Illinois to rally for Democratic candidates

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American voters in Illinois to rally for Democratic candidates Dozens of Democratic candidates running in the November 6, 2018 General election will be showcased at the annual Candidate’s Breakfast & Brunch on Sunday, October 21 hosted by The Arab American Democratic Club. The keynote speakers at the event are Illinois House Speaker Michael J….

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35 US Senators urge Trump to restore Palestinian aid

September 25, 2018October 13, 2018 rayhanania 10 Comments

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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Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

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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