Category: Activism

Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman defines the moderate voice

April 27, 2018April 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman defines the moderate voice As the occupation of Palestine approaches 70 years this week, Palestinians and champions of justice need to carefully distinguish between extremists and moderates, and to reject blanket attacks against people because they are Israeli or Jewish. The BDS movement is two movements: an extreme movement against Jews…

Activism, American Arabs, Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania

Israeli refuses military service because of Gaza brutality

April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Israeli refuses military service because of Gaza brutality Jewish Israeli Mattan Hellman (20), of Kibbutz Ha’ogen, has refused to serve in the Israeli military citing the ongoing violence and claiming to be a conscientious objector. Conscientious objectors are recognized in most civilized military systems, including int he United States. However, Israel severely punishes Jews who refuse…

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

Largest Arab American community nonprofit celebrates 47 years of service

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Largest Arab American community nonprofit celebrates 47 years of service Nearly 2,000 guests gathered Saturday evening to celebrate ACCESS—the nation’s largest Arab American community nonprofit organization—and its 47 years of service at its Annual Dinner that took place at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. The theme for ACCESS’ 47th Annual Dinner, From the…

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Host an Iftar to help Gaza refugees

April 18, 2018April 13, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Host an Iftar to help Gaza refugees The United Nations Relief and Works Agency is organizing worldwide support for Palestinian refugees living in the Israeli besieged Gaza Strip this Ramadan. You can help, too, by hosting an “Iftar for Gaza” event and donating proceeds to support the Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. This is…

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Google discriminates against Arab news sites

April 17, 2018May 8, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Google discriminates against Arab news sites Google is one of the most important online news and information sites so when it discriminates against pro-Arab writing and promotes pro-Israel writings, there is something wrong. It’s racist, actually, and the Arab World should be aware of Google’s biases. Google needs to change. It’s about fairness, objectivity and…

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Activists protest Senator Schumer’s silence on Gaza killings

April 10, 2018October 13, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Activists protest Senator Schumer’s silence on Gaza killings Young Jewish American Activist Group IfNotNow protests silence by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer who has been vocal in condemning Arabs, Muslims and everyone else, except for the violations of Human Rights committed by Israel’s government. New York police arrested the protestors who refuse to compromise their humanity…

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Western media provides cover for Israeli violence

April 6, 2018April 6, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Western media provides cover for Israeli violence The violent reaction of the Israeli government to protesters demonstrating against Israel’s oppressive policies in the occupied territories and against Christian and Muslim citizens inside Israel is being enabled by a biased mainstream American and Israeli news media that plays down Israeli atrocities while exaggerating Palestinian crimes. The…

Activism, Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Israel, Journalism, Middle East, News Media, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Terrorism

Americans for Peace Now criticizes Netanyahu attack on New Israel Fund

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Americans for Peace Now criticizes Netanyahu attack on New Israel Fund APN to Fellow US Jewish Groups: Condemn Netanyahu’s attack on the New Israel Fund Washington, DC – Americans for Peace Now (APN) strongly rejects Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s absurd accusations against the New Israel Fund and calls on fellow American Jewish organizations to…

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El-Sayed slams Detroit for water shut-offs

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

El-Sayed slams Detroit for water shut-offs Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate for Michigan governor, issued the following statement regarding threats by Detroit officials to shut off water to more than 17,000 homes. “There is no life without water. And yet, the City of Detroit shuts off water to thousands of Detroiters every year. Next month, up…

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In International Law subsidiary: Can war be just?

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

In International Law subsidiary: Can war be just? When political leaders say they hate war, they should not capitalize on war to get elected and govern. By Abdennour Toumi Carl von Clausewitz, an experienced general and well-known military theorist, proposed that the conscious conduct of war — strategy and tactics in geo-politics — should be…

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Chicagoland’s Arabs learn first lesson in real politics

March 21, 2018November 8, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Chicagoland’s Arabs learn first lesson in real politics Though divided over political races, Chicago’s Arab American community has come together as a powerful force that can no longer be taken for granted by elected officials and local governments. The heated battle between conservative Democratic Congressman Dan Lipinski and liberal Democratic challenger Marie Newman created the…

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Saudi Crown Prince to tour United States cities

March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Saudi Crown Prince to tour United States cities His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Kingdom’s Crown Prince’s Visit to the United States. Stops to include Boston, New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Houston, following meeting Tuesday with President Trump The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Washington, D.C., announces the…

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Illinois congressional race attracts Arab American vote

March 14, 2018March 14, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Illinois congressional race attracts Arab American vote Contentious election to represent the 3rd Congressional District in Illinois has energized Arab American voters. But can it trigger an “Arab American Spring?” The race between 7-term congressman Dan Lipinski and newcomer Marie Newman pits traditional conservative Democrats against liberal Democrats in the March 20, 2018 primary election….

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Arab Democratic Club endorses Kennedy, Lipinski, Fioretti

March 13, 2018March 30, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Democratic Club endorses Kennedy, Lipinski, Fioretti The Arab American Democratic Club, Chicagoland’s largest and most active Arab American political organization, released its endorsements for candidates in the March 20, 2018 Democratic Primary election, urging all Arab Americans to vote Board members of the Arab American Democratic Club (AADC), AADC which represents the voice and…

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Podcast: Arab radio on the Oscars, Census and more

March 10, 2018March 10, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Podcast: Arab radio on the Oscars, Census and more Radio host Ray Hanania talks with listeners in Detroit, Dearborn, Chicago and around the country on “Fight back” on the monthly radio show “Yalla! Fight Back” broadcast on the 2nd Friday over every month. Listeners discuss the bias of the Academy Awards and the the hypocrisy…

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Rally for Gutierrez for opposing Israeli detentions of children, Chicago, IL

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Rally for Gutierrez for opposing Israeli detentions of children, Chicago, IL Congressman Luis Gutierrez will be honored by leaders and activists on Monday March 12, 2018 for his leadership in calling on Israel to end its policies of imprisoning and detaining children. Gutierrez, who has represented the Illinois 4th Congressional District since January 1993, has…

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New book empowers Arabs to fight back against media bias

March 2, 2018March 6, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

New book empowers Arabs to fight back against media bias A new book that empowers Arabs and Muslims in America to effectively confront and change news media bias was published this week by award-winning Palestinian American columnist and former Chicago City Hall journalist Ray Hanania. Yalla! Fight Back offers a strategic plan for Arabs and…

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ADC organizes National Call-In Day, Stand Up for Free Speech, March 5

March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

ADC organizes National Call-In Day, Stand Up for Free Speech, March 5 Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | March 2, 2018 | This Monday, March 5, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) urges all its members to join the National Call-In Day to stand up for our right to free speech and defeat the Israel Anti-Boycott Act. CLICK HERE TO CALL YOUR…

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