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The American civil rights struggle of the 20th Century is no different than the civil rights struggle of Palestinians living in Israel and under occupation. But what Palestinians need is a civil rights movement that is truly driven by peaceful protest and that can help restrain the urge to vengeance and revenge. Israel is using…
Gut-wrenching is anything that causes mental or emotional anguish By Eileen Fleming “Gut-wrenching” was how U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry defined his visit to the site of the world’s first targeted atomic bombings of innocent civilians. Kerry became the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit the Hiroshima Peace Park, located at ground zero for the first of…
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has set the election to allow voters to select a successor to former Michigan Senator Virgil Smith in the 4th District. But he should immediately name former State Rep. Rashida Tlaib as Smith’s successor, given the history of the district’s past elections. Tlaib has announced she will not run for the senate seat…
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Actor Jamie Farr of M*A*S*H and acclaimed standup comedian Mike Batayeh are among the scheduled speakers at the 13th Annual Images and Perceptions Diversity Conference to be held on Thursday April 28, 2016 at the Byblos Banquets, 7258 Chase Road in Dearborn, Michigan. Standup Comedian Mike Batayeh Speakers, who will address the impact of stereotypes,…
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The American Human Rights Council based on Greater Detroit (AHRC) announces its 2016 “Spirit of Humanity” Awardees. The award is named in honor of Kayla Mueller who was murdered by ISIS/Daesh terrorists The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2016 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees. This year’s awardees are highly admired…
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The USS Liberty is the most decorated ship in the US Navy for a single action The USS Liberty survivors have been engaged in a raging First Amendment battle ever since that day in infamy when Israel targeted and attacked America’s premier spy ship as it navigated in international waters on 8 June 1967. By…
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OUTFRONT Media’s portfolio includes more than 400,000 displays in the top 25 markets across the U.S. and in more than 180 cities across the U.S. and Canada. On Wednesday at Facebook’s Honor USS Liberty Vets page the following message regarding Outfront Media Inc. went live: BILLBOARD COMPANY REFUSES TO HONOR NAVY VETS – We placed this…
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As violence by extremist Muslims occur around the world, people are trying to understand the factors causing this occurrence in a world that is filled with violence by every religious group and movement. Guest columnist Dr. M. Basheer Ahmed heads up the Muslim Community Center for Social Services, based in Dallas, Texas, and is often asked to address…
Kahlil Gibran Awards Spotlight Global Refugee Crisis: Awardees include UNHCR & Unite Lebanon Youth Project; Appearances by supermodel Alek Wek & Syrian virtuoso Mariela Shaker April 4, 2016 (Washington) With more than 60 million people forcibly displaced in every region of the world, the Arab American Institute Foundation (AAIF) is proud to shine a light on those…
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On Monday the Useful Stooges asked: What’s the Arab Daily News? Because of a Google Alert for “Eileen Fleming” this reporter learned I had been tagged in the anonymously written post “The “peace troubadour”: a follow-up” at the Useful Stooges Word Press site which noted The Arab Daily News article Abrahamic Reunion at the Golan Heights…
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The issue of banning Muslims and expanding America’s existing wall along the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration remains a contentious political issue in the election campaigns for president this year, but most Americans do not support imposing special restrictions on immigrants and specifically on Muslims. But a new poll by the PEW Research center is flawed…
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Comedian Nemr pushes the envelope on Arab cultural habits, traditions and even politics using laughter to make audiences see past the stereotypes and anger in the post-Sept. 11, 2001 world. This week, he performs in Greater Detroit and expands his already impressive professional comedy resume By Ray Hanania Not many American Arab comedians have made the cover of Rolling Stone…
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Debate is a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward. “You should be willing to debate anytime, anywhere.” Hillary Clinton said in 2008 By Eileen Fleming In 2006, Israel’s Nuclear Whistle Blower Mordechai Vanunu taped this video invitation to Senator Clinton and…
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Despite vicious attacks and bullying from political and Muslim extremists, many American Arabs, especially Christians, are standing up to support Donald Trump for President of the United States. The latest coalition to endorse Trump is the “American-Mideast Coalition for Trump” which includes leaders from the American Arab Christian community. Here is their statement: We, representatives of…
Many people in the world look at the United States as the bastion of Democracy, citing their election process which boasts one-vote, one-person. In other words, each American 18 years of age or older has the same power to vote for and elect the people who represent them in government. It is a great concept, but…
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Former U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton is following a carefully written script in addressing the Middle East conflict, one that panders to the power of the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC and ignores issues of justice, the rule of law and civil rights. Her Democratic primary opponent, Bernie Sanders, however, has made principle and the rule of law foundations…
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As promoter of Israeli policy in US, AIPAC should register as a Foreign Agent Leaders of the organization American Muslims for Palestine urged the U.S. Government to review the activities of AIPAC, the foreign Israel lobby, to determine if it should be treated as a foreign agent and be scrutinized more closely. As the annual…
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Christian fundamentalism emphasizes the literal interpretation of the Bible and became a significant phenomenon in 20th century America By Eileen Fleming Christian Fundamentalism began in the late 19th century in reaction to new developments in the natural and social sciences, especially the theory of Evolution. Despite the fact that the Bible is a collection of…