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Senator Hastings and Rep Nichols introduce commemoration resolutions for the late Nemer Ziyad

Posted on November 27, 2024December 11, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Senator Hastings and Rep Nichols introduce commemoration resolutions for the late Nemer Ziyad
Senator Hastings and Rep Nichols introduce commemoration resolutions for the late Nemer Ziyad

Senator Hastings and Rep Nichols introduce commemoration resolutions for the late Nemer Ziyad The resolutions were approved in the Illinois State Senate and the Illinois State House on November 11 and on November 13, 2024, memorializing his passing and acknowledging his achievements as a proud Arab American State Senator Michael Hastings and State Rep. Cyril…

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Jill Stein endorsed for President by largest Illinois Arab American coalition

Posted on November 3, 2024November 4, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Jill Stein endorsed for President by largest Illinois Arab American coalition
Jill Stein endorsed for President by largest Illinois Arab American coalition

Jill Stein endorsed for President by largest Illinois Arab American coalition Chicago, IL — The Arab American Democracy Coalition (AADC), formerly the Arab American Democratic Club, this week endorsed Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party for President and released its endorsement list for Illinois House, legislative and countywide races on Nov. 5, 2024. AADC…

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Senator Tammy Duckworth tells Arabs and Muslims their concerns are irrelevant

Posted on November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Tammy Duckworth tells Arabs and Muslims their concerns are irrelevant
Senator Tammy Duckworth tells Arabs and Muslims their concerns are irrelevant

Senator Tammy Duckworth tells Arabs and Muslims their concerns are irrelevant US Senator Tammy Duckworth claims to be  fighter for victims of racism and discrimination and violence but when it comes to Israel, which has given her more than $782,000, she sets aside principle to pander to violent racist anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies. Duckworth has…

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Community rallies to support Dr. Jill Stein for President

Posted on September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Community rallies to support Dr. Jill Stein for President
Community rallies to support Dr. Jill Stein for President

Community rallies to support Dr. Jill Stein for President Democrats are working overtime to prevent Dr. Jill Stein’s Green Party from being included on state ballots, but they have only been marginally successful in preventing her name from appearing on some state ballots. Stein continues to challenge that violation fo the U.S. Constitution and is…

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Detroit News and National Review condemned for publishing racist cartoon

Posted on September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Detroit News and National Review condemned for publishing racist cartoon
Detroit News and National Review condemned for publishing racist cartoon

Detroit News and National Review condemned for publishing racist cartoon The Detroit News and National Review published a repugnant, morally reprehensible, racist cartoon depicting U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) as a victim of Israel’s terrorist attack on Lebanese pagers on Sept. 19, 2024. The cartoon implies that Rep. Tlaib, a sitting Member of Congress and…

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AHRC calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon

Posted on September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on AHRC calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon
AHRC calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon

AHRC calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) condemns in the strongest words the ongoing Israeli indiscriminate bombardment of Lebanon. Under the pretext of fighting Hezbollah, Israel has been targeting civilians in heavily populated residential areas. Israelis have been threatening that they intend to demolish Lebanon. Just…

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ArabCon 2024 Gala Program features Dr. Cornel West, Macklemore, and more

Posted on September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ArabCon 2024 Gala Program features Dr. Cornel West, Macklemore, and more
ArabCon 2024 Gala Program features Dr. Cornel West, Macklemore, and more

ArabCon 2024 Gala Program features Dr. Cornel West, Macklemore, and more The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is honored to announce the program for its upcoming ArabCon Gala, scheduled for Saturday evening, September 14, 2024, in Dearborn, Michigan. This year’s gala will pay tribute to several organizations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes…

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Speakers, panels on Gaza and politics showcase ADC “ArabCon” Convention in Dearborn Sept. 12 – 15

Posted on September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Speakers, panels on Gaza and politics showcase ADC “ArabCon” Convention in Dearborn Sept. 12 – 15
Speakers, panels on Gaza and politics showcase ADC “ArabCon” Convention in Dearborn Sept. 12 – 15

Speakers, panels on Gaza and politics showcase ADC “ArabCon” Convention in Dearborn Sept. 12 – 15 ADC is proud to announce that The Honorable Nina Turner will be joining us at ArabCon  in Dearborn, MI. Ms. Turner will be delivering Special Closing Plenary Keynote Remarks on the evening of Friday September 13. This dynamic, multi-day (September…

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US sanctions Israeli extremist settler group Hashomer Yosh in West Bank as Gaza holocaust rages

Posted on August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on US sanctions Israeli extremist settler group Hashomer Yosh in West Bank as Gaza holocaust rages
US sanctions Israeli extremist settler group Hashomer Yosh in West Bank as Gaza holocaust rages

US sanctions Israeli extremist settler group Hashomer Yosh in West Bank as Gaza holocaust rages Extremist settler violence in the West Bank causes intense human suffering, harms Israel’s security, and undermines the prospect for peace and stability in the region, a statement released by the White House announced on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. It is…

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Israel’s racist government denies water to Christians and Muslims in East Jerusalem

Posted on August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Israel’s racist government denies water to Christians and Muslims in East Jerusalem
Israel’s racist government denies water to Christians and Muslims in East Jerusalem

Israel’s racist government denies water to Christians and Muslims in East Jerusalem Adalah Petitions Israeli Supreme Court Over Severe Water Shortages in Kufr ‘Aqab, a Palestinian Neighborhood in Occupied East Jerusalem. The petition, filed on behalf of 204 residents, argues that the Israeli authorities’ failure to provide a continuous and adequate water supply undermines the…

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Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago

Posted on August 17, 2024August 17, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago
Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago

Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago By Ray Hanania Leaders of the AbandonBiden Movement which stripped President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris of significant Arab and Muslim support during the presidential Democratic Primary elections this past year will host their own convention in Chicago beginning Monday, featuring an appearance by…

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Arab Americans to answer DNC Convention silence on Palestinians at special conference

Posted on August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Americans to answer DNC Convention silence on Palestinians at special conference
Arab Americans to answer DNC Convention silence on Palestinians at special conference

Arab Americans to answer DNC Convention silence on Palestinians at special conference Experts offer realistic path forward for saving lives during conference to be held in parallel conjunction to the Democratic National Convention at the headquarters of Operation PUSH for Excellence on Chicago’s SouthSide with Arab and Muslim American and African American speakers, including AAI…

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Expert denounces killing of two more journalists in Gaza and demands full accountability

Posted on August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Expert denounces killing of two more journalists in Gaza and demands full accountability
Expert denounces killing of two more journalists in Gaza and demands full accountability

Expert denounces killing of two more journalists in Gaza and demands full accountability An independent human rights expert today condemned the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Ismail Al-Ghoul and cameraman Rami Al-Rifi in Gaza on 1 August 2024. “I strongly denounce the deliberate targeting by Israel of two journalists in Gaza, which adds to an…

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Michigan Primaries 2024: Vote Today and be part of the solution:

Posted on August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Michigan Primaries 2024: Vote Today and be part of the solution:
Michigan Primaries 2024: Vote Today and be part of the solution:

Michigan Primaries 2024: Vote Today and be part of the solution: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) calls upon all eligible registered voters not to miss voting today, Tuesday primary elections day, Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Voting polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Election day is the day of action. It…

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Abandon Biden Campaign Condemns Biden’s Megalomania and Media Complicity (July 12, 2024)

Posted on July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Abandon Biden Campaign Condemns Biden’s Megalomania and Media Complicity (July 12, 2024)
Abandon Biden Campaign Condemns Biden’s Megalomania and Media Complicity (July 12, 2024)

Abandon Biden Campaign Condemns Biden’s Megalomania and Media Complicity (July 12, 2024) The Abandon Biden campaign strongly condemns President Joe Biden’s recent press conference, which highlighted not only his unwillingness to do what’s right for this country but also the media’s complicity in erasing the genocide in Gaza. During the press conference, not one reporter…

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Candidate Jill Stein vows to fight for justice for Israelis and Palestinians

Posted on June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Candidate Jill Stein vows to fight for justice for Israelis and Palestinians
Candidate Jill Stein vows to fight for justice for Israelis and Palestinians

Candidate Jill Stein vows to fight for justice for Israelis and Palestinians Dr. Jill Stein, the Jewish American candidate for the Green Party running for President in the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election, said she would reject extremism in the Middle East and champion justice for Palestinians and Israelis if elected. Stein told Ray Hanania,…

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New York blocks Jill Stein’s ballot access in presidential bid

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New York blocks Jill Stein’s ballot access in presidential bid
New York blocks Jill Stein’s ballot access in presidential bid

New York blocks Jill Stein’s ballot access in presidential bid Despite collecting 10 times more signatures than all other grassroots contenders, presidential candidate Jill Stein, who has strong support among Arab and Muslim Americans, has fallen shy of New York state’s  “oppressive” ballot access requirement preventing her inclusion on the presidential election ballot. Stein has…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Election, Human Rights, News, NewsWire, Politics, US Arab Politics

Israeli bill to designate UNRWA a terrorist organization is an attack on humanitarian aid

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Israeli bill to designate UNRWA a terrorist organization is an attack on humanitarian aid

Israeli bill to designate UNRWA a terrorist organization is an attack on humanitarian aid Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns a bill that passed a preliminary reading yesterday in Israel’s Parliament, known as the Knesset, aimed at designating UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East,…

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