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Podcast Interview: Iymen Chehade discusses Columbia College discrimination

Posted on March 26, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Podcast Interview: Iymen Chehade discusses Columbia College discrimination

Podcast Interview: Iymen Chehade discusses Columbia College discrimination By Ray Hanania Columbia College Professor Iymen Chehade discusses the censorship of his class by the Chicago Illinois based College administration after an anonymous student filed an official complaint against him accusing him of bias. Although the College failed to do a complete investigation or to identify…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Podcast, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Israel: “ We never apologized to the Jordanians”

Posted on March 26, 2014September 24, 2018 By Ali Younes No Comments on Israel: “ We never apologized to the Jordanians”

Israel: “ We never apologized to the Jordanians” Jordanian officials: “ Whatever the Israelis said, we considered it an apology” By Ali Younes In the aftermath of the murder of judge Raed Zeiter on March 10,  Jordanians reacted with angry  protests demonstrations against  their government’s reaction which was described by protesters as “ cowardice” ,…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan

Bullets fired at Dome of Orland Park Illinois mosque

Posted on March 25, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Bullets fired at Dome of Orland Park Illinois mosque
Bullets fired at Dome of Orland Park Illinois mosque

Bullets fired at Dome of Orland Park Illinois mosque By Ray Hanania A single gun-shot was fired through the Golden dome of the Prayer Center of Orland Park, a mosque that opened to much community opposition and controversy in the Southwest suburban community in 2004. The Orland Park Illinois Police Department, which has taken strong…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania

Columbia College cancels professor’s class for showing Oscar nominated film 5 Broken Cameras

Posted on March 25, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 5 Comments on Columbia College cancels professor’s class for showing Oscar nominated film 5 Broken Cameras
Columbia College cancels professor’s class for showing Oscar nominated film 5 Broken Cameras

Columbia College cancels professor’s class for showing Oscar nominated film 5 Broken Cameras By Ray Hanania In another example of anti-Arab bias, a Columbia College student complaint that a teacher, Professor Iymen Chehade, was teaching “bias” has resulted in the college canceling a segment of the professor’s class on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Click here to listen to…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

Did Islamic terrorists crash the Malaysian plane MH370?

Posted on March 25, 2014April 13, 2019 By Ali Younes 1 Comment on Did Islamic terrorists crash the Malaysian plane MH370?

Did Islamic  terrorists crash the Malaysian plane MH370? By Ali Younes and Sadallah Mahmoud The answer to that question in the minds of many, is Yes. But now that the mysterious disappearance of Malaysian Airlines MH370 is declared resolved  after search efforts have found evidence of wreckage  debris in the southern Indian ocean, the real…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight

My Palestine

Posted on March 25, 2014April 13, 2019 By Lilas Taha 1 Comment on My Palestine

 My Palestine  by Lilas Taha She lounged lazily under an olive tree one warm afternoon, digging her bare toes in the rich soil under her feet. Glorious vibrant hair danced in the light breeze, spreading her earthly scent in all directions. She threw back her head in rapturous song, her voice saturated with love as…

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End the Silencing of Mordechai Vanunu and Israel’s Nuclear Deceptions

Posted on March 25, 2014September 24, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info 2 Comments on End the Silencing of Mordechai Vanunu and Israel’s Nuclear Deceptions

End the Silencing of Mordechai Vanunu and Israel’s Nuclear Deceptions By Eileen Fleming Exclusive to The Arab Daily News The current restrictions that deny Israel’s Nuclear Whistle Blower, Mordechai Vanunu his RIGHT to leave Israel expire May 18, 2014.   However, this April 21st marks ten years to the day Vanunu emerged from 18 years…

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Bloggers, Eileen Fleming, Palestine & Jordan

Remember the USS Liberty’s MD in honor of National Dr. Day 2014

Posted on March 23, 2014September 24, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Remember the USS Liberty’s MD in honor of National Dr. Day 2014

Remember the USS Liberty’s MD in honor of National Dr. Day By Eileen Fleming Exclusive to The Arab Daily News In 1990, an act of Congress established every March 30th to be National Dr. Day; to recognize physicians, their work, and their contributions to society and the community. One reason, I ran for US HOUSE…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Eileen Fleming, Palestine & Jordan

New American TV show fuels more anti-Arab stereotypes

Posted on March 22, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on New American TV show fuels more anti-Arab stereotypes
New American TV show fuels more anti-Arab stereotypes

New American TV show fuels more anti-Arab stereotypes By Ray Hanania In 1991, MGM in Hollywood produced a film that it called “Not Without My Daughter.” The movie is about an American woman who marries an Iranian man in the United States and, after having a young daughter, the husband convinces the wife to visit…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary

Jay Cristol: Israeli War Crimes Apologist Par Excellence

Posted on March 21, 2014January 9, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on Jay Cristol: Israeli War Crimes Apologist Par Excellence
Jay Cristol: Israeli War Crimes Apologist Par Excellence

Jay Cristol: Israeli War Crimes Apologist Par Excellence by Joe Meadors Review of “The Liberty Incident Revealed: The Definitive Account of the 1967 Israeli Attack on the U.S. Navy Spy Ship” by A. Jay Cristol Just another day to spread more myths, half-truths and outright lies about the USS Liberty. Or — as Jay Cristol…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News

Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter

Posted on March 21, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter
Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter

Facebook Memorial Page set up for Justice for Raed Zeiter By Ray Hanania A memorial page honoring Raed Zeiter, the Jordanian Judge who was murdered by Israeli soldiers on March 20, 2014 at the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the Israeli Occupied West Ban of Palestine, has been created to put pressure on…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago

Posted on March 21, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago
Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago

Mayor Emanuel welcomes Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago By Ray Hanania “Meeting with Moroccan Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal highlights City’s strong partnership with Sister City Casablanca,” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal from the Kingdom of Morocco to Chicago Thursday, to convey the City’s steadfast commitment…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania

Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation

Posted on March 20, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation
Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation

Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation By Ray Hanania In the face of growing legislation that would punish any company, school or organization that “boycotts” Israel, Loyola University became the first Jesuit University to approve a resolution to divest from any business that profits from the illegal and oppressive…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

USS Liberty: 47 Years of Lies

Posted on March 20, 2014September 24, 2018 By Joe Meadors 2 Comments on USS Liberty: 47 Years of Lies

USS Liberty: 47 Years of Lies By James Ennes SINCE JUNE 8, 1967, when Israeli air and naval forces deliberately attacked the American intelligence ship USS Liberty, Israel and its American supporters have lied about what happened. The facts are simple and straightforward. Israeli forces reconnoitered the ship for hours in daylight with unlimited visibility,…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight

Obituary: Arab Christians Mourn passing of Orthodox Leader Metropolitan Philip Saliba (1931-2014)

Posted on March 20, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Obituary: Arab Christians Mourn passing of Orthodox Leader Metropolitan Philip Saliba (1931-2014)

Obituary: Arab Christians Mourn passing of Orthodox Leader Metropolitan Philip Saliba (1931-2014) By Ray Hanania The Anthochian Orthodox Christian Church and community worldwide are mourning the passing of a remarkable leader who helped forge the religious community’s identity and activism and served as an inspirational representative of their Christian faith in Jesus, the Christ and…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Obits, Ray Hanania, Syria

Conflicting Israeli and Jordanian statements on murder of Judge Raed Zeiter

Posted on March 19, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Conflicting Israeli and Jordanian statements on murder of Judge Raed Zeiter
Conflicting Israeli and Jordanian statements on murder of Judge Raed Zeiter

Conflicting Israeli and Jordanian statements on murder of Judge Raed Zeiter By Ray Hanania The growing controversy over the March 10, 2014 murder of Jordanian Judge Raed Zeiter has put added pressure on the government of Jordan and Israel to conduct a complete and transparent investigation into the shooting. The Israelis maintain video surveillance of…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Syrian Refugees, We Will Be Back, After Awhile

Posted on March 19, 2014September 24, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Syrian Refugees, We Will Be Back, After Awhile

Syrian Refugees: We Will Be Back, After Awhile By Abdennour Toumi Special correspondence from Şanliurfa, Turkey  In April, 2011, the first Syrian refugees crossed the border into Turkey. Now, three years later, the most recent UNHCR estimates, dated March 18, 2014, 841, 889 Syrians have registered in Turkey, according to AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight, Syria

Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite

Posted on March 19, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite
Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite

Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite By Nijma Darwish Jareesh (sometimes referred to as Jareesha) is amazing in its simplicity; with just a few ingredients you can enjoy a ridiculous rich taste and a meal large enough to feed a village. It’s easy to prepare, but like many Arab dishes requires a bit…

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