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Newman endorsed by major Arab and Muslim leaders

Posted on April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Newman endorsed by major Arab and Muslim leaders
Newman endorsed by major Arab and Muslim leaders

Newman endorsed by major Arab and Muslim leaders Congresswoman Marie Newman receives the endorsement in the June 28 Democratic Primary for the new 6th District from 32 leaders from the Arab, South Asian and Muslim community In a letter to community members across the new 6th Congressional District, over 30 leaders in the Arab, South…

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Champion of Arab American rights Ray Lopez announces for Mayor

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Champion of Arab American rights Ray Lopez announces for Mayor
Champion of Arab American rights Ray Lopez announces for Mayor

Champion of Arab American rights Ray Lopez announces for Mayor Ald. Raymond Lopez who fought to defend the rights of Arab American store owners and who has led the fight against Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s continued failures to reduce crime announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago on Wednesday April 6, 2022. Lopez is the only…

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Leading progressive Jewish group releases endorsements for U.S. Congress

Posted on March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Leading progressive Jewish group releases endorsements for U.S. Congress
Leading progressive Jewish group releases endorsements for U.S. Congress

Leading progressive Jewish group releases endorsements for U.S. Congress Jewish Voice for Peace, the leading Jewish American organization advocating justice and peace in Palestine and Israel, released their endorsements for the upcoming elections. Jewish Voice for Peace opposes anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bigotry and oppression.  JVP seeks an end to the Israeli occupation of the…

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Arab Daily News launches Arab American Network to fight racism

Posted on March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab Daily News launches Arab American Network to fight racism
Arab Daily News launches Arab American Network to fight racism

Arab Daily News launches Arab Community Network to fight racism Arab Americans need to come together and act as one unified voice to demand the rights we are being denied in America. We need to call out activists who exploit these differences or fuel the divisions in order to give themselves power. We need to…

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Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises
Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises

Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises Gov. J.B. Pritzker allegedly promised during his run for public office to engage Arab Americans and include them in his administration. Several self-serving Arab activists insisted he would do right by Arab Americans, but in reality Pritzker has marginalized the community while palling…

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Arab community hosts fundraiser for Marie Newman Dec. 29, 2021

Posted on December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab community hosts fundraiser for Marie Newman Dec. 29, 2021
Arab community hosts fundraiser for Marie Newman Dec. 29, 2021

Arab community hosts fundraiser for Marie Newman Dec. 29, 2021 A coalition of Arab and Muslim Americans will host a fundraiser for Democrat Congresswoman Marie Newman on Wednesday Dec. 29, 2021. Newman was elected to serve in the 3rd Congressional District but as the result of remapping will run for re-election int he new 6th…

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2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on 2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward
2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward

2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward No doubt that this year’s general elections that was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 was one most important and most contested in a number of cities across the state of Michigan, notably in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck for Arab and…

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Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values
Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values

Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values Voting is important and every citizen who is 18 years of age or older should participate in the election system by voting. The individuals you elect will directly impact your lives and community. Not based on knowledge and facts, not on emotion. Vote for the best…

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Mohammed Faheem Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress

Posted on September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Mohammed Faheem Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress
Mohammed Faheem Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress

Mohammed Faheem Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2022 U.S. house candidate for Illinois, Mohammed Faheem (district 8), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Faheem is the first signer in this…

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Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans

Posted on August 23, 2021August 26, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans
Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans

Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans As he approaches his 3rd full year in office on January 1, 2022, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to deliver on a major promise he made to Arab Americans during his campaign election, to appoint Arabs and Muslims to key state boards and commissions. Pritzker,…

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Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State
Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State

Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State Here is a rundown of all the qualified candidates running in the important race for Illinois Secretary of State. The incumbent Secretary of State, Democrat Jesse White, is retiring so a replacement will be selected next year. Who he endorses is important but…

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Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities 

Posted on August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities 
Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities 

Michigan’s Primary Elections, August 3rd: Charting the Future of Our Communities  By Imad Hamad The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) urges all registered voters to participate in the upcoming primary elections that will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 across the state of Michigan.   This year’s primary elections is extremely important to different key cities such as…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, Imad Hamad, Opinion, Politics, US Arab Politics

Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done

Posted on July 15, 2021August 10, 2021 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done
Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done

Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done By Imad Hamad Once one becomes part of public life, he lives in the public eye and under the microscope. There is praise sometimes, criticism other times. Some of it is fair, some unfair. It comes with the territory of being a public figure.  Indeed,…

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Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum
Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum

Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum The Arab American Democratic Club hosted its 2021 Candidate and Leadership Forum on Thursday March 25 featuring a long slate of candidates for local elective office and elected government officials and speakers. The event was held to commemorate April Arab American Heritage Month and to encourage Arab…

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Rasoul Hires Campaigns Director for Impact Center PAC To Support Democratic House Races

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Rasoul Hires Campaigns Director for Impact Center PAC To Support Democratic House Races
Rasoul Hires Campaigns Director for Impact Center PAC To Support Democratic House Races

Rasoul Hires Campaigns Director for Impact Center PAC To Support Democratic House Races Rasoul started the Impact Center PAC in 2016 and has provided free training to over 2,000 activists and candidates Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-11) announced Monday that his campaign for Lieutenant Governor has hired a Campaigns Director for his Impact Center PAC to…

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Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25
Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25

Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25 The Arab Democratic Club will host its pre-election Forum for Democratic candidates running in the April 6 election and for elected public officials in a special celebration of Arab American Heritage month on Thursday March 25. The forum will again be held Virtually…

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Rasoul Introduces Virginia Marshall Plan for Moms

Posted on February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Rasoul Introduces Virginia Marshall Plan for Moms
Rasoul Introduces Virginia Marshall Plan for Moms

Rasoul Introduces Virginia Marshall Plan for Moms Plan includes a package of policies aimed at getting Virginia moms and families back on their feet including child care for all, paid family and medical leave, and caregiver tax credit. Rasoul will reserve a senior position in the Lieutenant Governor’s office as Director of Mothers Advocacy On Tuesday,…

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The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  
The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  

The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call    By Imad Hamad   I am an independent. I always vote for the person not the party. My political identity is that I am simply a proud American citizen. I am naturalized- an American by choice.  Since 1980, the year I landed in America, I have learned to…

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