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Arab Democrats host pre-election GOTV rally

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab Democrats host pre-election GOTV rally
Arab Democrats host pre-election GOTV rally

Arab Democrats host pre-election GOTV rally Arab Americans encouraged to be fully engaged in the November 3, 2020 General Election and to make their voices heard by the candidates, local government officials, and the news media. The 3 hour online Zoom Annual Rally for Candidates hosted by the Arab American Democratic Club and the American…

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Activism, American Arabs, Civil Rights, Congress, Election, News, Podcast, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East
Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East

Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East Biden seen as better for the Middle East, but most Arabs want him to shun Obama era policies: Arab News/YouGov poll. Majority of respondents believe both Presidential candidates would be bad for the region. Trump scores higher on Iran policies, but not on Jerusalem move. Containing Iran…

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Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd
Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd

Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd The Ray Hanania Show on WNZK AM 690 Radio on the US Arab Radio Network and simulcast live on the Arab News Newspaper Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews will feature two guests who Will examine the role of Arab American voters in the President Battle…

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Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020

Posted on October 13, 2020October 16, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020
Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020

Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020 Arab American Democrats will fete Democratic candidates running in the Nov. 3, 2020 General election at an online Zoom Conference that will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 beginning at 11 AM. The conference includes elected officials, government officials of all parties, local…

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Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show”

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show”
Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show”

Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile Ali Safavi to guest on “The Ray Hanania Radio Show” Member of Iran’s Parliament in Exile will assess the impact of the November 3 Presidential election on the campaign to replace Iran’s religious dictatorship with Democratic institutions on The Ray Hanania Show on Live Detroit Radio Wednesday, Oct. 14,…

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Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit
Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit

Arab News Newspaper launches Research and Studies Unit New department will commission papers and host expert debates and policy briefings by high-level officials  The Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, has announced the establishment of a new Research and Studies Unit (RSU) that will provide information on thought-provoking studies on a number of regional issues….

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Former US Ambassadors and Middle East experts endorse Biden for President

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Former US Ambassadors and Middle East experts endorse Biden for President
Former US Ambassadors and Middle East experts endorse Biden for President

Former US Ambassadors and Middle East experts endorse Biden for President Former Vice President Joe Biden received a strong letter of endorsement for his candidacy for President of the United States from 52 former U.S. Ambassadors and Middle East experts. The letter was released Thursday Oct. 9, 2020 and comes in the wake of the…

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AAI President Jim Zogby offers compelling reason to support Joe Biden

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on AAI President Jim Zogby offers compelling reason to support Joe Biden

AAI President Jim Zogby offers compelling reason to support Joe Biden Arab American Institute founder and president Jim Zogby offered the most compelling argument why American Arabs should support Joe Biden for President over President Donald Trump during an appearance on The Ray Hanania Show on WNZK AM 690 live radio on the US Arab…

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Live Arab Radio Friday morning features supporters for Trump and Biden

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Live Arab Radio Friday morning features supporters for Trump and Biden
Live Arab Radio Friday morning features supporters for Trump and Biden

Live Arab Radio Friday morning features supporters for Trump and Biden Champions for President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will provide their perspectives on The Ray Hanania Radio Show on the US Arab Radio Network on WNZK AM 690 radio in Detroit. Guests include pro-Trump advocate Mrinalini Kumari and Arab American Institute…

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Arab News correspondent hosts “Special Election Coverage” on Detroit radio

Posted on October 5, 2020October 6, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab News correspondent hosts “Special Election Coverage” on Detroit radio
Arab News correspondent hosts “Special Election Coverage” on Detroit radio

Arab News correspondent hosts “Special Election Coverage” on Detroit radio Middle East’s leading English language newspaper The Arab News will launch a weekly radio show on Detroit’s US Arab Radio Network to explore issues in the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. The show will be hosted by the newspaper’s US Special Correspondent Ray Hanania, a…

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The fight over the US Supreme Court and its impact on the Presidential election

Posted on September 22, 2020September 23, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on The fight over the US Supreme Court and its impact on the Presidential election
The fight over the US Supreme Court and its impact on the Presidential election

The fight over the US Supreme Court and its impact on the Presidential election The Arab News Newspaper Live Arab Radio Election Coverage focusses on the impact of the Ginsburg vacancy on the November Presidential election What impact with the battle to succeed Ruth Bader Ginsburg have on the Nov. 3, 2020 Presidential Election? That’s…

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Rachel Corrie Foundation hosts Olympia Washington ArabFest

Posted on September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Rachel Corrie Foundation hosts Olympia Washington ArabFest
Rachel Corrie Foundation hosts Olympia Washington ArabFest

Rachel Corrie Foundation hosts Olympia Washington ArabFest Oct 5 – 30, 2020 Month long virtual online festival will begin October 5 through Oct. 30 with new events each day from 8 AM until 5 PM. Check out their website at https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/ Since 2012, the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice has provided a biennial…

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Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community
Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community

Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community A once-thriving community with roots dating back hundreds of years, they are now a silent and forgotten minority. The Arab News Newspaper, the Middle East’s leading English language publication, tracked down Lebanese Jews in the diaspora to talk to them about their memories of a lost…

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Dr. Hanan Ashrawi: World must intervene to stop Israeli plunder of Palestinian archeological sites

Posted on September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Dr. Hanan Ashrawi: World must intervene to stop Israeli plunder of Palestinian archeological sites
Dr. Hanan Ashrawi: World must intervene to stop Israeli plunder of Palestinian archeological sites

Dr. Hanan Ashrawi: World must intervene to stop Israeli plunder of Palestinian archeological sites The Israeli occupation authorities’ decision to confiscate Deir Samaan and Dei Qal’a, two important archeological sites in the Salfit area, is an act of looting and cultural appropriation. It is the final step in a gradual yet deliberate scheme that has…

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Marie Newman will include Arabs and Muslims in her administration

Posted on September 5, 2020September 5, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Marie Newman will include Arabs and Muslims in her administration
Marie Newman will include Arabs and Muslims in her administration

Marie Newman will include Arabs and Muslims in her administration Marie Newman, who ousted Congressman Dan Lipinski from office in the Democratic Primary election last March, told a rally hosted by Arab Americans Friday that she will strive to bring police and activists together for the benefit of the community and to fight racism of all…

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Good Shepherd Collective needs your help to fight Annexation, Demolitions, and more

Posted on September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Good Shepherd Collective needs your help to fight Annexation, Demolitions, and more
Good Shepherd Collective needs your help to fight Annexation, Demolitions, and more

Good Shepherd Collective needs your help to fight Annexation, Demolitions, and more URGENT CALL-TO-ACTION. Webinar Sept. 5 addresses how Jewish National Fund engaged in the displacement of Palestinians from their homes and the confiscation of their lands. With all eyes on the United States’ presidential election, the Israeli settler movement has been inciting violence, ransacking Palestinian…

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Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation 

Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation 
Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation 

Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation Chicago-based Ziyad Brothers Importing (ZBI), one of America’s largest distributors of quality Middle Eastern foods, has brought together leading Lebanese food manufacturers to provide food donations to help victims of the tragic events that unfolded in Beirut, Lebanon on August 4th.  Ziyad team is currently in Beirut organizing the food distribution…

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Arab Americans rally for Congressional Democrat Marie Newman

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans rally for Congressional Democrat Marie Newman
Arab Americans rally for Congressional Democrat Marie Newman

Arab Americans rally for Congressional Democrat Marie Newman Arab and Muslim Americans will organize a rally Sept. 4, Friday for Marie Newman who is the democratic nominee for U.S. Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. The event is hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and the American Palestinian Club By Ray Hanania A…

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