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Muslims lose in backlash in Suburban Chicago elections

April 4, 2017April 5, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Muslims lose in backlash in Suburban Chicago elections Two Muslim candidates who had strong political backing lost their bids for election on Tuesday in Suburban Chicago contests. Dave Shalabi, who was appointed to a position on a local school board two years ago, lost his bid to remain on the influential school board. Bahira Karim fails in…

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Pekau defeats McLaughlin in Orland Park mayoral race

April 4, 2017April 5, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Pekau defeats McLaughlin in Orland Park mayoral race Republican challenger Keith Pekau easily unseated 23 year incumbent Dan McLaughlin as Mayor of Orland Park in a contest that focused on the mayor’s bid to boost his salary by more than 375 percent and to spike his pension from $30,000 a year to $110,000. By Ray Hanania…

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Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab

April 2, 2017October 2, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Orland Park mayoral race centers on pension grab Orland Park is a fast growing suburb of Chicago but a recent grab for a huge pension increase by the village’s 23-year incumbent mayor has voters angry and on edge. The controversy is making the April 4 battle between Mayor Dan McLaughlin and Keith Pekau one of the…

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Voters inundated in Orland Mayoral election battle

March 31, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Voters inundated in Orland Mayoral election battle The battle between Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin and challenger Keith Pekau has the attention of the entire state apparently creating a wild election contest filled with a lot of unusual issues, supporters and claims By Ray Hanania The battle to lead Orland Park, one of the fastest growing…

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Podcast Interview with Faisal Abbas of the ArabNews.com

March 31, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Podcast Interview with Faisal Abbas of the ArabNews.com Arab News Editor-in-Chief Faisal Abbas discusses trends in the Middle East, developments in Syria, Palestine and Saudi Arabia in a live radio appearance on Radio Baladi on WNZK Detroit radio Friday morning By Ray Hanania Arab News Editor-in-Chief Faisal Abbas joined me on Radio Baladi on live Arab…

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Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day The PLO Delegation Commemorates 41st Anniversary of Palestinian Land Day The General Delegation of the PLO to the United States joins the Palestinian people in Palestine and the Diaspora in commemorating Palestine’s 41st Land Day. On March 30, 1976, Israel announced plans to expropriate over 10,000 acres of…

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Republican John Findlay slams Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia

March 25, 2017March 26, 2017 Mike Ghouse No Comments

Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia was slammed by Republican John Findlay By Mike Ghouse I was sick of the extremists among Muslims hijacking Islam, and the long battle to wrest public relations out of them continues till this day, the American Muslims have nearly succeeded and a few more steps are needed to be taken to…

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Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government

March 23, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government Christopher Kennedy, the son of slain former New York Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, told an overcrowded gathering of American Arabs outside of Chicago that he would defend the rights of immigrants and fight to bring diversity back to Illinois government when elected governor of the…

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American Arab launches bid for Michigan governor

March 21, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania 3 Comments

American Arab launches bid for Michigan governor Michigan-born Egyptian American doctor and health care activist Abdul El-Sayed has announced his decision to throw his hat into the ring to run for Governor of the State of Michigan in the 2018 general election. El-Sayed will have to win the Democratic Party nomination before running for the office…

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Consumers ripped off by Cell phone companies

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Consumers ripped off by Cell phone companies I share my horrific experience with Sprint. I have been a loyal Sprint customer for 15 years only to be treated like dirt when I asked for a change and inquired why new customers were receiving a lower cost for the same plan I was already receiving. Why…

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Dozens of Israelis, Palestinians protest Jerusalem Marathon

March 17, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Dozens of Israelis and Palestinians protested in the Jerusalem Marathon This Friday, 17th of March, the Jerusalem Marathon took place, marking 50 years to the “unification” of the city. Palestinian public committees along with Free Jerusalem group organized a protest in front of the marathon. The protesters wished to remind the residents and the participants…

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14th Anniversary of the murder of Rachel Corrie

March 16, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

14th Anniversary of the murder of Rachel Corrie In honor of the memory of civil rights activist Rachel Corrie, an American citizen who was killed by Israeli soldiers on March 16, 2003, her parents Cindy and Craig Corrie have issued a letter to express their gratitude to the many supporters who have memorialized her human…

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Israelis, Palestinians protest Jerusalem Marathon

March 15, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Israelis and Palestinians will protest in the Jerusalem Marathon This upcoming Friday, 17th of March, the Jerusalem Marathon will be held, marking 50 years to the “unification” of the city. Palestinian public committees along with Free Jerusalem group are organizing a protest in front of the marathon. We wish to remind the residents and the…

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Apartheid Israel seeks to expel non-Jewish Knesset member

March 14, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Apartheid Israel seeks to expel non-Jewish Knesset member Israel, which has continued to embrace more racist and Apartheid policies under extremist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, moved this week to expel a non-Jewish member of the Israeli Knesset for criticizing racist Israeli policies against Christians and Muslims. The Israeli Knesset is using the Apartheid “Expulsion Law”…

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Reward offered in burning down of Michigan mosque

March 12, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Reward offered in burning down of Michigan mosque CAIR-MI Seeks Arson Probe of Mosque Fire, Offers Reward for Info on the burning down of the Ypsilanti Islamic Center Saturday March 11, 2017 The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today asked local, state and federal fire investigators and law enforcement authorities to probe…

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Journalists for Human Rights supports Syrian media

March 10, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Journalists for Human Rights supports Syrian media Journalists for Human Rights Launches Project to Strengthening an Independent Syrian Media Sector Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is delighted to announce the launch of its newest program: a two-year pilot project working with Syrian journalists, supported by the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF). The project, based in…

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Trump issues new restrictions on immigrants

March 6, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Trump issues new restrictions on immigrants President Donald Trump this week unveiled a new Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration from six countries with Muslim majorities, dropping Iraq and easing restrictions on Syrian refugees. Critics insist it is a “Muslim ban” By Ray Hanania President Donald Trump this week unveiled a new Executive Order to temporarily suspend…

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US sitcom showcases American Arab character

March 6, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

US sitcom showcases American Arab character A new comedy sitcom on CBS TV showcases an American Arab character played by well known standup comedian Maz Jobrani, and includes some major stars in the comedic entertainment circuit. The show Superior Donuts is getting some strong reviews in its first season By Ray Hanania A new comedy sitcom…

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