Category: US Arab Politics

Israeli-push behind effort to ban Tiktok in the United States

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Israeli-push behind effort to ban Tiktok in the United States Social media has an enormous influence on Americans but only the social media that offends Israel is targeted for censorship and restrictions, reflecting their restrictive and repressive society. While Facebook and other Social media have come around to support Israel’s demands to crackdown on criticism…

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Arab Democrats host forum for Chicago and suburban candidates Feb. 12

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Arab Democrats host forum for Chicago and suburban candidates Feb. 12 The Arab American Democratic Club, which is celebrating its 40th year s the largest political activism group in the state of Illinois, will host a Candidate’s Forum & Brunch on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Nikos Banquets at 7600 S. Harlem Avenue beginning at…

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When Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot targeted Arab businesses in 2021 and 2022

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When Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot targeted Arab businesses in 2021 and 2022 Looking back at why Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s racism against Arab American business owners disqualifies her from running for re-election and why Arab American voters should support other candidates running for mayor like Dr. Willie Wilson, Paul Vallas, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Roderick Sawyer,…

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions — no Arabs included

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions — no Arabs included Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration. But Governor continues to exclude Arab Americans STATE BOARD OF HEALTH Karen Phelan will continue to serve on the State Board…

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Why Palestinians are willing to embrace Netanyahu rather than fight for their rights

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Why Palestinians are willing to embrace Netanyahu rather than fight for their rights When it comes to politics and fighting for their rights, Palestinians seem to loose their enthusiasm quickly and resort to the tragic normalcy of being victims and demanding 100 percent, rather than pursuing a strategic and continuing effort to fight for their…

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Arab and Muslim voters should rally for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Nov. 8

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Arab and Muslim voters should rally for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Nov. 8 State Rep. Cyril Nichols has hit the ground running to represent every community in the newly drawn 32nd Illinois House District, including supporting Arab and Muslim Americans. Nichols is a champion of civil and human rights and has made a commitment to…

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Arab Democrats urge NO VOTE on Gov. J.B. Pritzker re-election bid

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Arab American Democratic Club urges NO VOTE on Gov. J.B. Pritzker re-election bid Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) urges the state’s more than 110,000 Arab American and 250,000 Muslim voters to vote NO on the re-election bid of Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker has marginalized the needs of Arab Americans and Muslim Americans, failing to name…

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No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas

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No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas No one has done more for the Arab and Muslim American community, and all ethnic, religious and racial groups in Cook County than County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Unlike other candidates, she is in the community every year and all year round, and…

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Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections

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Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections The Arab American Democratic Club released its endorsements for candidates in the November 8, 2022 General Elections. Those endorsed candidates include a list of the most popular and successful Democrats running for re-electionand for first-time office holder. The AADC, the largest…

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Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine

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Holy Land Trust hosts Congressional staff delegation fact finding trip to Palestine The Holy Land Trust has facilitated a visit of 14 staff from the US congress through the Rebuilding Alliance which runs a Leadership Learning Mission to develop the understanding of senior influencers in politics. The congressional team visited Jerusalem and the West Bank…

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City of Dearborn’s Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell 

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City of Dearborn’s Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell There is no doubt that the City of Dearborn’s farewell dinner that will be held on Monday,  October 24, 2022, honoring Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, was an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s services to Dearborn and to all its residents during her tenure representing…

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib panders to emotions but fails to achieve results

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib panders to emotions but fails to achieve results Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib says she is a champion of human rights for Palestinians, but is she really effective or is she just pounding her chest and fueling the emotions of a community in America that is discriminated by racism, media bias and stereotyping? Tlaib…

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Weaponizing Anti-Semitism as a tool to protect Israel’s war crimes

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Weaponizing Anti-Semitism as a tool to protect Israel’s war crimes Pro-Israel activists who have been insulating Israel from criticism of its human rights violations and military war crimes continue to come up with new laws to discourage criticism of Israel’s government. In 2015, they launched the anti-BDS laws state by state adopting them in 28…

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Time to ditch the spoils system, our elected officials need to be more inclusive

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Time to ditch the spoils system, our elected officials need to be more inclusive By Imad Hamad No doubt that elections/ time is especially important to citizens and candidates. It’s the best time when candidates make their best effort to connect with people almost around the clock. They spare no effort to communicate personally with…

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Chicago Mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson promises to support Arabs and Muslims

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Chicago Mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson promises to support Arabs and Muslims By Ray Hanania Chicago Mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson promised to ensure that Arabs and Muslims will be included in his administration during a visit he made to celebrate the Eid Al Adha with Chicagoland’s Muslim community. Wilson joined the Muslim community for…

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Endorsements: Republicans in the Illinois Republican Primary Election June 28, 2022

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Endorsements: Republicans in the Illinois Republican Primary Election June 28, 2022 Republican Party Endorsements June 28, 2022. By The Arab Daily News online newspaper. Based on a polling of our subscriber lists. Illinois Statewide, Congress, Cook County, Party Offices U.S. Senator Kathy Salvi Governor/Lt/ Governor Jesse Sullivan, Kathleen Murphy Attorney General David Shestokas Secretary of…

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Nearly four years in office, Pritzker fails to deliver on promises to Arab Americans

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Nearly four years in office, Pritzker fails to deliver on promises to Arab Americans Nearly four years after taking office, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has broken his only promise he made to Arab Americans and Muslims and has failed give Arabs and Muslims representation on the states 435 boards and commissions. In almost all of…

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The Arab Daily News candidate endorsements: Cook County, Illinois

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The Arab Daily News candidate endorsements: Cook County, Illinois Endorsements, Democratic Primary Election, June 28, 2022, Cook County races The Arab Daily News polled its 3,682 followers asking them who they supported in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary elections for the Cook County Board. The Arab Daily News Editorial Board is proud to issue…

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