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New York blocks Jill Stein’s ballot access in presidential bid

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New York blocks Jill Stein’s ballot access in presidential bid
New York blocks Jill Stein’s ballot access in presidential bid

New York blocks Jill Stein’s ballot access in presidential bid Despite collecting 10 times more signatures than all other grassroots contenders, presidential candidate Jill Stein, who has strong support among Arab and Muslim Americans, has fallen shy of New York state’s  “oppressive” ballot access requirement preventing her inclusion on the presidential election ballot. Stein has…

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Crackdown on Student Protests Are a Moral Stain on This Country and Joe Biden’s Presidency       

Posted on May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Crackdown on Student Protests Are a Moral Stain on This Country and Joe Biden’s Presidency       
Crackdown on Student Protests Are a Moral Stain on This Country and Joe Biden’s Presidency       

Crackdown on Student Protests Are a Moral Stain on This Country and Joe Biden’s Presidency      On May 2nd, President Joe Biden addressed the ongoing student protests across our nation’s campuses, positioning his administration alongside those who have historically resisted progressive change. The Abandon Biden campaign recognizes and honors the vital role of student activists who…

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USC capitulates to hate and bigotry demonizing Muslims and Arabs

Posted on April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on USC capitulates to hate and bigotry demonizing Muslims and Arabs
USC capitulates to hate and bigotry demonizing Muslims and Arabs

USC capitulates to hate and bigotry demonizing Muslims and Arabs The Provost of the University of Southern California (USC) announced Monday April 15, 2024 the cancellation of the school’s valedictorian address at the school’s upcoming commencement. Valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s speech was cancelled based on alleged security concerns related to her vocal support for Palestinian liberation…

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Statement by the Abandon Biden Campaign on the April 15 Global Strike and Recent Events in the West Bank

Posted on April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Statement by the Abandon Biden Campaign on the April 15 Global Strike and Recent Events in the West Bank
Statement by the Abandon Biden Campaign on the April 15 Global Strike and Recent Events in the West Bank

Statement by the Abandon Biden Campaign on the April 15 Global Strike and Recent Events in the West Bank #AbandonBiden movement urges public to participate in the Monday, April 15 Global Strike today The #AbandonBiden campaign condemns in the strongest terms the savage actions of Israeli settlers who have unleashed terror upon Palestinian villages across…

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Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar

Posted on April 6, 2024April 7, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar
Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar

Chicago Arab and Muslim Retailer Association honors City Council members at Iftar The Chicago Arab and Muslim Retail Association (CRA) honored several members of the Chicago City Council on Wednesday April 3, 2024 for their leadership during an Iftar dinner that marked the end of Ramadan fasting. The event was held in the spacious Pazzo’s…

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AHRC Hosts High- Level UNRWA Delegation in Dearborn

Posted on March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on AHRC Hosts High- Level UNRWA Delegation in Dearborn
AHRC Hosts High- Level UNRWA Delegation in Dearborn

AHRC Hosts High- Level UNRWA Delegation in Dearborn On March 12, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) hosted a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) delegation in Dearborn in an informal briefing and discussion with community leaders. The two guests were top leaders of UNRWA: Ms. Antonia Marie De Meo, Deputy Commissioner-General…

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CAIR Exit Poll Finds 94% of Michigan Muslims Voted ‘Uncommitted’ in Dem Primary

Posted on February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR Exit Poll Finds 94% of Michigan Muslims Voted ‘Uncommitted’ in Dem Primary
CAIR Exit Poll Finds 94% of Michigan Muslims Voted ‘Uncommitted’ in Dem Primary

CAIR Exit Poll Finds 94% of Michigan Muslims Voted ‘Uncommitted’ in Dem Primary Exit poll also shows most Michigan Muslim voters would vote for third party candidate if general election were held today The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its Michigan chapter (CAIR-Michigan) tonight announced that its automated telephone exit poll of 527 Muslim…

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Arab Americans celebrate local candidates at annual forum

Posted on February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 By Ali Younes No Comments on Arab Americans celebrate local candidates at annual forum
Arab Americans celebrate local candidates at annual forum

Arab Americans celebrate local candidates at annual forum Bridgeview, Ill — Local candidates and elected officials who respect the Arab and Muslim community with open doors and fairness were feted at a community forum in Bridgeview hosted by the Arab American Illinois Political Coalition, formerly the Arab American Democratic Club. More than 400 people attended…

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#AbandonBiden leadership hosts Conference in Chicago Saturday Dec. 30, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on #AbandonBiden leadership hosts Conference in Chicago Saturday Dec. 30, 2023
#AbandonBiden leadership hosts Conference in Chicago Saturday Dec. 30, 2023

#AbandonBiden leadership hosts Conference in Chicago Saturday Dec. 30, 2023 #AbandonBiden campaign hosts conference in Chicago where Arab and Muslim American leaders will discuss their reaction to President Joe Biden’s support of the genocide and warcrimes committed by Israel against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. The conference will be held in Chicago Saturday, Dec….

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CAIR-LA Demands Santa Ana Mayor Issue Apology for Biased Behavior During City Council Meeting  

Posted on December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR-LA Demands Santa Ana Mayor Issue Apology for Biased Behavior During City Council Meeting  
CAIR-LA Demands Santa Ana Mayor Issue Apology for Biased Behavior During City Council Meeting  

CAIR-LA Demands Santa Ana Mayor Issue Apology for Biased Behavior During City Council Meeting The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today demanded that Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua issue an apology for her biased actions during a recent Santa Ana City Council meeting.    On Tuesday, Dec. 5,…

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Americans rally to support Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib targeted by Islamophobic racism

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Americans rally to support Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib targeted by Islamophobic racism
Americans rally to support Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib targeted by Islamophobic racism

Americans rally to support Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib targeted by Islamophobic racism Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib needs your help to stand up to the anti-Arab, anti-Muslim anti-Human Rights racists in the U.S Congress who are funded by the foreign-loyal political action committee network AIPAC and other extremist pro-Israel organizations. Tlaib, the only Palestinian member of the racist…

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2024 election battle among Arab Americans shaping up in Ilhan Omar’s Minnesota congressional district

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on 2024 election battle among Arab Americans shaping up in Ilhan Omar’s Minnesota congressional district
2024 election battle among Arab Americans shaping up in Ilhan Omar’s Minnesota congressional district

2024 election battle among Arab Americans shaping up in Ilhan Omar’s Minnesota congressional district By Ray Hanania At least two Arab Americans have announced their plans to challenge three-term Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-5th) in next year’s congressional elections. Sarah Gad, 36, overcame tragedy and a bout with the law to transform her life and…

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US Congress: Reject Bill to Support Forced Israeli Displacement of Palestinians to Third Countries 

Posted on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on US Congress: Reject Bill to Support Forced Israeli Displacement of Palestinians to Third Countries 
US Congress: Reject Bill to Support Forced Israeli Displacement of Palestinians to Third Countries 

US Congress: Reject Bill to Support Forced Israeli Displacement of Palestinians to Third Countries  US Should Push Israel to End War Crimes, Accept Ceasefire The United States should oppose any Israeli actions that could result in the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, said Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN). The group urged Congress…

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Arab Americans fight back against biased media coverage of Israel-Palestine violence

Posted on October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab Americans fight back against biased media coverage of Israel-Palestine violence
Arab Americans fight back against biased media coverage of Israel-Palestine violence

Arab Americans fight back against biased media coverage of Israel-Palestine violence Ongoing protests against the biased, one-sided coverage of the violence between Israeli and Palestinians. The violence from Gaza was provoked by years of violence by Israel and Jewish settler terrorists without any response from the outside world that has taken thousands of innocent Palestinian…

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‘We Can’t Stop Now’: Sami Scheetz Announces Re-Election Bid for Iowa House District 78

Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on ‘We Can’t Stop Now’: Sami Scheetz Announces Re-Election Bid for Iowa House District 78
‘We Can’t Stop Now’: Sami Scheetz Announces Re-Election Bid for Iowa House District 78

‘We Can’t Stop Now’: Sami Scheetz Announces Re-Election Bid for Iowa House District 78 State Representative Sami Scheetz (D-Linn County) announced his re-election campaign to the Iowa House of Representatives on Tuesday.  “I ran to serve Cedar Rapids because we deserve a voice in Des Moines who puts our needs first,” said Rep. Scheetz. “Over…

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Relationship between Arab Americans and African Americans needs more balance, Black State Rep says

Posted on August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Relationship between Arab Americans and African Americans needs more balance, Black State Rep says
Relationship between Arab Americans and African Americans needs more balance, Black State Rep says

Relationship between Arab Americans and African Americans needs more balance, Black State Rep says By Ray Hanania Illinois State Rep. Cyril Nichols has raised an issue that many Arab Americans prefer not to discuss. Are Arab Americans doing enough to balance the support they get from African Americans? In an interview on The Ray Hanania…

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Rev. Jackson to host 35th Anniversary of his historic 1988 candidacy for president

Posted on June 24, 2023June 28, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Rev. Jackson to host 35th Anniversary of his historic 1988 candidacy for president
Rev. Jackson to host 35th Anniversary of his historic 1988 candidacy for president

Rev. Jackson to host 35th Anniversary of his historic 1988 candidacy for president Jesse Jackson supporters plan 35th Anniversary Celebration of Historic 1988 Run for the Presidency and Issue Call for Renewed Activism Before 2024 Election  Jesse Jackson’s campaigns for President of the United States made history in 1984 and 1988, paving the way for…

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Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications
Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications

Arab American organizations do a poor job of communications By Ray Hanania I attend many conferences hosted by Arab American and Muslim American organizations every year, and there is one thing I always see that consistently undermines their effectiveness. They don’t put enough effort into self-promotion or creating press releases on their events. By not…

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