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Democrat Socialist label not undermining Democrat vote in November

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Democrat Socialist label not undermining Democrat vote in November

Democrat Socialist label not undermining Democrat vote in November By Ray Hanania Chicago, IL – A recently released Zogby poll shows that the label “Democratic Socialist” will not undermine the performance of Democrats against Republicans in the November 3, 2026, General Elections. Both Republicans and Democrats, including former US Senator Hillary Clinton and President Donald…

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Analysis by Arab Center Washington DC: Iran’s Nuclear Leverage Survives the War

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Analysis by Arab Center Washington DC: Iran’s Nuclear Leverage Survives the War

Analysis by Arab Center Washington DC: Iran’s Nuclear Leverage Survives the War By Sina Azodi When President Donald Trump, in close partnership with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attacked Iran on February 28, 2026, he anticipated the total capitulation of the Islamic Republic. Although the opening phase of the campaign inflicted significant damage on Iran’s military and nuclear…

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Aber Kawas Wins SD-12 Primary, on Track to Become First Palestinian, First Muslim Woman Elected in New York State

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Aber Kawas Wins SD-12 Primary, on Track to Become First Palestinian, First Muslim Woman Elected in New York State

Aber Kawas Wins SD-12 Primary, on Track to Become First Palestinian, First Muslim Woman Elected in New York State On Tuesday, Aber Kawas won the Democratic primary and became the Democratic nominee for State Senate for SD-12 in Queens, bringing her one step closer to becoming the first Palestinian and first Muslim woman elected to…

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American Arab Chamber rallies community for Orland Mayor Jim Dodge

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American Arab Chamber rallies community for Orland Mayor Jim Dodge

American Arab Chamber rallies community for Orland Mayor Jim Dodge Orland Park, IL – The American Arab Chamber of Commerce hosted a rally and fundraiser on Tuesday June 16, 2026 for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge and his board team. The event was held at Al Bahaar Restaurant, 39 Orland Square Drive in the Orland…

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois host fundraiser for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois host fundraiser for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge

American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois host fundraiser for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge The American Arab Chamber of Commerce will host a fundraiser on Tuesday June 16, 2026 to support Jim Dodge, who was elected the mayor of Orland Park in the election on April 1, 2025, expelling disgraced Mayor Keith Pekau who…

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Arab Center analyzes prospects for an effective Arab Joint List in Israeli elections

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Arab Center analyzes prospects for an effective Arab Joint List in Israeli elections

Arab Center analyzes prospects for an effective Arab Joint List in Israeli elections Arab Center of Washington D.C. Executive Director Khalil Jahshan has authored an analysis of the prospects for an effective Arab Joint List in the upcoming Israeli elections. Jahshan writes that the three Palestinian Arab Parties in Israel announced that they would run…

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NO AZURE FOR APARTHEID: Workers Protest Microsoft’s Build Conference for Third Year in a Row

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NO AZURE FOR APARTHEID: Workers Protest Microsoft’s Build Conference for Third Year in a Row

NO AZURE FOR APARTHEID: Workers Protest Microsoft’s Build Conference for Third Year in a Row Over the past two days, June 2nd-3rd, Microsoft workers with No Azure for Apartheid have led protests and disruptions on land, sea, and air, of the flagship annual Build conference for the third year in a row, to protest Microsoft’s participation in the…

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American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes two new board members

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American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes two new board members

American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes two new board members Board Additions Bring Decades of Legal Excellence and Deep-Rooted Commitment to Arab American Civil Rights The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) today announces the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Johnny Simon, a nationally recognized trial attorney, and Cheryl Faris, a veteran civil rights…

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24 members of Congress demand US probes of American Arabs killed by Israel

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24 members of Congress demand US probes of American Arabs killed by Israel

24 members of Congress demand US probes of American Arabs killed by Israel By Ray Hanania As the one-year anniversary of the killing of an American Arab Khamis Ayyad by Israeli settlers approaches, 24 members of the U.S. Congress expressed frustration in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Acting U.S. Attorney…

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Hearing this week on bill to repeal Illinois’ discriminatory BDS bill

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Hearing this week on bill to repeal Illinois’ discriminatory BDS bill

Hearing this week on bill to repeal Illinois’ discriminatory BDS bill Statement from State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid on the drive to repeal the discriminatory anti-BDS Bill in Pringfield: The Illinois Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act, HB 2723, is officially in committee, and the hearing is scheduled for Thursday. Our bill repeals Illinois’ 2015 anti-boycott law,…

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Arab Center Washington D.C. hosts conference on Trump upending democracy and diplomacy April 9, 2026

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Arab Center Washington D.C. hosts conference on Trump upending democracy and diplomacy April 9, 2026

Arab Center Washington D.C. hosts conference on Trump upending democracy and diplomacy April 9, 2026 Chicago, IL — The Arab Center of Washington D.C. has a power-packed program to address the dramatic international foreign policy changes and policies being pursued by President Donald Trump. Trump was inaugurated to his second term in January 2025, succeeding…

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Heeb Magazine offers new podcast, and join Heeb Media Guild

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Heeb Magazine offers new podcast, and join Heeb Media Guild

Heeb Magazine offers new podcast, and join Heeb Media Guild Your friends at Heeb have been busy! In this issue: It’s a podcast network! We found your long lost Heeb t-shirt Does Bibi belong in jail? A nostalgic newsletter for OG Heebsters Join the Heeb Media Guild Check it all out below! Introducing… the Heeb…

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Jared Kushner tells it straight on Gaza and Iran at FII Conference

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Jared Kushner tells it straight on Gaza and Iran at FII Conference

Jared Kushner tells it straight on Gaza and Iran at FII Conference By Ray Hanania Miami, Fl – President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, a Special Peace Envoy for Gaza and Ukraine, acknowledged during a presentation at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Priority Summit in Miami Thursday, that he has been criticized by all sides…

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CAIR-Chicago Stands with Mayor Brandon Johnson in Affirming Equal Protection Against All Hate Crimes

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CAIR-Chicago Stands with Mayor Brandon Johnson in Affirming Equal Protection Against All Hate Crimes

CAIR-Chicago Stands with Mayor Brandon Johnson in Affirming Equal Protection Against All Hate Crimes (CHICAGO, IL, 3/27/2026) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Chicago office (CAIR-Chicago), today expressed its strong support for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s position that all hate crimes must be addressed with equal urgency and seriousness, amid ongoing public debate following the resignation of…

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Ruzevich race for Congress showcases challenges facing pro-Arab candidates

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Ruzevich race for Congress showcases challenges facing pro-Arab candidates

Ruzevich race for Congress showcases challenges facing pro-Arab candidates By Ray Hanania One of the few races that many people in the Arab American community were very hopeful about was the challenge to unresponsive Congressman Sean Casten in the 6th Congressional District by Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich, political consultant and deputy campaign manager Sawsan Abubaker said…

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce hosts Iftar with regional officials and community leaders

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce hosts Iftar with regional officials and community leaders

American Arab Chamber of Commerce hosts Iftar with regional officials and community leaders More than 250 people attended an Iftar that was co-hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta on Thursday evening at the Bolingbrook Community Center. An Iftar is the evening meal served at sunset that signifies the end…

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Ruzevich slams Casten’s support of Genocide in Palestine

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Ruzevich slams Casten’s support of Genocide in Palestine

Ruzevich slams Casten’s support of Genocide in Palestine How do you know an incumbent is worried about losing the primary election? He introduces a bill that attempts to cover up his complicity in an ongoing genocide, his disregard for his constituency, and his desire to maintain the status quo in Congress. Statement from candidate Joseph…

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Uniejewski Campaign Launches Second Digital Ad in 6th District State Senate race

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Uniejewski Campaign Launches Second Digital Ad in 6th District State Senate race

Uniejewski Campaign Launches Second Digital Ad in 6th District State Senate race Nick Uniejewski campaign highlights Tribune endorsement and sharp contrast in 6th District State Senate race. Releases new digital campaign ad Chicago, IL – Democratic State Senate candidate Nick Uniejewski announced the launch of his second digital advertisement in the 6th District race. The…

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