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“Love Trumps Hate” only fueling his success Hillary Clinton lost the November 2016 election by focusing her message on attacking Donald Trump and believing that there was no way the people would accept his message of change. The truth was there was no way they would accept her message, which was empty, undefined and wrapped in…
ADC challenges Countering Violent Extremism program ADC Reaffirms Position on CVE/CIV; Prepares for Legal Fight. Says changes to name to “Countering Islamic Violence” will be worse ADC reaffirms our steadfast opposition to the government program known as Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). Since the inception of the program ADC has never wavered on our opposition to…
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Trump reinforces relations with Arab World President Trump continued to reinforce American relations with leaders in the Arab World speaking with the President of Iraq and the Emirs of Kuwait and Qatar. The telephone calls come with days of Trump meeting with Israel’s rightwing Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and as Israeli public opinion continues to swing…
Muslims, Arabs, Palestinians ignore Nordstrom support of Israeli settlements The Arab, Muslim and even the Palestinian community in America is so easily misled by the mainstream American news media which is the primary source of anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian racism and hatred. The news media has twisted a controversy, again, exaggerating President Donald Trump’s actions while…
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Chris Kennedy to run for Illinois Governor Christopher G. Kennedy, the son of the late U.S. Attorney Robert F. Kennedy and a long time Chicagoland businessman, announce this week he will run for governor of Illinois. Kennedy’s campaign is being advised by a Palestinian American political consultant, Hanah Jubeh. By Ray Hanania The Kennedy’s are…
BDS targets Hyundai for supporting home demolitions Hyundai Targeted for Boycott Campaign by Palestinian Human Rights Defenders in Israel. Campaign Cites Company’s Complicity in Demolition of Palestinian Homes & Violations of International Law Palestinian human rights defenders launch #BoycottHyundai campaign to end its involvement in Israel’s “ethnic cleansing of Palestinian communities in Jerusalem and the Naqab” Campaign seeks…
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The Majoritarian Evil Creeps into Senate, Congress and the Administration By Mike Ghouse Ours is a Republic for a purpose and not a mob rule where the majority bullies the minority. Thank God for the founding fathers for having the vision and foresight to build a durable system. This form of government has guaranteed her…
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When did the Super Bowl become a political football? The Super Bowl began as a fantastic expression of the highest achievements of American sports and an inspiration for young people to strive in fair and stubborn competition. Since when did it become a platform for entertainers and businesses to become a political platform for their personal partisan…
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Detroit civil rights group files suit against Trump immigration Today (Tuesday), January 31, 2017, the Arab-American Civil Rights League (ACRL) will hold a press conference at the Theodore Levin Federal Courthouse to announce today’s filing of a federal lawsuit on behalf of several of its members challenging the constitutionality of President’s Trump’s executive order. The lawsuit, filed…
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Vice President Pence meets with Jordan’s King Trump administration moves to reinforce ties with moderate Arab World leaders. Speaks with leaders of United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia the day before Vice President Michael Pence, representing President Donald Trump, held its first meeting on Monday Jan. 30, 2017 with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan…
New poll: 41 % of Americans support refugee settlement New poll by Arab American Institute shows plurality of Americans stand with refugees and the undocumented, contrasting policies outlined by President Trump. Also … Muslim, Arab and Civil rights groups decry Trump immigration plans A plurality of Americans support refugee resettlement and undocumented immigrants, contrary to policy…
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President Trump orders Wall and crackdown on illegal immigration President Donald Trump issued this Executive Order on January 25, 2017 that spells out the tightening of the nation’s Immigration Laws, laws that are enforced by every other country on the planet except until now by the United States. The Order details the “Wall” to be…
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Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight Doomsday Clock Moves Ahead: It Is Now Two And A Half Minutes To Midnight “Words Matter”: Board Marks 70th Anniversary of Iconic Clock By Expressing Concern About “Unsettling” and “Ill-Considered” Statements of President Trump on Nuclear Weapons and Climate Change; Developments in North Korea, Russia, India and Pakistan Also Highlighted….
Despite End of World fear mongering, Embassy move not likely President Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric came to an abrupt halt this past week on many issues including one that Arab activists who have been asleep at the wheel for the past eight years have now grasped as an electrical charge for their protests, screams and continued…
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Trump not the first to battle media bias The news media has turned into a political party battling President Donald Trump. Journalists have hurled attacks against the president complaining about his income, nepotism, calling him a “Liar” and blaming him for racism and gender bias. Yet the news media is guilty on all counts, from outrageous…
An Open Letter to President Trump: Serving American Interests by Engaging the Iranian People Dear President Trump: On behalf of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), we write to wish you success in uniting our nation and bridging partisan divides after a divisive election. PAAIA works to advance the voice of Iranian Americans…
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News media bias is primary cause of racism As the nation engages in a political and partisan debate over racism and gender discrimination, the real culprit is actually fueling both. The news media has historically been the main impetus in fueling racism and gender bias in America, something that protestors are ignoring for political reasons….
Presidents Obama, Trump and the “complacency of hope” Why change needs to be defined not by eloquent and inspiring promises, but by a new energy in the Arab World to define itself, defend itself and fight for its own justices. The Arab World can’t rely on American presidents, inspirational words or on foreign powers Published in the…
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