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Jewish and Muslim Partnership  commemorate Anniversary of Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting

Posted on October 24, 2019October 26, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Jewish and Muslim Partnership  commemorate Anniversary of Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting
Jewish and Muslim Partnership  commemorate Anniversary of Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting

Jewish and Muslim Partnership  commemorate Anniversary of Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting FOUNDATION FOR ETHNIC UNDERSTANDING & MUSLIM WORLD LEAGUE JOIN TOGETHER FOR SEASON OF TWINNING PROGRAM As the first anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting approaches, The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) and the Muslim World League announced an historic partnership for an innovative Season of…

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ADC Legal Fellowship Opportunity: Seeking Legal Fellow

Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Legal Fellowship Opportunity: Seeking Legal Fellow
ADC Legal Fellowship Opportunity: Seeking Legal Fellow

ADC Legal Fellowship Opportunity: Seeking Legal Fellow The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is hiring one legal fellow to work with ADC’s Legal Department for the upcoming year of 2020. Interested law graduates must submit all required materials by December 1, 2019 to be considered. Description: ADC has protected the Arab-American community for 39 years against defamation,…

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CSO from US State Department and SDRPY Complete 2nd Stabilization Workshop

Posted on October 24, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on CSO from US State Department and SDRPY Complete 2nd Stabilization Workshop
CSO from US State Department and SDRPY Complete 2nd Stabilization Workshop

CSO from US State Department and SDRPY Complete 2nd Stabilization Workshop Workshop trained more than 80 professionals from a number of Saudi ministries and government agencies A workshop focused on key challenges to stabilization operations and organized by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau…

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Governments and Internet companies fail to meet challenges of online hate – UN expert

Posted on October 21, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Governments and Internet companies fail to meet challenges of online hate – UN expert
Governments and Internet companies fail to meet challenges of online hate – UN expert

Governments and Internet companies fail to meet challenges of online hate – UN expert In a landmark report that reinforces legal standards to combat online hate, the UN’s monitor for freedom of expression calls on governments and companies to move away from standardless policies and inconsistent enforcement, and to align their laws and practices against…

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If It’s OK for 1969 Actions in Viet Nam Why Not for 1967 Actions Off The Coast of the Sinai Peninsula?

Posted on October 18, 2019October 13, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on If It’s OK for 1969 Actions in Viet Nam Why Not for 1967 Actions Off The Coast of the Sinai Peninsula?
If It’s OK for 1969 Actions in Viet Nam Why Not for 1967 Actions Off The Coast of the Sinai Peninsula?

If It’s OK for 1969 Actions in Viet Nam Why Not for 1967 Actions Off The Coast of the Sinai Peninsula? The US government has traditionally awarded the Medal of Honor by the President at the White House. Not always, traditionally. The US government has never asked the government of the opposing force if they…

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Gaza hosts Edward Said Institute for Music Education festival

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Gaza hosts Edward Said Institute for Music Education festival
Gaza hosts Edward Said Institute for Music Education festival

Gaza hosts Edward Said Institute for Music Education festival A photo array of performances at the Edward Said Institute for Music Education in the Gaza Strip held in October 2019. By Tarek Masaud Palestinian Photographer The Edward Said Institute for Music Education, in conjunction with a youth organization, launches activities throughout the Gaza Strip to…

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Spiritual Progressive Responds to U.S. Attorney General William Barr

Posted on October 14, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment on Spiritual Progressive Responds to U.S. Attorney General William Barr

Inspired by Attorney General William Barr blaming “secularists” and “so-called progressives” for wreaking havoc on American society, this spiritual progressive responds citing Stages of the Soul.   By Eileen Fleming   Last Friday Attorney General William Barr shocked some legal experts -and this spiritual progressive with deep Catholic roots- over his defense of religious freedom. In his…

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Help Wanted: USS Liberty FOIA Attorney

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on Help Wanted: USS Liberty FOIA Attorney
Help Wanted: USS Liberty FOIA Attorney

Help Wanted: USS Liberty FOIA Attorney The National Security Agency has a habit of claiming they have posted all USS Liberty related documents in their files on their webpage, waiting a few years and posting more USS Liberty related documents on their website and claim they have posted all USS Liberty related information in their…

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Dear Florida Voters from this Concerned Citizen and Reporter Without Borders

Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Dear Florida Voters from this Concerned Citizen and Reporter Without Borders
Dear Florida Voters from this Concerned Citizen and Reporter Without Borders

Immediately after reading the transcript of Mr. Trump’s Ukraine phone call and the whistleblower’s statement this concerned citizen contacted my Florida Congressional representatives seeking they support we the people. By Eileen Fleming Compelled by the transcript of Mr. Trump’s Ukraine phone call and the whistleblower’s statement, this reporter immediately contacted Senators Marco Rubio, Rick Scott,…

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A Real Request to Congress RE: Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on A Real Request to Congress RE: Trump Impeachment Inquiry
A Real Request to Congress RE: Trump Impeachment Inquiry

This Florida based reporter contacted Senator Marco Rubio immediately after hearing him claim Mr. Trump’s televised call from the White House lawn to China was “not a real request” to investigate Joe Biden and his son. By Eileen Fleming The Subject line announced: “A Real Request” and the body of my message sent through Florida Senator Marco…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Opinion

Help Wanted: USS Liberty Whistleblower

Posted on October 5, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on Help Wanted: USS Liberty Whistleblower
Help Wanted: USS Liberty Whistleblower

Help Wanted: USS Liberty Whistleblower In 1979 with the publication of Assault on the Liberty, Jim Ennes became the first USS Liberty whistleblower.  In 1982 the survivors of the USS Liberty became whistleblowers followed closely by many high-ranking US Navy officers. Now it’s your turn. by Joe Meadors It’s an old story.  One we’ve told…

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Hollywood, Journalism stories and Vanunu Mordechai WhistleBlower update

Posted on October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Hollywood, Journalism stories and Vanunu Mordechai WhistleBlower update
Hollywood, Journalism stories and Vanunu Mordechai WhistleBlower update

The Washington Post Global opinion piece announced “Hollywood loves triumphant journalism stories. This isn’t one” vis-a-vis Jamal Khashoggi. That oped inspired this update regarding Israel’s nuclear whistle blower Mordechai Vanunu vis-a-vis Hollywood. By Eileen Fleming David Von Drehle began The Washington Post Global Opinion piece stating “Hollywood loves heroic journalists” then contended, “The case of Khashoggi should…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

CAIR to host 25th Annual Gala Nov. 9, 2019

Posted on September 30, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on CAIR to host 25th Annual Gala Nov. 9, 2019
CAIR to host 25th Annual Gala Nov. 9, 2019

CAIR to host 25th Annual Gala Nov. 9, 2019 The early-bird registration discount ends at midnight tonight for CAIR’s 25th anniversary gala featuring special guest Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), political commentator Dean Obeidallah, activist and community leader Linda Sarsour, and State Representative Movita Johnson-Harrell (D-PA) to be held Saturday, November 9, at the Grand Hyatt…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, Event, Events

Documentary Filmmaker returns to find parents’ ancestral homes in Mexico and Palestine

Posted on September 30, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Documentary Filmmaker returns to find parents’ ancestral homes in Mexico and Palestine
Documentary Filmmaker returns to find parents’ ancestral homes in Mexico and Palestine

Documentary Filmmaker returns to find parents’ ancestral homes in Mexico and Palestine Chicago filmmaker just launched Kickstarter campaign for production in Mexico for new film that seeks to provide accurate representations of the American immigrant community through her personal story. Colette Ghunim, Chicago-based director of the award-winning documentary The People’s Girls, which investigated the issue…

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American Arabs, Arab American History, Arab World, Culture, Features, Movies, Palestine & Jordan

US Institute for Peace to detail Syria Report Sept. 26

Posted on September 24, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on US Institute for Peace to detail Syria Report Sept. 26

US Institute for Peace to detail Syria Report Sept. 26 Congress directed the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) to facilitate the bipartisan Syria Study Group (SSG) to examine the current state of the conflict and make recommendations on the military and diplomatic strategy of the United States going forward. To present the SSG’s final…

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Arab World, Civil Rights, Event, Events, Features, News, Syria

Dingell express concern in Whistleblower controversy

Posted on September 24, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Dingell express concern in Whistleblower controversy

Dingell express concern in Whistleblower controversy Congresswoman Debbie Dingell: Critical to Protect National Security & Constitution, Begin Formal Investigation in Whistleblower case Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement: “I remain deeply concerned about the division in this country that I fear could harm the roots of our democracy. We are a divided…

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Election, News, Politics

UNRWA USA partners in Run with Right to Movement Palestine to raise funds

Posted on September 24, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on UNRWA USA partners in Run with Right to Movement Palestine to raise funds
UNRWA USA partners in Run with Right to Movement Palestine to raise funds

UNRWA USA partners in Run with Right to Movement Palestine to raise funds UNRWA USA is partnering with Right to Movement Palestine to bring a group of runners and refugees from Palestine to relay run 250 miles  down the East Coast, from New York to DC, in just five days, to deliver a message that…

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Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, refugees

American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019

Posted on September 23, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019
American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019

American Arab Chamber hosts “Building Bridges” banquet Oct. 18, 2019 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet on Oct. 18, 2019 at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. Registration opens at 5:30 pm. The chamber will celebrate 27 years of business activism. Location: The Henry 300 Town Center Dr. Dearborn, MI…

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