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Racist Arab Hater Senator Bob Menendez demands answers on Khashoggi

Posted on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Racist Arab Hater Senator Bob Menendez demands answers on Khashoggi
Racist Arab Hater Senator Bob Menendez demands answers on Khashoggi

Racist Arab Hater Senator Bob Menendez demands answers on Khashoggi U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, who has introduced legislation to deny justice to Christian and Muslim Arabs, defended Israel’s militarist oppression and land theft, and has spoken publicly against the interests of Arab Americans, Arab Muslims, and the Arab World, has incredulously demanded details into the…

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President USS Liberty Veterans Association and Professor Joan Mellen Join Forces

Posted on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on President USS Liberty Veterans Association and Professor Joan Mellen Join Forces
President USS Liberty Veterans Association and Professor Joan Mellen Join Forces

“Blood in the Water: How the U.S. and Israel conspired to Ambush the USS Liberty” opens with the scene at the American Embassy in Tel Aviv, on the top floor presided over by the CIA chief of station John Hadden… By Eileen Fleming On Sunday in Orlando Professor Joan Mellen joined forces with Ernest Gallo,…

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Activism, American Arabs, Arab American History, Bloggers, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Journalism, Media Bias, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, US Arab Politics

A Cri-de-coeur for Dignity and Stability 

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on A Cri-de-coeur for Dignity and Stability 
A Cri-de-coeur for Dignity and Stability 

A Cri-de-coeur for Dignity and Stability  Algerians are scrupulously suspicious of the number five (al-Khamsa) or Fatma’s hand. By Abdennour Toumi  Thousands of Algerians across the country head to the streets, breaking the wall of shame the regime and its acolytes built to silence any opposition voice. Fear is no longer a factor in the…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa, Opinion

Saudis donate $500 Million to Yemen Humanitarian relief

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudis donate $500 Million to Yemen Humanitarian relief

Saudis donate $500 Million to Yemen Humanitarian relief The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that it is contributing USD $500 million in new funding for the UN-approved Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan (YHRP) for 2019. This donation increases the support provided by the Kingdom to help the Yemeni people to more than USD $14…

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I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14

Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14
I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14

I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14 I Heart Halal™, the premier halal lifestyle festival in America, announces the second I Heart Halal event, taking place at Chicago’s landmark Navy Pier, Festival Halls A & B, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14, 2019. Following an inaugural…

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Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition

Posted on February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition
Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition

Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition Announcement made in UAE on the sidelines of 4th Global Halal Industry Platform. Al Maeeni: UAE established and implemented the world’s first Halal food system A unified Pan-Arab framework for the mutual recognition of Halal products and services certificates was announced in the United Arab…

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Why General Ali Ghediri’s candidacy is way too early? 

Posted on February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Why General Ali Ghediri’s candidacy is way too early? 
Why General Ali Ghediri’s candidacy is way too early? 

Why General Ali Ghediri’s candidacy is way too early? A retired-General who wants to revolutionize Algeria’s political establishment, he has a story to tell, so let history be the judge. By Abdennour Toumi  I want to ask retired General Ali Ghediri, former Human Resources Director at the Algerian Defense Ministry, to give one reason why…

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WalletHub lists Most and Least Diverse cities in America

Posted on February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on WalletHub lists Most and Least Diverse cities in America
WalletHub lists Most and Least Diverse cities in America

WalletHub lists Most and Least Diverse cities in America The U.S. today is a melting pot of cultures, thanks to increasing ethnic and racial diversification. If the trend continues, America will be more colorful than ever by 2045, at which point no single ethnic group will constitute the majority in the U.S. for the first…

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Media bias against Arabs comes out at Saudi press conference

Posted on February 14, 2019February 20, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Media bias against Arabs comes out at Saudi press conference
Media bias against Arabs comes out at Saudi press conference

Media bias against Arabs comes out at Saudi press conference Upfront at the table of mainstream news media bias and hypocrisy at a press briefing held at the Saudi Embassy in Washington D.C. The event only reinforced my belief that the U.S. news media is anti-Arab, anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian. By Ray Hanania I had the…

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Arab American War Veterans website is looking for your military stories

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American War Veterans website is looking for your military stories
Arab American War Veterans website is looking for your military stories

Arab American War Veterans website is looking for your military stories New website seeks to document the experiences of Arab Americans who have served or are still serving in the U.S. Military. The profiles and photographs are being archived on a new website to help Americans better understand the contributions Arab Americans have made and…

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Martyred Valentines and Evolutionary Love  

Posted on February 13, 2019February 14, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Martyred Valentines and Evolutionary Love  

Ancient Romans may be responsible for Valentines Day for history records Emperor Claudius II executing two men — both named Valentine — on Feb. 14 during the 3rd century A.D. Modern times Valentines Day and love go together like hand in glove; but what is love? By Eileen Fleming In one woodcut portrait of Valentine, the text claims…

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

Muslim candidates running for offices in Chicago and Suburbs

Posted on February 13, 2019June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Muslim candidates running for offices in Chicago and Suburbs
Muslim candidates running for offices in Chicago and Suburbs

Muslim candidates running for offices in Chicago and Suburbs New Muslim Political Organization makes its first endorsements in Chicago City-Wide Elections: Ameya Pawar for City Treasurer and Anna Valencia for City Clerk. The Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition also released its list of Muslims running for office in Chicago and the Chicagoland suburbs Today, on the first day…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Election, mainstream, News, Politics

Whats the American Muslim Agenda?

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Whats the American Muslim Agenda?

Dr. Mike Ghouse ​What is that Americans Muslims want? How close are they to what you want? What can they do about it? What are your issues with each other? If you are a conservative, grudgingly, you’ll see the value in this book, and if you are a moderate, you’ll dance and sing along with…

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Pelosi has 513,949 reasons to make Omar apologize for “Benjamin” comment

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Pelosi has 513,949 reasons to make Omar apologize for “Benjamin” comment
Pelosi has 513,949 reasons to make Omar apologize for “Benjamin” comment

Pelosi has 513,949 reasons to make Omar apologize for “Benjamin” comment #Benjamins #ProIsraelPACS #BuyingCongress No wonder #NancyPelosiwas so quick to hammer Congresswoman #IhlanOmar to apologize over her accurate claims that the pro-Israel lobby buys influence in the U.S. Congress through millions in donations “Benjamins” (100 dollar bills). Here’s the list: By Ray Hanania This week,…

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American Arabs, Israel, Middle East, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics, Writers Promote

ADC Stands With Congresswoman Ilhan Omar! 

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC Stands With Congresswoman Ilhan Omar! 
ADC Stands With Congresswoman Ilhan Omar! 

ADC Stands With Congresswoman Ilhan Omar!  The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) unequivocally condemns all attacks and mischaracterizations against Representative Ilhan Omar for her outspoken position in support of Palestinian human rights. It is absurd that Representative Omar is being targeted for exercising her legal right to question the influence of AIPAC, one of the most…

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American Arabs, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

What Americans Need to Know about Mordechai Vanunu: UPDATED

Posted on February 9, 2019March 3, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on What Americans Need to Know about Mordechai Vanunu: UPDATED

Over 4,000 movie producers, reps, and managers have received hard copies and thousands more PDF copies of InkTip’s February edition, which includes the following logline for “This American and Israel’s Nuclear Whistle Blower Vanunu” on page 10: “TRUE Story of this middle aged American who realized her childhood dream of being a reporter after a…

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

Veteran Detroit region Congressman John Dingell passes

Posted on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Veteran Detroit region Congressman John Dingell passes

Veteran Detroit region Congressman John Dingell passes America’s longest-serving Congressman John David Dingell Jr. died on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Dingell,who was succeeded by his wife Debbie Dingell in the 12th Congressional District, was born on July 8, 1926. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from December 13, 1955, until…

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American Arabs, News, Obits, Politics, US Arab Politics

Algeria’s State: Between Deep State’s Denial and Opposition’s Delusion

Posted on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Algeria’s State: Between Deep State’s Denial and Opposition’s Delusion
Algeria’s State: Between Deep State’s Denial and Opposition’s Delusion

Algeria’s State: Between Deep State’s Denial and Opposition’s Delusion Political debate between competing interests does not necessarily have a malign effect on the search for accountability. By Abdennour Toumi Last week Algeria’s ruling coalition endorsed President Abdelaziz Bouteflika as its candidate in the April, 2019 Presidential election, despite his poor health — however, the 82-year-old…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion

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