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IVI-IPO endorse Muslim in 5th Congressional District

Posted on February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on IVI-IPO endorse Muslim in 5th Congressional District
IVI-IPO endorse Muslim in 5th Congressional District

IVI-IPO endorse Muslim in 5th Congressional District IVI-IPO ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF U.S. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE SAMEENA MUSTAFA (D, IL-05) TODAY AT CITY HALL Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Time: 11am Location: Chicago City Hall, 121 N. Lasalle Drive, 2nd Floor The Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization (IVI-IPO) will announce their endorsement of U.S. Congressional candidate Sameena…

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Syrian attack on Idlib Hospital kills hospitalized newborn babies

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Syrian attack on Idlib Hospital kills hospitalized newborn babies
Syrian attack on Idlib Hospital kills hospitalized newborn babies

Syrian attack on Idlib Hospital kills hospitalized newborn babies Washington DC- Several medical facilities have been attacked and put out of service since Sunday, causing newborn babies to temporarily suffocate as their incubators lost power.The attacks left thousands with no access to medical care, as Idlib experienced fierce bombardment, including a reported chlorine gas attack….

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Georgetown Professor pens new book on Arab Culture in Doha

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Georgetown Professor pens new book on Arab Culture in Doha
Georgetown Professor pens new book on Arab Culture in Doha

Georgetown Professor pens new book on Arab Culture in Doha The Doha Experiment by Gary Wasserman is a fascinating and illuminating window into Arab culture by a professor teaching American politics at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Doha, Qatar. The following is quoted from the author about his newly relased book, The Doha…

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Obit: Illinois legislator George Shadid, 1929 – 2018

Posted on February 4, 2018February 4, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Obit: Illinois legislator George Shadid, 1929 – 2018
Obit: Illinois legislator George Shadid, 1929 – 2018

Obit: Illinois legislator George Shadid, 1929 – 2018 Lebanese American legislator based in Peoria, Illinois dies, February 3, 2018. George P. Shadid ( born on May 15, 1929) died on Saturday February 3, 2018 according to friends and family. Shadid, 88, was a pioneer in American and Illinois politics, the inspiration of the growing and…

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“Olive Branch” Paris Position: Reticence and Opacity

Posted on February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on “Olive Branch” Paris Position: Reticence and Opacity
“Olive Branch” Paris Position: Reticence and Opacity

“Olive Branch” Paris Position: Reticence and Opacity Ankara’s Operation “Olive Branch” in Afrin indicates a new orientation to reinstate Paris’ position in the Syrian civil war by trying to be a major player in the process of Syrian peace talks negotiations. By Abdennour Toumi Turkey’s current military foray Operation “Olive Branch” in Afrin, a northwestern…

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Beware of pro-Israel Quora.com

Posted on February 1, 2018February 1, 2018 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Beware of pro-Israel Quora.com
Beware of pro-Israel Quora.com

Beware of pro-Israel Quora.com The social media “question” site Quora.com recently pushed me to join so I did. I thought it might help with columns I write. You post a question and strangers answer. I posted a question this week that apparently Quora didn’t like. Why haven’t the Arabs done more to protest against President…

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ADC protests US failure to grant Syria refugees sanctuary

Posted on January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC protests US failure to grant Syria refugees sanctuary
ADC protests US failure to grant Syria refugees sanctuary

ADC protests US failure to grant Syria refugees sanctuary On Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 7,000 Syrian beneficiaries in the U.S. The decision only allows current TPS holders to renew their status. DHS refused to re-designate Syria for TPS. ADC…

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El-Sayed eligible to continue run for Michigan Governor

Posted on January 31, 2018September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on El-Sayed eligible to continue run for Michigan Governor
El-Sayed eligible to continue run for Michigan Governor

El-Sayed eligible to continue run for Michigan Governor Michigan politics is not only messy, but the news media there is often driven by racism especially against Arab American candidates. Rumors, innuendos and ridiculous birther claims would normally be ignored if about non-Arabs but when an Arab is involved, they suddenly become front page headlines. The…

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USS Liberty Father, Son and the State of American Legion Resolution 40 in Our Union

Posted on January 31, 2018September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on USS Liberty Father, Son and the State of American Legion Resolution 40 in Our Union
USS Liberty Father, Son and the State of American Legion Resolution 40 in Our Union

In his first State of the Union Address Mr. Trump spoke about American dreams and said: “This Congress could put America first, set politics aside and come together to get the job done.” American Legion’s Resolution 40 is a job that requires “American grit, accountability and respect” for our Veterans who ‘dream’ of justice from…

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

New Book: “Burning Country” – New edition, Syrians in Revolution and War

Posted on January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on New Book: “Burning Country” – New edition, Syrians in Revolution and War
New Book: “Burning Country” – New edition, Syrians in Revolution and War

New Book: “Burning Country” – New edition, Syrians in Revolution and War by authors Robin Yassin-Kassab and Leila Al-Shami Paperback | 20th February 2018 | 9780745337821 | 320pp | £14.99 In 2011, many Syrians took to the streets of Damascus to demand the overthrow of the government of Bashar al-Assad. Today, much of Syria has become a war…

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Israel uses every trick to blame everyone else but themselves

Posted on January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Israel uses every trick to blame everyone else but themselves
Israel uses every trick to blame everyone else but themselves

Israel uses every trick to blame everyone else but themselves According to Israeli government propaganda, Israeli settlers and soldiers are not killing Palestinians. Palestinians are instead throwing themselves at Israeli settler and soldier bullets, causing their own death. And Israel has a right to demand redress for those actions By Ray Hanania On June 14,…

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Arab Museum hosts Women Writers Feb. 9

Posted on January 29, 2018April 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Museum hosts Women Writers Feb. 9
Arab Museum hosts Women Writers Feb. 9

Arab Museum hosts Women Writers Feb. 9 With dynamic spoken word and compelling musical performances, the 2018Winter/Spring Global Fridays season at the Arab American National Museum is a tour de force by women of color. The season opens with Women Writers Resist!, a Black History Month celebration on Friday, Feb. 9. Leading off the evening…

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American Arabs, Entertainment, News

Arab Americans winning more respect from elected officials

Posted on January 28, 2018September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans winning more respect from elected officials
Arab Americans winning more respect from elected officials

Arab Americans winning more respect from elected officials For many years, Arab Americans were frequently abused by politicians who targeted them in mudslinging tirades and public attacks. In 2000, Hillary Clinton returned money from an Arab Muslim organization because pro-Israel fanatics accused them of supporting terrorism. The charge was false but Clinton returned the money…

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65 Israeli Laws that target and discriminate against non-Jews in Israel

Posted on January 27, 2018January 30, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on 65 Israeli Laws that target and discriminate against non-Jews in Israel
65 Israeli Laws that target and discriminate against non-Jews in Israel

65 Israeli Laws that target and discriminate against non-Jews in Israel Israel has 65 laws that directly discriminate against Christians and Muslims or that are used to justify discrimination in every level of life against non-Jewish citizens of Israel. Some of the laws were founded during the British Mandate and were denounced by Jews in…

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Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, racism, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

White House Six Day War Logs, Sex, Lies, and the USS Liberty

Posted on January 26, 2018January 26, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on White House Six Day War Logs, Sex, Lies, and the USS Liberty
White House Six Day War Logs, Sex, Lies, and the USS Liberty

Respect and gratitude to Mathilde Krim for her AIDS activism and other good works. This article concerns the USS Liberty and Mathilde Krim’s White House visits during the Six Day War. By Eileen Fleming “MOSSAD Eyes and Ears, Mathilde Krim, LBJ and the USS LIBERTY” was published three days before Mathilde Krim died at her home in Kings Point,…

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

How racism infects the American mainstream news media

Posted on January 26, 2018January 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on How racism infects the American mainstream news media
How racism infects the American mainstream news media

How racism infects the American mainstream news media Racism dominates the mainstream American news media and there are examples of this everyday in news stories that the media promotes. The real tragedy is that most Arab Americans don’t care and do nothing about it. Instead, they prefer to be led by their noses against populist…

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Obit: American Arab journalism, history titan Joseph Haiek dies

Posted on January 25, 2018August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Obit: American Arab journalism, history titan Joseph Haiek dies
Obit: American Arab journalism, history titan Joseph Haiek dies

Obit: American Arab journalism, history titan Joseph Haiek dies Joseph Haiek was a journalism and history titan in the American Arab community who spent his life documenting the story of the Arab community in this country. It was a huge task considering that many of the pages were blank and that so few Arabs in…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Egypt, Iraq, Journalism, Middle East, Obits, Opinion, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Only one Arab movie makes Oscar cut

Posted on January 24, 2018October 30, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Only one Arab movie makes Oscar cut
Only one Arab movie makes Oscar cut

Only one Arab movie makes Oscar cut The Middle East war often flares up on the big screen between the forces of the racist communications savvy Israel and the oppressed people of Palestine and the Arab World. But this year, only one movie has made it to the partisan prejudices of the corrupt Western World,…

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