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Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day

Posted on March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day

Palestinians Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Land Day The PLO Delegation Commemorates 41st Anniversary of Palestinian Land Day  The General Delegation of the PLO to the United States joins the Palestinian people in Palestine and the Diaspora in commemorating Palestine’s 41st Land Day. On March 30, 1976, Israel announced plans to expropriate over 10,000 acres of…

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Resurrecting The Way of Sabeel for Sisters and Brothers within the USA-Israeli Empire

Posted on March 30, 2017March 28, 2021 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Resurrecting The Way of Sabeel for Sisters and Brothers within the USA-Israeli Empire

Sabeel is Arabic for the “way”, “path”, “road”, “route” Sabeel is one of the most common words in the Quran, mentioned over 160 times. By Eileen Fleming Sabeel is also an international peace movement established in Jerusalem by Palestinian Christians seeking a just peace in the Holy Land as defined by international law and United Nations resolutions….

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Health, Palestine & Jordan

American Arabs deserve respect

Posted on March 28, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on American Arabs deserve respect

American Arabs deserve respect American Arabs are finding their voice in this country, engaging in business, community service and in elective office and public service. Today’s atmosphere of American Arabs running for public office is in full swing from the days years ago when politicians did everything they could to exclude Arabs from government, from services…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, mainstream, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

My Column on Cellular company rip-offs

Posted on March 28, 2017October 2, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on My Column on Cellular company rip-offs

My Column on Cellular company rip-offs Cellular companies are engaged in a war for consumer accounts but many are not being honest. Here’s my horrible experience with Sprint where I was a loyal customer for 15 years By Ray Hanania I was a loyal customer with Sprint for 15 years using their cell phone service…

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Mary Magdalene and Resurrection of Crone Wisdom

Posted on March 28, 2017September 24, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Mary Magdalene and Resurrection of Crone Wisdom

Mary Magdalene literally translates as Mary the Magdalene or Mary of Magdala, Mary Magdalene was Jewish and the New Testament reports Mary Magdalene witnessed the public torture, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus 

 By Eileen Fleming Mary Magdalene is named at least 12 times within the four Gospels, which is more than most of the 12 apostles. 

Based on texts of the…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Health, Palestine & Jordan

Another worthless “Arab Summit” of rhetoric

Posted on March 27, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Another worthless “Arab Summit” of rhetoric

Another worthless “Arab Summit” of rhetoric The Arab World is in bad need of a public relations and communications strategy, but the organization that should be leading that drive, the Arab League, doesn’t even understand why its important. The old saying that “the Arabs have the best cause but the worst lawyers, while Israel has…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Egypt, Gulf States, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Syria, US Arab Politics

Israel suspected in murder of Palestinian Mazen Faqha

Posted on March 26, 2017 By Mohammed Asad 2 Comments on Israel suspected in murder of Palestinian Mazen Faqha

Israel suspected in murder of Palestinian Mazen Faqha Mazan Faqha was a political prisoner in Israel released in the 2011 prisoner exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit on June 25, 2006. Shalit was with a group of soldiers at a military outpost when members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Bridgade captured him, holding him for five years. The…

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Republican John Findlay slams Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia

Posted on March 25, 2017March 26, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Republican John Findlay slams Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia

Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia was slammed by Republican John Findlay By Mike Ghouse I was sick of the extremists among Muslims hijacking Islam, and the long battle to wrest public relations out of them continues till this day, the American Muslims have nearly succeeded and a few more steps are needed to be taken to…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, News

Like an Eagle for the USS LIBERTY

Posted on March 25, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Like an Eagle for the USS LIBERTY

Fly Like an Eagle is a Song, an Album and a Calling A Calling is a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence By Eileen Fleming The song “FLY LIKE an EAGLE” from the album of the same name by the Steve Miller Band ranked…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Health, Palestine & Jordan, Video

Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy

Posted on March 24, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy

Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy Chicago Muslim Community Gathering to Donate Blood During World-Wide Day of Giving March 31 at Aqsa School in Bridgeview, 7361 W. 92nd St MARCH 22, 2017—CHICAGO—A Chicago non-profit that’s in the business of rallying those in the Muslim community to help make the world a better place is hoping…

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American Arabs, Press Releases

Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government

Posted on March 23, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government

Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government Christopher Kennedy, the son of slain former New York Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, told an overcrowded gathering of American Arabs outside of Chicago that he would defend the rights of immigrants and fight to bring diversity back to Illinois government when elected governor of the…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, News, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

BDS Israel to End Apartheid in the Holy Land and Save the Soul of Democracy

Posted on March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on BDS Israel to End Apartheid in the Holy Land and Save the Soul of Democracy

BDS stands for Boycott, Divest and Sanction BDS Israel is a way to End the Israeli Occupation of Palestine and Honor equal human rights for all the people of the Holy Land By Eileen Fleming BDS: boycott, divest and sanction Israel as a way to end the military occupation of Palestine received a ‘shot in the arm’…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Health, Palestine & Jordan, Video

My Column at the Arab News: Israel’s dual justice

Posted on March 22, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on My Column at the Arab News: Israel’s dual justice

My Column at the Arab News: Israel’s dual justice By Ray Hanania Israel has a dual system of justice that is based on racism. One system is for Jews and the other system is for non-Jews. A good example of the disparity is in the different ways Israel’s government handled the prosecutions of two people,…

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Arab World, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, racism, Terrorism, Writers Promote

Writers Respond: Ray Hanania to Robert E. Litman

Posted on March 22, 2017September 29, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Writers Respond: Ray Hanania to Robert E. Litman

Writers Respond: Ray Hanania to Robert E. Litman Whenever you write a column, you always encourage reader responses. Most of the time, writers, especially opinion writers, abstain from responding. But sometimes, the comment reflects a society-wide myth that needs to be addressed. This is one of those issues that needs a response. Recently, I wrote a…

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Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Terrorism, Writers Respond

Hunger crisis ravages some Middle East nations, ICRC

Posted on March 22, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Hunger crisis ravages some Middle East nations, ICRC

Hunger crisis ravages many Middle East nations, ICRC “Massive scaling up urgently needed to tackle hunger crisis” says ICRC’s Director of Operations The ICRC is appealing for $400m to help those most affected by the humanitarian crises in Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and north-east Nigeria. The funds will ensure 5 million vulnerable people receive essential…

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Arab World, Middle East, North Africa, Press Releases

American Arab launches bid for Michigan governor

Posted on March 21, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 3 Comments on American Arab launches bid for Michigan governor

American Arab launches bid for Michigan governor Michigan-born Egyptian American doctor and health care activist Abdul El-Sayed has announced his decision to throw his hat into the ring to run for Governor of the State of Michigan in the 2018 general election. El-Sayed will have to win the Democratic Party nomination before running for the office…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Egypt, Election, Middle East, News, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

UAE and France reunites for International Alliance for Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas

Posted on March 21, 2017March 21, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on UAE and France reunites for International Alliance for Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas

UAE and France reunites for International Alliance for Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and French President Francois Hollande co-chaired the Donors’ Conference, held in Paris to mark the establishment of the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in…

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Arab World, Middle East, Press Releases

Consumers ripped off by Cell phone companies

Posted on March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Consumers ripped off by Cell phone companies

Consumers ripped off by Cell phone companies I share my horrific experience with Sprint. I have been a loyal Sprint customer for 15 years only to be treated like dirt when I asked for a change and inquired why new customers were receiving a lower cost for the same plan I was already receiving. Why…

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