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APN protests detention of New Israel Fund VP

Posted on February 9, 2017February 9, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on APN protests detention of New Israel Fund VP

APN protests detention of New Israel Fund VP Americans for Peace now expresses its Deep Concern over Israel’s Detention and Questioning of NIF Vice President Jennifer Gorovitz. Detention expands from Palestinians harassed at Ben Gurion Airport to American Jewish activists who criticize Israel’s extremist rightwing government Washington, DC – Americans for Peace Now (APN) is deeply concerned about…

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Muslims, Arabs, Palestinians ignore Nordstrom support of Israeli settlements

Posted on February 9, 2017February 9, 2017 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Muslims, Arabs, Palestinians ignore Nordstrom support of Israeli settlements

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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Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, US Arab Politics

Chris Kennedy to run for Illinois Governor

Posted on February 8, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Chris Kennedy to run for Illinois Governor

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…

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New book on challenges facing refugees, immigrants

Posted on February 7, 2017February 9, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on New book on challenges facing refugees, immigrants

New book on challenges facing refugees, immigrants Melissa Fleming, Chief Spokesperson of the UN Refugee agency and one of the world’s foremost experts on refugees, has published a new book that speaks to the heart of the debate over the suspension of refugee resettlement in the United States and the suspension of visas for immigrants…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Book Review, Middle East, News, Press Releases

New book released on a Jewish immigrant’s story to Israel

Posted on February 7, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on New book released on a Jewish immigrant’s story to Israel

New book released on a Jewish immigrant’s story to Israel Chutzpah & High Heels Launched by Yotzeret Publishing New memoir explores life as an American immigrant in Israel and Jewish pluralism February 7, 2017 – St. Paul, MN – Yotzeret Publishing, which publishes books written from a Jewish perspective with a specialty in those written…

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BDS targets Hyundai for supporting home demolitions

Posted on February 7, 2017November 8, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on BDS targets Hyundai for supporting home demolitions

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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Two new Cable TV Networks targeting American Arabs launched

Posted on February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Two new Cable TV Networks targeting American Arabs launched

Two new Cable TV Networks targeting American Arabs launched On January 19th, 2017 ZEE TV Americas held a press conference/community event in New Jersey for the launch of 2 New Networks – ZEE ALWAN & ZEE AFLAM targeting the Arab audiences in the USA. ZEE ALWAN is An Indian Drama & Entertainment Channel and ZEE…

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PLO denounces Israeli land grab

Posted on February 7, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on PLO denounces Israeli land grab

PLO denounces Israeli land grab The “most Democratic country in the Middle East” this week adopted a law that strips the rights of Christians and Muslims to land they own in order to allow Israelis who are Jewish only to live on those lands and build homes. The law is a fundamental aspect of Apartheid laws…

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Widespread destruction in wake of Israeli attacks

Posted on February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 By Mohammed Asad No Comments on Widespread destruction in wake of Israeli attacks

Widespread destruction in wake of Israeli attacks Israeli aircraft fired missiles and dropped bombs in another terrorist attack against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip causing widespread destruction, damage and loss of life. The world complains when Palestinians fire rockets at Israel but is silent when Israel fires rockets and more at Palestinians By Mohammed…

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The Majoritarian Evil Creeps into Senate, Congress and the Administration

Posted on February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on The Majoritarian Evil Creeps into Senate, Congress and the Administration

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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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, Politics

Lady Gaga causes ruckus, again, over Super Bowl song

Posted on February 6, 2017 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Lady Gaga causes ruckus, again, over Super Bowl song

Lady Gaga causes ruckus, again, over Super Bowl song Superstar singer Lady Gaga has lit up Social Media with renewed speculation over why she included the word “Lebanese” in one of the songs she performed at the 51st (LI) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, called “Born This Way.” The word popped up in a set…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, News

Is Islam compatible with Democracy?

Posted on February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Is Islam compatible with Democracy?

Is Islam compatible with Democracy? Is Islam compatible with Democracy? Echoura-cracy, Democracy and Islamic Economy Toward the Emerging Neo-bourgeoise. The moderate Islamists seem to be seeking a realistic economic strategy to adjust between Sharia, martini and bikini like in Qatar, Morocco and Turkey. By Abdennour Toumi Is Islam compatible with Democracy? This is a question…

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Donald J. Trump: Jon Stewart and This American’s Request #ExecutiveOrder #USSLibertyRemembranceDay

Posted on February 1, 2017February 9, 2017 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Donald J. Trump: Jon Stewart and This American’s Request #ExecutiveOrder #USSLibertyRemembranceDay

Jon Stewart Blows Doors Trump’s Executive Orders Bulls—t! BOOM! DONE! By Eileen Fleming The first ten days in the era of Trump brought US twenty Executive Orders. Jon Stewart blessed America on Tuesday night’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by portraying Donald J. Trump. With a dead animal on his head and a very…

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

When did the Super Bowl become a political football?

Posted on February 1, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on When did the Super Bowl become a political football?

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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Bloggers, Commentary, Entertainment, mainstream, Politics, Ray Hanania, Sports, Television

Mr. Trump: The Women’s March, Facebook, I AM Palestine #ThisAmerican @POTUS @realDonaldTrump

Posted on January 31, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Mr. Trump: The Women’s March, Facebook, I AM Palestine #ThisAmerican @POTUS @realDonaldTrump

The Women’s March began when Teresa Shook Launched The Women’s March With one Facebook Post  By Eileen Fleming Teresa Shook, a virgin activist literally shook the world when she responded to the election of Mr. Trump by venting at Facebook. In an interview with The Washington Post, the redheaded retired lawyer said: I wasn’t that…

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

Life of Palestinian Poet Taha Muhammad Ali be feted in play

Posted on January 31, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Life of Palestinian Poet Taha Muhammad Ali be feted in play

Life of Palestinian Poet Taha Muhammad Ali  be feted in play The Kennedy Center Collaborates with Sundance Institute to Bring Theater by Palestinian Playwrights to Washington, D.C. Amer Hlehel’s TAHA, Raeda Taha’s Where Can I Find Someone Like You, Ali?, and Creative Tensions: HOME to be Presented March 15-25, 2017 (WASHINGTON)—This spring, the John F. Kennedy Center for…

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American Arabs, Entertainment, Middle East, Press Releases

Detroit civil rights group files suit against Trump immigration

Posted on January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Detroit civil rights group files suit against Trump immigration

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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American Arabs, Middle East, Politics, Press Releases

Vice President Pence meets with Jordan’s King

Posted on January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Vice President Pence meets with Jordan’s King

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…

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