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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DHS reports less than 1 percent of travelers challenged at airports

Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on DHS reports less than 1 percent of travelers challenged at airports

DHS reports less than 1 percent of travelers challenged at airports The Department of Homeland Security responded to assertions that all Muslims are being stopped at the border, saying that President Trump’s new immigration policies have resulted in less than 1 percent of more than 325,000 international travelers being inconvenienced at airports The Department of…

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Poll shows most Americans oppose embassy move to Jerusalem

Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Poll shows most Americans oppose embassy move to Jerusalem

Poll shows most Americans oppose embassy move to Jerusalem Most Americans oppose moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, according to an IRmep poll fielded through Google Consumer Surveys. IRmep conducted the survey January 27-29 as speculation continues about whether the Trump administration will break with twenty years of precedent and move the…

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Mordechai Vanunu Reports Supreme Court Ruling at Twitter

Posted on January 30, 2017August 20, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment on Mordechai Vanunu Reports Supreme Court Ruling at Twitter

Israel’s Nuclear Whistle Blower Mordechai Vanunu Tweets Breaking News Supreme Court to rule in a few weeks if Vanunu will be allowed to leave Israel By Eileen Fleming On Monday from Jerusalem Mordechai Vanunu took to Twitter to report on today’s Supreme Court appeal seeking to end the restrictions placed upon him when he emerged from…

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

Trump orders plan to destroy ISIS in Iraq and Syria

Posted on January 30, 2017February 10, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Trump orders plan to destroy ISIS in Iraq and Syria

Trump orders plan to destroy ISIS in Iraq and Syria Presidential Memorandum Plan to Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria January 28, 2017 NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM – 3 MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF…

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Middle East, News, Press Releases, Terrorism

New book released on life of Arabs in America

Posted on January 30, 2017August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on New book released on life of Arabs in America

New book released on life of Arabs in America Chicago writer Fatima V. Mansour has published a new book called “Ruination.” The book is about the “Issa Family” which settles on the southwest side of Chicago. The four Palestinian refugees turned American entrepreneurs have worked hard to establish themselves in this new community. They have become…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Book Review, Commentary, Palestine & Jordan

Mr. Trump, 1984, This American and USS LIBERTY #PussyPower #DownWithBigBrother It’s ALL about #LIBERTY

Posted on January 29, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment on Mr. Trump, 1984, This American and USS LIBERTY #PussyPower #DownWithBigBrother It’s ALL about #LIBERTY

“1984” by George Orwell is 2017’s Must-Read Since Mr. Trump’s election sales of “1984” and other dystopian tales have surged. By Eileen Fleming New York Times Book Critic MICHIKO KAKUTANI wrote on January 26: “1984” shot to No. 1 on Amazon’s best-seller list this week, after Kellyanne Conway, an adviser to President Trump, described demonstrable…

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

Trump immigration suspensions will save American lives

Posted on January 28, 2017January 31, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Trump immigration suspensions will save American lives

Temporary Time-Out in Refugee Admissions Will Save American Lives, Says FAIR A temporary time-out in refugee admissions will allow time for the new administration’s intelligence leaders to review and enhance vetting procedures. Doing so will save American lives.” –FAIR President Dan Stein The following statement was issued by Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) President…

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