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PLO Washington Rep denounces Israeli settlement expansion

Posted on January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on PLO Washington Rep denounces Israeli settlement expansion

PLO Washington Rep denounces Israeli settlement expansion The General Delegation of the PLO to the United States Strongly Condemns Israel’s Decision To Build New Settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem The General Delegation of the PLO to the United States strongly condemns Israel’s decision to build new settlements in the West Bank and…

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Trump not the first to battle media bias

Posted on January 24, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Trump not the first to battle media bias

Trump not the first to battle media bias The news media has turned into a political party battling President Donald Trump. Journalists have hurled attacks against the president complaining about his income, nepotism, calling him a “Liar” and blaming him for racism and gender bias. Yet the news media is guilty on all counts, from outrageous…

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Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems

Posted on January 23, 2017October 2, 2018 By Hakim Khatib No Comments on Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems

Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems By  Hakim Khatib Terrorist attacks have been randomly sweeping the world. While uncertainty around bloody conflicts in West Asia and Africa, sectarian politics in Arabia and Iran, Integration issues in Europe and North America and lack of democracy in Muslim majority states have become the norms of…

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Open Letter to President Trump from Iranian Americans

Posted on January 23, 2017September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Open Letter to President Trump from Iranian Americans

An Open Letter to President Trump: Serving American Interests by Engaging the Iranian People Dear President Trump: On behalf of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), we write to wish you success in uniting our nation and bridging partisan divides after a divisive election. PAAIA works to advance the voice of Iranian Americans…

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APAP Awards Grants for cultural identity programs

Posted on January 23, 2017September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on APAP Awards Grants for cultural identity programs

APAP Awards $1,416,000 in Grants for Building Bridges: Arts, Culture and Identity Program Moraine Valley Community College in Southwest Suburban Chicago will receive funding to carry out projects that expand awareness of Muslim arts and culture. Moraine Valley Community College has been awarded a grant from the Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) for the…

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News media bias is primary cause of racism

Posted on January 23, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on News media bias is primary cause of racism

News media bias is primary cause of racism As the nation engages in a political and partisan debate over racism and gender discrimination, the real culprit is actually fueling both. The news media has historically been the main impetus in fueling racism and gender bias in America, something that protestors are ignoring for political reasons….

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Real News Israel WMD Whistle Blower Vanunu Mordechai @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @nytimes #PussyPower

Posted on January 22, 2017August 20, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Real News Israel WMD Whistle Blower Vanunu Mordechai @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @nytimes #PussyPower

Real News is reported from The Source The real news about Vanunu Mordechai’s “struggle for freedom” Was Tweeted by Vanunu on Sunday that he will return to Supreme Court on January 30 By Eileen Fleming Due to The Media Blackout and Media Silence over Israel’s nuclear weapons, Israel’s nuclear whistle blower talks to the World…

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Arab Palestinian Investment Company – APIC Issues 35 Million US Dollars Bonds

Posted on January 22, 2017August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Palestinian Investment Company – APIC Issues 35 Million US Dollars Bonds

Arab Palestinian Investment Company – APIC Issues 35 Million US Dollars Bonds On January 18, 2017, Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) issued new five-year bonds with a total nominal value of US$35 million in a private subscription with the participation of nine banks and companies from Palestine, Jordan and Bahrain. APIC’s General Assembly recently approved…

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This American The Invigorator and The Resistance #Trump #PussyPower #IsraelWMD #Settlements #FreePalestine

Posted on January 21, 2017June 12, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on This American The Invigorator and The Resistance #Trump #PussyPower #IsraelWMD #Settlements #FreePalestine

This American is a work in progress: The Invigorator is Donald J. Trump The Resistance to The Invigorator is a rapidly growing diverse passionate fired up movement of patriots. A PATRIOT is defined as a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies and detractors. By Eileen Fleming Trump declared…

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Presidents Obama, Trump and the “complacency of hope”

Posted on January 20, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Presidents Obama, Trump and the “complacency of hope”

Presidents Obama, Trump and the “complacency of hope” Why change needs to be defined not by eloquent and inspiring promises, but by a new energy in the Arab World to define itself, defend itself and fight for its own justices. The Arab World can’t rely on American presidents, inspirational words or on foreign powers Published in the…

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A glimmer of hope in a Trump presidency

Posted on January 18, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on A glimmer of hope in a Trump presidency

A glimmer of hope in a Trump presidency Donald Trump will be sworn in as the nation’s 45th President. Despite the partisan debate that has smothered the presidential election, Trump could be the catalyst who brings real change to Palestinians who long for a just peace and an end to the Israeli-driven conflict. It may happen,…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Has success spoiled the Chicago Cubs?

Posted on January 18, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Has success spoiled the Chicago Cubs?

Has success spoiled the Chicago Cubs? I am so excited the Chicago Cubs won the World Series, but what is the price for that success? Two years ago the Cubs players were more receptive to meeting and greeting young fans at their convention, giving autographs and smiles. This time, it was all smiles, little eye…

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Mordechai Vanunu: Israel’s Ludicrous Charges and a Vanunu Biography Book Review #BreakingNews #Vanunu

Posted on January 18, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Mordechai Vanunu: Israel’s Ludicrous Charges and a Vanunu Biography Book Review #BreakingNews #Vanunu

Mordechai Vanunu’s July 4 Indictment concluded with one Guilty and two Non-Guilty Charges  Israel continues to forbid Nuclear Whistle Blower’s right to speak to foreigners By Eileen Fleming    Mordechai Vanunu blew the whistle on Israel’s Nuclear deceptions in 1986. On 18 January 2017, Vanunu reported at Twitter and Facebook: In court today…the judge find…

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Photos: Exhibit features women’s crafts in Gaza

Posted on January 17, 2017February 10, 2017 By Mohammed Asad No Comments on Photos: Exhibit features women’s crafts in Gaza

Photos: Exhibit features women’s crafts in Gaza By Mohammed Asad Palestinians take part in a Heritage exhibition for handicrafts products in Gaza city, on January 17, 2017. This exhibition gives room for the ladies present  their products to feed their families.

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Middle East, Mohammed Asad, News, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs, Spotlight

Trump’s Wall and Israel’s Wall in Palestine

Posted on January 15, 2017January 15, 2017 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Trump’s Wall and Israel’s Wall in Palestine

The Wall Trump and House Republicans are developing will be funded using taxpayer money through a 2006 law that put up 700 miles of barriers along the southern US border.   Trump’s campaign focused on “the wall” but he failed to address key questions By Eileen Fleming Beyond the philosophical arguments of what building a wall between…

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

Trump and The Resistance

Posted on January 14, 2017January 14, 2017 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Trump and The Resistance

Organized resistance to Donald Trump’s brand of racism, sexism, xenophobia and bigotry began before Inauguration Day Resistance is the refusal to accept or comply by way of action or argument. By Eileen Fleming Once upon a time in America newly elected presidents enjoyed a honeymoon. Donald Trump will enter the White House as the most unpopular…

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

Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency

Posted on January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency

Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency Arab Radio discussion of the impact of President Barack Obama and his legacy, and the reality of the presidency of Donald J. Trump on Arab Radio in Detroit on Friday Jan. 13, 2017 with host Ray Hanania and guests Sahar Khamis and David Alexander Bullock. They also discuss…

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American Arabs, Arab News, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania

The Election Results Paralyzed Me

Posted on January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on The Election Results Paralyzed Me

The Election Results Paralyzed Me A Muslim American discusses how the recent election for president has impacted his life. Does he feel anger, fear or what? By Sabir A. Rahman This last election day I served as an election judge. After a very long and tiring day, I came home dead tired and went to…

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