The Arab Daily News

American Dream Vs. French Wishes

By Abdennour Toumi | November 8, 2018

American Dream vs. French Wishes Congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar wouldn’t even be elected for her classroom President because of her Islamic veil, though it looks like Simone de Beauvoir turban. By Abdennour Toumi Tuesday’s U.S. mid-term election marked a distinct turning-point in American politics as voters went to the polls to elect or re-elect the entire…

Abdennour Toumi, American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, Opinion, Politics, US Arab Politics2018 , American elections , Arab members of Congress , Arabs , Congress , elections , Ihlan Omar , Muslims , Nov. 6 , President Trump , Rashida Tlaib

Moroccan American pushed out of office in Cook County

By rayhanania | October 26, 2018

Moroccan American pushed out of office in Cook County Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wants Arab American voters to think she is a “friend” of the Arab American community. But the truth is Preckwinkle is personally responsible for destroying the career of the only Arab American to ever serve on the Cook County Board,…

Arab American History, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, mainstream, North Africa, Opinion, Politics, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, The Arab Street17th District , 2018 , anti-Arab policies , Arab Americans , Cook County Board , Cook County's only Arab American commissioner , General Election , John Fritchey , Moroccan American , Moroccan elected official , Nov. 6 , Sean Morrison , soda tax , sweetened drink tax , Toni Preckwinkle

High school senior says writing book will improve student grades

By rayhanania | October 17, 2018

High school senior says writing book will improve student grades Aaron Hanania will sign copies of his new book at an event on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the Oak Lawn Library from 6 pm until 8 pm, and discuss how young students can become better students through disciplined writing and storytelling. A writing project…

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Pritzker interview with Arab American newspapers

By rayhanania | October 11, 2018

Pritzker interview with Arab American newspapers Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker sat down with The Future News Newspaper (Al Mustaqbal) which is the largest Arabic and English bi-lingual newspaper in Illinois to discuss issues he hopes to address if he wins the Nov. 6, 2018 election for governor. The interview was conducted by Future News…

American Arabs, Editors Picks, Features, mainstream, News, Politics, US Arab Politics2018 , Arab Americans , Arab voters , Bruce Rauner , election , Governor , Illinois , J.B. Pritzker , Nov. 6 , voters

Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13

By rayhanania | September 19, 2018

Actor Sean Penn to keynote ADC Anaheim Convention Oct. 13 ADC is delighted to announce that two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn will be delivering the Convention Keynote Address at the Saturday Night Gala Dinner at the upcoming Annual National Convention. As a social activist Mr. Penn has dedicated his time, and used his voice,…

Activism, American Arabs, Events, Middle East, News2018 , ADC , American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee , Anaheim , California , Convention , Oct. 13 , Sean Penn

Election day in California for two Arab congressional candidates

By rayhanania | June 5, 2018

Election day in California for two Arab congressional candidates Two Arab Americans are vying for nominations for Congress today in California, Sam Jammal in the 39th Congressional District and Palestinian American Ammar Campa-Najjar, who is running for Congress in the 50th District which includes San Diego. Congressman Darrell Issa, whose father is Maronite Lebanese, announced he will retire after…