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Amash wins GOP endorsement; Tlaib loses bid; Baydoun makes strong showing

August 6, 2014August 20, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Amash wins GOP endorsement; Tlaib loses bid; Baydoun makes strong showing By Ray Hanania When it comes to American Arab politics, Metro Detroit and Southeastern Michigan are the center of the world. And this week, the districts there saw several important election contests with some winning, others losing and still others receiving encouragement to continue their…

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Tlaib-Smith: Michigan Democrats gear up for 4th Senate District battle

July 25, 2014January 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Tlaib-Smith: Michigan Democrats gear up for 4th Senate District battle By Ray Hanania (Updated) Michigan is in the homestretch of a tough election battle between an longtime political dynasty and an up-and-coming American Arab legislator. Palestinian American Rashida Tlaib, 37, is in a fight for her political life, although even if she doesn’t win the…

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Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights

March 10, 2014December 17, 2021 rayhanania 3 Comments

Profile: Joseph Haiek, fighting for American Arab rights By Ray Hanania Joseph R. Haiek immigrated to the United States right after the 1967 Arab-Israeli war after his city, Jerusalem, was occupied by Israeli forces. But no American Arab has done more to embrace his newfound nation of America more than Joe Haiek, who in 2011…

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Tlaib candidacy in Michigan offers insight into community challenges

November 5, 2013January 9, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Tlaib candidacy in Michigan offers insight into community challenges Saudi Gazette Newspaper, November 03, 2013 By Ray Hanania Rashida Tlaib was the first Palestinian Muslim woman to be elected to the Michigan State House in 2008 in a district outside of Detroit. It was a monumental achievement considering she is now only one of two Muslim…

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