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The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion

Posted on October 25, 2019October 31, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion
The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion

The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion 10-11-19 Kurds, UN General Assembly, Respecting religion Radio host and award winning columnist Ray Hanania discusses the opening of the UN 74th General Assembly and offers some interesting observations about the huge UN body in New York City. Hanania also discusses Arab World gestures…

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Who was better for Palestinians, Trump, Bush or Obama?

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Who was better for Palestinians, Trump, Bush or Obama?

Who was better for Palestinians, Trump, Bush or Obama? Much is made of how President Obama was a “Muslim,” a myth perpetrated by his middle name being Hussein, and how he was a good president for Palestinians and peace. But when you look at the consequences of his term in office, you have to wonder…

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President Trump’s Audacity for Action

Posted on December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on President Trump’s Audacity for Action
President Trump’s Audacity for Action

President Trump’s Audacity for Action President Trump’s decision killed the two-state solution and the MENA doctrine (Realpolitik) of the former Presidents H.W Bush and Bill Clinton. By Abdennour Toumi Eight years ago the political pundits and the rejectionist politicians made the story of then-President Obama’s first year in the White House sound like American voters…

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No to Judge Gorsuch and No to Evil Designs of McConnell

Posted on April 6, 2017April 29, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on No to Judge Gorsuch and No to Evil Designs of McConnell

No to Judge Gorsuch and No to Evil Designs of McConnell By Mike Ghouse April 6, 2017, Washington, DC — Judge Gorsuch is a fine individual and perhaps will make a great judge despite his flaws. He is more for the corporations’ rights than individual’s rights. Perhaps, we can live with that, as we have…

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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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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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Farewell to a brilliant First Lady

Posted on January 11, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Farewell to a brilliant First Lady

Farewell to a brilliant First Lady, Michelle Obama Michelle Obama rose from obscurity to become one of the most admired, influential women in America, not just for African Americans but for everyone Published Jan. 12, 2017 Des Plaines Valley News, Southwest News-Herald, The Regional News, The Reporter Newspapers By Ray Hanania It’s amazing how individual…

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Donald Trump, The Sword of Damocles and Hair-Trigger Alerts #TrumpInaugural

Posted on December 26, 2016August 20, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Donald Trump, The Sword of Damocles and Hair-Trigger Alerts #TrumpInaugural
Donald Trump, The Sword of Damocles and Hair-Trigger Alerts #TrumpInaugural

“Every man, woman and child lives under a nuclear sword of Damocles, hanging by the slenderest of threads, capable of being cut at any moment by accident or miscalculation or by madness.” -President John F. Kennedy, 1961 By Eileen Fleming The “sword of Damocles” is an ancient parable and the modern expression of impending doom…

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America’s empty “happy talk” on Palestine coming to an end

Posted on December 23, 2016June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on America’s empty “happy talk” on Palestine coming to an end

America’s empty “happy talk” on Palestine coming to an end President-Elect Donald Trump’s actions which critics claim favor Israel in fact have the potential of awakening the sleeping giant of the Arab and Muslim World. His appointment of extremist David Freidman as US Ambassador to Israel and his vow to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv…

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Reason not emotion with Trump can save Palestine

Posted on November 10, 2016June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Reason not emotion with Trump can save Palestine

Reason not emotion with Trump can save Palestine Many Muslims and Arabs have made the mistake of approaching the 2016 Presidential election with their emotions rather than common sense, reason and an understanding of the American political system. Instead of attacking President-elect Donald Trump, Muslims and Arabs should be working to meet with him, work…

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

Arab and Muslim Americans View the Race to the White House

Posted on November 7, 2016November 7, 2016 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Arab and Muslim Americans View the Race to the White House

Arab and Muslim Americans View the Race to the White House Arab and Muslim American voters are not voting as a solid block because they are heterogenous ethnically, culturally, politically and socio-economically, even though they are culturally well integrated and emancipated, and politically involved and engaged. By Abdennour Toumi Muslim Americans are strongly leaning to…

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UN Resolution to Outlaw Nuclear Weapons #GoodByeNukes #FreeVanunu

Posted on October 29, 2016September 24, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on UN Resolution to Outlaw Nuclear Weapons #GoodByeNukes #FreeVanunu

UN adopts landmark resolution calling for the ultimate elimination of nuclear weapons worldwide. USA, UK, France, Russia, Israel vote NO By Eileen Fleming On 27 October 2016, a UN General Assembly committee voted to launch negotiations on a new treaty banning nuclear weapons despite opposition from four of the five UN Security Council nuclear powers….

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What Arab Americans Need to Know about Standing Rock and MSM

Posted on October 16, 2016August 20, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on What Arab Americans Need to Know about Standing Rock and MSM

The standoff at Standing Rock and the attack on Freedom of the Press On 3 September 2016, Native Americans protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline Company were attacked by security guards with dogs and showered in pepper spray. The months long protests has united the Standing Rock Sioux tribe with members of 200 other tribes from…

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Podcast: Obama follows Clinton in Middle East peace failure

Posted on October 3, 2016June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Podcast: Obama follows Clinton in Middle East peace failure

Podcast: Obama follows in Clinton shadow to build “pro-Israel legacy” Published in the Arab News, Saudi Arabia Sept. 30, 2016 By Ray Hanania Many Arabs believed newly elected President Barack Obama would re-balance America’s heavily pro-Israel foreign policy, including establishing a Palestinian State. In fact Obama didn’t disappoint Arab World or Palestinian expectations when he…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Tabboun: Chicago remains strongest Palestine voice

Posted on September 7, 2016December 17, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Tabboun: Chicago remains strongest Palestine voice
Tabboun: Chicago remains strongest Palestine voice

The Tabboun: A collection of news briefs, stories and alerts. Chicago remains strong Palestine voice … More than 50 million children face refugee challenges worldwide with largest concern in Syria … More than 50 million children face suffering with 45 percent tied to the endless violence in Syria Across the globe, nearly 50 million children have been…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Gulf States, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, religion, Tabboun, US Arab Politics

American Muslims victimized long before Trump

Posted on August 24, 2016September 25, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on American Muslims victimized long before Trump

American Muslims victimized long before Trump. Muslims have a right to question Donald Trump’s intentions if he becomes president of the United States. But they really don’t have to ask many questions to recognize that despite her words, Hillary Clinton will do little to change anti-Muslim bigotry that continues to plague the United States. By Ray…

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Federal Nuclear Lawsuit and Israel’s Gagging

Posted on August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Federal Nuclear Lawsuit and Israel’s Gagging

A Federal Nuclear Lawsuit has been filed against President Obama, Secretary of State Kerry, Director of CIA John O. Brennan, Secretary of Department of Defense Ashton Carter, Secretary Department of Treasury Jacob Lew, Secretary Department of Energy Ernest Moniz, and Secretary of Department of Commerce Penny Pritzker In D.C. on 8 August 2016, Grant Smith…

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Orlando’s PULSE and a Global Response

Posted on June 15, 2016June 15, 2016 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Orlando’s PULSE and a Global Response

The Pulse was known as Orlando’s Premiere Gay Ultra Lounge, Nightclub, and Bar until Omar Mateen and his AR-15 terrorized patrons early Sunday morning killing 49 and injuring 53. By Eileen Fleming The Pulse and Orlando will never be the same because of Omar Mateen’s tortured soul and “hatred of gay people” Mateen regularly visited…

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When they raise the value of your property assessment, they are also raising your property taxes

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Chicago’s new political school board bureaucracy: “Who learned you English?”

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