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Egyptian American Sarah Gad seeking Democratic nomination for Congress in 1st District

February 6, 2020February 15, 2020 rayhanania 1 Comment

Egyptian American Sarah Gad seeking Democratic nomination for Congress in 1st District Egyptian American University of Chicago Law student Sarah Gad says her own personal experiences from seven years ago involving drug addiction has motivated her to understand the challenges facing many Illinois residents and to support pro bono legal work for those in need….

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Ilhan Omar faces challenge from Arab Muslim woman

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Ilhan Omar faces challenge from Arab Muslim woman A crowded race is brewing in the 5th Congressional District in Minnesota that will be interesting to watch. First term incumbent Democrat Ilhan Omar has four challengers in the Democratic primary and there are six Republicans in the GOP primary. One of the Republicans is an Arab…

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The Attack on the USS Liberty is NOT a “Conspiracy Theory”

November 20, 2019 Joe Meadors No Comments

The Attack on the USS Liberty is NOT a “Conspiracy Theory” Far be it for me to present Wikipedia as a source authority. I hope you forgive me this one transgression. “A conspiracy theory is an explanation of an event or situation that invokes a conspiracy by sinister and powerful actors, often political in motivation,…

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John Conyers Champion of Arab, Muslim rights dies

October 27, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

John Conyers Champion of Arab, Muslim rights dies By Ray Hanania John Conyers, the former Michigan Congressman who founded the Black caucus and was a clarion voice in defense of Arab and Muslim civil rights, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. John Conyers was a member of the U.S. Congress from Michigan. He was born…

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A Real Request to Congress RE: Trump Impeachment Inquiry

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

This Florida based reporter contacted Senator Marco Rubio immediately after hearing him claim Mr. Trump’s televised call from the White House lawn to China was “not a real request” to investigate Joe Biden and his son. By Eileen Fleming The Subject line announced: “A Real Request” and the body of my message sent through Florida Senator Marco…

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USS Liberty: More Congressional BS

August 22, 2019 Joe Meadors No Comments

USS Liberty: More Congressional B***S*** The response I received from Senator John Cornyn is so outrageous that it deserves far more than the meek and mild “BS,” it warrants a more emphatic, spelled out description of what it is: B***S***. by Joe Meadors For decades USS Liberty survivors have been waiting for Congress to tell…

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Tlaib following in the footsteps of Paul Findley

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Tlaib following in the footsteps of Paul Findley America has always been under the powerful political thumb of the Israeli lobby, which has most U.S. Congressmen, Senators and politicioans in a headlock of political servitude. Americans are not allowed to criticize Israel, a foreign country, and when they do, they are demonized, libeled, slandered and…

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Darwish slams Lipinski silence on BDS, praises Congressmen Rush and Garcia

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Darwish slams Lipinski silence on BDS, praises Congressmen Rush and Garcia Today, Rush Darwish, the first Muslim-American Congressional candidate ever in Illinois to raise over $100,000 within 10 days of opening their campaign fund, praised his neighboring Congressmen Bobby Rush and Chuy Garcia for their opposition to a resolution to oppose the Israel-targeted Boycott, Divestment,…

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Americans for Peace Now urges support of Two-State Solution

August 5, 2019August 6, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Americans for Peace Now urges support of Two-State Solution APN to Congress and Presidential Candidates: Support 2-State Solution Washington, DC — In the face of the Trump administration’s apparent abandonment of the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Americans for Peace Now (APN) urges Congress and presidential candidates to commit to supporting two states, and…

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The USS Liberty and Moral Uprisings

August 2, 2019August 3, 2019 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson warned that only a “moral uprising of the American people” will defeat Donald Trump. Marianne Williamson also inspired this call for a moral uprising to challenge anti-Semitism in support of the USS Liberty. By Eileen Fleming Speaking with Anderson Cooper on Tuesday during CNN’s post-Democratic debate analysis, candidate Marianne Williamson warned…

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Shalala and other Congress members introduce Arab Heritage Month bill

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Shalala and other Congress members introduce Arab Heritage Month bill The Arab American Institute congratulated Congresswoman Donna Shalala and other members of Congress for introducing legislation to recognize April as Arab American Heritage month. Resolutions have been approved in two dozens states including a law passed in Illinois to recognize April as Arab American Heritage…

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The Arab Street Radio: Rahaf al-Qunun and Rashida Tlaib

January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

The Arab Street Radio: Rahaf al-Qunun and Rashida Tlaib 01-11-19 The Arab Street Radio: Rahaf, Women’s rights, Rashida Tlaib. Host Ray Hanania joins Ali Younes to discuss the case of Saudi Teenager Rahaf al-Qunun and the election of Rashida Tlaib to congress exploring a wide range of issues with radio listeners Welcome to THE ARAB STREET…

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American Dream Vs. French Wishes

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment

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…

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Somali Arab American Ilhan Omar wins Minnesota Congressional primary

August 15, 2018August 20, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Somali Arab American Ilhan Omar wins Minnesota Congressional primary Ilhan Omar, a 36-year-old Somali refugee who immigrated as a teenager to America, won Minnesota’s Democratic primary election contest among five other candidates to succeed Congressman Keith Ellison. Ellison, who is also Muslim American, retired in the face of domestic abuse allegations. Despite the allegations, Ellison…

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Much at stake for Arab Americans in Michigan’s vote

August 6, 2018September 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Much at stake for Arab Americans in Michigan’s vote Aug. 7 Michigan, which has one of the largest Arab American populations, will vote on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in primary elections. Many Arab Americans are on the ballot including Abdul El-Sayed for Governor on the Democratic ticket, and Rashida Tlaib for Congress, also on the Democratic…

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Congresswoman McCollum stands out as principled voice on human rights

July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Congresswoman McCollum stands out as principled voice on human rights Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in regards to her bill, the Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Detention of Palestinian Children Act, H.R. 4391. Video of Congresswoman McCollum’s remarks can be seen here. Congresswoman McCollum’s full remarks are below: Mr. Speaker,…

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Arab American presence in U.S. Congress at risk

April 25, 2018April 26, 2018 rayhanania 3 Comments

Arab American presence in U.S. Congress at risk There are only a few Arab American members serving in the U.S. Congress but keeping that balance stable could be a challenge. Three Arab American congressmen have left or retired from office leaving four incumbents. Six more are running in five districts, including one race where two…

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Congresswoman McCollum urges end to Israeli abuses of children

March 19, 2018September 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Congresswoman McCollum urges end to Israeli abuses of children Congresswoman Betty McCollum met with leaders of the American Muslims for Palestine to reiterate her support of legislation to promote Palestinian rights and force Israel to end its abuse of Palestinian children. McCollum, a Democrat from Minnesota, is the sponsor of House Resolution 4391 which prevents…