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Illinois congressional race attracts Arab American vote

March 14, 2018March 14, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Illinois congressional race attracts Arab American vote Contentious election to represent the 3rd Congressional District in Illinois has energized Arab American voters. But can it trigger an “Arab American Spring?” The race between 7-term congressman Dan Lipinski and newcomer Marie Newman pits traditional conservative Democrats against liberal Democrats in the March 20, 2018 primary election….

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Rashida Tlaib announces candidacy for Congress

February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Rashida Tlaib announces candidacy for Congress Former Michigan Legislator Rashida Tlaib announced this week that she is running for Congress in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. Michigan’s Democratic Primary election is on August 7, 2018. Rashida Tlaib is a longtime resident of Detroit and the child of Palestinian immigrants. Rashida is a former Michigan State Representative…

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Profile: Sam Jammal’s candidacy in California Congressional race

September 27, 2017 rayhanania 1 Comment

Profile: Sam Jammal’s candidacy in California Congressional race Arab Americans on the Ground: Sam Jammal on challenging a 24-year incumbent and getting involved. The Arab American Institute looks at the candidacy of Sam Jammal in the 39th Congressional race in Orange County, in California By Rawan Elbaba As a young college student, Sam Jammal had…

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American Arab in race for California 39th Congressional district

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab in race for California 39th Congressional district Former Obama Administration Official and Clean Energy Executive, Sam Jammal, Announces Run for Congress in California’s 39th District. Sam Will Challenge 24-year incumbent, Ed Royce in 2018 Midterm Election Sam Jammal, a former Obama Administration official and clean energy executive, announced Wednesday he is entering the…

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Muslim American enters California’s 48th Congressional district race

July 6, 2017 rayhanania 1 Comment

Muslim American enters California’s 48th Congressional district race Prominent Trial Lawyer, Engineer, FBI Advisor, and CIA Partner OMAR A. SIDDIQUI Launches 2018 Campaign for U.S. Congress Representing California’s 48th District. High-profile trial attorney, engineer, advisor and consultant to the FBI on issues of national security and counter-terrorism, and advisor and community partner with the CIA,…

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We Americans on a Mission from God with a Message @POTUS Trump: How to MAGA

May 19, 2017September 25, 2018 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

Establish every June 8 to be known as USS Liberty Remembrance Day We Americans submit the following way for POTUS Trump to earn RESPECT as an American for LIBERTY By Eileen Fleming Ten years after beginning my mission from God in support of the USS LIBERTY a nationwide grass roots movement has rooted dedicated to…

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USS Liberty and the Real News about Congressman Dennis Ross and Senators #MarcoRubio #RandPaul

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 USS_Liberty Info 2 Comments

Israeli planes and torpedo boats attacked the USS Liberty on June 8, 1967 while navigating in international waters 34 US Sailors and Marines were killed and 174 wounded The attack on the USS LIBERTY has never received a full investigation, as required by law. By Eileen Fleming Professional politician U.S. Representative Dennis A. Ross claims…

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Experts to reveal Israel lobby’s impact on US policy

February 17, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Experts to reveal Israel lobby’s impact on US policy The March 24 all-day conference “The Israel Lobby and American Policy” at the National Press Club will feature the following speakers: Wajahat Ali is a journalist, writer, lawyer, award-winning playwright, TV host, and consultant. Ali will discuss the intersection of pro-Israel organizations and donors and Islamophobia…

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Mr. Trump, 1984, This American and USS LIBERTY #PussyPower #DownWithBigBrother It’s ALL about #LIBERTY

January 29, 2017September 25, 2018 USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment

“1984” by George Orwell is 2017’s Must-Read Since Mr. Trump’s election sales of “1984” and other dystopian tales have surged. By Eileen Fleming New York Times Book Critic MICHIKO KAKUTANI wrote on January 26: “1984” shot to No. 1 on Amazon’s best-seller list this week, after Kellyanne Conway, an adviser to President Trump, described demonstrable…

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USS Liberty Remembrance of 50 years USA Government Cover-Up of Israel’s 8 June 1967 Attack on USA Spy-Ship

October 27, 2016January 5, 2017 USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment

A USS Liberty Remembrance of 50 years USA Government Cover-Up of Israel’s 8 June 1967 Attack on USA Spy-Ship Is LIVE at Kindle because there’s a FREE APP for that! The crew of the USS Liberty is the most decorated crew since World War II and among the most decorated for a single engagement in…

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We The People of USA Palestine Israel

July 2, 2016July 2, 2016 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

We The People have Human Rights All Governments have OBLIGATIONS! By Eileen Fleming America’s Declaration of Independence: Holds these truths to be self-evident: That all [people] are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights…that, to secure these rights, governments are instituted among [people] deriving their just powers from the…

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Gutierrez, Ellison urge support of Two-States

June 23, 2016June 23, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

Democratic Congressman Luis Gutierrez of Chicago and Democratic Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota both reaffirmed their support for the Two-State solution for a peace accord between Palestine and Israel in a mass mailing distributed this week by J-Street. The message is intended to push the belief that despite political differences on who they supported in…

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American Arab vying for Nevada congressional seat

May 10, 2016September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab Nevada attorney Jesse Sbaih aims to win Democratic nomination of hotly contested 3rd Congressional seat By Shadi Matar Las Vegas has often been called the “City of Lights” but these days Jesse Sbaih is shining just as brightly. His story is one of hard work, dedication, and giving back to the community. He also…

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USS Liberty, Outfront Media and The First Amendment

April 10, 2016June 12, 2019 USS_Liberty Info 2 Comments

The USS Liberty is the most decorated ship in the US Navy for a single action The USS Liberty survivors have been engaged in a raging First Amendment battle ever since that day in infamy when Israel targeted and attacked America’s premier spy ship as it navigated in international waters on 8 June 1967. By…

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Congressman Himes proposes negotiations on Syria

October 30, 2015October 30, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes announces resolution calling for negotiations on Syria, refugee crisis. On eve of Vienna II talks, strategy must also plan for eradication of ISIL. WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, along with 15 other members of the House, announced a resolution calling on…

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Iran Deal and the Real Deal: Israel’s WMD and AIPAC

July 17, 2015June 12, 2019 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

This week AIPAC’s executive director, Howard Kohr ordered his staff to cancel their summer vacations in response to the Iran Deal which has been welcomed by the International community except for Israel. By Eileen Fleming On Monday, the U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution circulated to council members Wednesday…

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Washington Report hosts major conference on Israeli lobby

July 12, 2015June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs parent organization, the American Educational Trust, and the Institute for Research: Middle East Policy organized a national conference last April in Washington D.C. The conference included several prominent speakers with vast firsthand insight on the power of the Israeli Lobby and AIPAC. It was so important that the Washington…

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Saudi Prince Alwaleed and Israel’s Sheldon Adelson

July 2, 2015September 29, 2018 rayhanania 2 Comments

Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud and Israel’s Sheldon Adelson have one thing in common. They both have billions. But there is a clear difference between the sinister Adelson who uses his money to undermine peace and justice in the Middle East and Alwaleed who has committed his riches to philanthropy. Sometimes,…