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Israeli Academic Institutions Persecute Palestinian Students for Social Media Posts Amid Offensive on Gaza

Posted on October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Israeli Academic Institutions Persecute Palestinian Students for Social Media Posts Amid Offensive on Gaza
Israeli Academic Institutions Persecute Palestinian Students for Social Media Posts Amid Offensive on Gaza

Israeli Academic Institutions Persecute Palestinian Students for Social Media Posts Amid Offensive on Gaza Palestinian students critical of Israeli policies targeted by Israeli academic institutions for disciplinary action. Censorship violates principles of fundamental democracy. Adalah defending 74 Christian and Muslim students accused of “support of terrorism” for expressing views on social media in Israel. Adalah…

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Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Human Rights, International news, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, racism, war, war crimes

Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done

Posted on July 15, 2021August 10, 2021 By Imad_Hamad No Comments on Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done
Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done

Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly, Thank you for all you have done By Imad Hamad Once one becomes part of public life, he lives in the public eye and under the microscope. There is praise sometimes, criticism other times. Some of it is fair, some unfair. It comes with the territory of being a public figure.  Indeed,…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Election, Imad Hamad, mainstream, Opinion, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, Spotlight, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics

The United States and the Democratic Transition in Sudan

Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on The United States and the Democratic Transition in Sudan
The United States and the Democratic Transition in Sudan

The United States and the Democratic Transition in Sudan By Magdi Mofadal On August 21st, 2019 the Sovereign Council (SC), which acts as the Head of State in Sudan, was stablished after the swearing in of its President and Members. The prime minister took oath of office on the same day. He immediately started consultations…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Guest Columnist, Gulf States, North Africa, Opinion, Politics, Saudi Arabia

Interim Political Declaration opens door to Sudanese Democracy

Posted on August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Interim Political Declaration opens door to Sudanese Democracy
Interim Political Declaration opens door to Sudanese Democracy

Interim Political Declaration opens door to Sudanese Democracy The Government of Sudan announced a new agreement that many hope will bring peace and democracy to the country. Here is the release: The signing of the Political Declaration and the Constitutional Document of the Interim Period on August 17th, 2019, opened a new chapter in the…

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Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy

Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy
Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy

Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy Guest Op-Ed on the aftermath of Mar al-Bashir’s forced rem,oval from office and the negotiations to form a new government and establish Democracy. By Magdi A. Mofadal The Sudanese people, who pioneered in the Arab world in October 1964 with their first-ever “Arab Spring”, surprised the world…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Guest Columnist, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion

Profile Interview: Professor Sadek Sellam 

Posted on July 13, 2019July 13, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Profile Interview: Professor Sadek Sellam 
Profile Interview: Professor Sadek Sellam 

Profile Interview: Professor Sadek Sellam  While the political tide could be turning on a dynamic of change that is taking place in Algeria, Professor Sadek Sellam sat with The Arab Daily News in late June, saying it is too early to live in the world of complex politics, and not show concern. By Abdennour Toumi…

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Abdennour Toumi, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa, Opinion

Algeria: Independence Day A Legacy Surging Forward 

Posted on July 4, 2019July 4, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Algeria: Independence Day A Legacy Surging Forward 
Algeria: Independence Day A Legacy Surging Forward 

Algeria: Independence Day A Legacy Surging Forward  Algerians will keep fighting for their full independence to free their minds and bodies from political denial and acculturation. By Abdennour Toumi  On the eve of Independence Day in Algeria, Algerian drums this year celebrate the end of the Bouteflika system and its removal from the center of…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa, Opinion

UN and rights groups denounce Egypt’s abuse of Morsi

Posted on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on UN and rights groups denounce Egypt’s abuse of Morsi
UN and rights groups denounce Egypt’s abuse of Morsi

UN and rights groups denounce Egypt’s abuse of Morsi The United Nations Human Rights joins in denouncing the abuse of former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi who died in Egyptian custody after being held in solitary confinement for years following the military coup. Morsi had brought on his own troubles by seeking to amend the Egyptian…

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Arab World, Civil Rights, Egypt, Middle East, News, Politics, Terrorism

Algeria: Hirak Act II 

Posted on June 16, 2019June 16, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Algeria: Hirak Act II 
Algeria: Hirak Act II 

Algeria: Hirak Act II  The Hirakists persist in their demands for regime change, while the Military are pushing for the Constitutional order. By Abdennour Toumi  Algeria’s “triangle of hope” could lead to the question the street, the Generals, and the Presidential Palace are asking: Will democracy in Algeria really be workable? According to classic political…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa, Opinion

Algerians want regime and Elite change 

Posted on June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Algerians want regime and Elite change 
Algerians want regime and Elite change 

Algerians want regime and Elite change  The Generals are thinking Machiavellian and acting Clausewitzian, are leaning toward a unique scenario in the Arab country’s’ political struggle dynamic. By Abdennour Toumi  The time has come for a true change in Algeria and for action from elite, political party leaders and civil social activists regarding the new…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion

Algerian Hirak: From Algeriana to My Best Enemy

Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Algerian Hirak: From Algeriana to My Best Enemy
Algerian Hirak: From Algeriana to My Best Enemy

Algerian Hirak: From Algeriana to My Best Enemy The Hirak idealists have now clashed over a systemic concept of how to approach this election and who leads what. By Abdennour Toumi  Today Algerians are caught between the regime’s ruse and its mosaic opposition’s idealism. Eleven Fridays have passed since the people of Algeria stood up…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion

Waves Burst from Time to Time

Posted on November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Waves Burst from Time to Time
Waves Burst from Time to Time

Waves Burst from Time to Time Modern history teaches us to believe that revolutions are led by the masses, despite the good intentions of the idealist elite. By Abdennour Toumi The political Tsunami that swept the Arab lands from Manama to the shores of Tripoli, finally came to rest in Algiers’ harbor eight years ago….

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion

Haifa peace activists protest Gaza killings

Posted on May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Haifa peace activists protest Gaza killings
Haifa peace activists protest Gaza killings

Haifa peace activists protest Gaza killings Despite Police brutality, the Demonstrations in Haifa continue Palestinian political youth activists in Haifa invite you to join the “From Haifa to Gaza” demonstration on Friday (June 1, 2018) at 9:00 pm in the German Colony in Haifa. This demonstration calls for the end of the Israeli siege over…

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Arab World, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan

Democracy reinforced under Turkey’s Erdogan

Posted on April 18, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Democracy reinforced under Turkey’s Erdogan
Democracy reinforced under Turkey’s Erdogan

Democracy reinforced under Turkey’s Erdogan My column this week in the Arab News speaks to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, truly one of the few real Democratic leaders in the Middle East standing up to rising religious extremism from Muslims in the Arab World, Christians in the West and Jews in radical Israel. A referendum he…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Kurdish, Middle East, Opinion, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, Syria, Turkey, Writers Promote

Is Islam compatible with Democracy?

Posted on February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 By Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment on Is Islam compatible with Democracy?
Is Islam compatible with Democracy?

Is Islam compatible with Democracy? Is Islam compatible with Democracy? Echoura-cracy, Democracy and Islamic Economy Toward the Emerging Neo-bourgeoise. The moderate Islamists seem to be seeking a realistic economic strategy to adjust between Sharia, martini and bikini like in Qatar, Morocco and Turkey. By Abdennour Toumi Is Islam compatible with Democracy? This is a question…

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Abdennour Toumi, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, religion

Open Letter to President Trump from Iranian Americans

Posted on January 23, 2017September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Open Letter to President Trump from Iranian Americans
Open Letter to President Trump from Iranian Americans

An Open Letter to President Trump: Serving American Interests by Engaging the Iranian People Dear President Trump: On behalf of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), we write to wish you success in uniting our nation and bridging partisan divides after a divisive election. PAAIA works to advance the voice of Iranian Americans…

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Iran, Politics, Press Releases

This American The Invigorator and The Resistance #Trump #PussyPower #IsraelWMD #Settlements #FreePalestine

Posted on January 21, 2017June 12, 2019 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on This American The Invigorator and The Resistance #Trump #PussyPower #IsraelWMD #Settlements #FreePalestine

This American is a work in progress: The Invigorator is Donald J. Trump The Resistance to The Invigorator is a rapidly growing diverse passionate fired up movement of patriots. A PATRIOT is defined as a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies and detractors. By Eileen Fleming Trump declared…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Palestine & Jordan, Video

DISSENT Keeps America Great #MAGA #merylstreep #FreePalestine #FreeVanunu

Posted on January 9, 2017August 20, 2019 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on DISSENT Keeps America Great #MAGA #merylstreep #FreePalestine #FreeVanunu
DISSENT Keeps America Great #MAGA #merylstreep #FreePalestine #FreeVanunu

Democracies thrive on dissent A FREE Press safe guards democracy by publishing dissent Meryl Streep is an American patriot who takes her broken heart and makes art By Eileen Fleming Meryl Streep’s Speech at Sunday nights Golden Globes was a shot in the arm for democracy and an eloquent expression of dissent.   An Excerpt…

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