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Arab Americans celebrate local candidates at annual forum

Posted on February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 By Ali Younes No Comments on Arab Americans celebrate local candidates at annual forum
Arab Americans celebrate local candidates at annual forum

Arab Americans celebrate local candidates at annual forum Bridgeview, Ill — Local candidates and elected officials who respect the Arab and Muslim community with open doors and fairness were feted at a community forum in Bridgeview hosted by the Arab American Illinois Political Coalition, formerly the Arab American Democratic Club. More than 400 people attended…

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Activism, American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Election, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, US Arab Politics

Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District

Posted on December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District
Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District

Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District Longtime Arab American activists Sonia Anne Khalil announced on December 10, 2023 her candidacy to seek the Democratic Party domination for the Illinois Legislative 36th House seat next year. Khalil is the leading candidate in the Democratic Primary for the 36th House seat in the…

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Congressman Sean Casten joins Ray Hanania Radio Show

Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Congressman Sean Casten joins Ray Hanania Radio Show
Congressman Sean Casten joins Ray Hanania Radio Show

Congressman Sean Casten joins Ray Hanania Radio Show US Rep. Sean Casten was the guest on The Ray Hanania Show on the US Ara Radio Network on Wednesday June 1, 2022, discussing his views on the Middle East, Israel and Palestine. Casten is seeking re-election to the new 6th District in the Illinois Democratic Primary…

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Nearly 100 candidates, officials address Arab Democratic Club forum Sunday

Posted on May 15, 2022May 17, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Nearly 100 candidates, officials address Arab Democratic Club forum Sunday
Nearly 100 candidates, officials address Arab Democratic Club forum Sunday

Nearly 100 candidates, officials address Arab Democratic Club forum Sunday Watch the video below of the event and speeches from candidates and officials (The Facebook Live Video was CENSORED by Facebook as a part of Facebook’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies) The Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) Hosted its pre-election Candidates Forum & Brunch today at…

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Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State
Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State

Candidates rallying in race to succeed Jesse White as Secretary of State Here is a rundown of all the qualified candidates running in the important race for Illinois Secretary of State. The incumbent Secretary of State, Democrat Jesse White, is retiring so a replacement will be selected next year. Who he endorses is important but…

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Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election

Posted on July 23, 2020July 25, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election
Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election

Arab Radio: Pollsters examine Jones-Tlaib election (Audio Podcast below) Guest pollsters Edward Sarpolus and Dennis Denno will be guests on a special edition of The Arab street Radio on Friday July 24, 2020 examining the Michigan election contest between former Congresswoman and Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones and 13th District Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. Sarpolus…

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Conyers’ nephew endorses Brenda Jones against Rashida Tlaib

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Conyers’ nephew endorses Brenda Jones against Rashida Tlaib
Conyers’ nephew endorses Brenda Jones against Rashida Tlaib

Podcast: Conyers’ nephew endorses Brenda Jones against Rashida Tlaib Former Michigan State Senator Ian Conyers accused Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib of ignoring her campaign promises to sit in the limelight of international issues “she never addressed” in the 2018 campaign. Conyers said that Brenda Jones, the Detroit City Council President, has the district support to replace…

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Ian Conyers joins Arab Radio Friday to discuss Michigan’s 13th Congress race

Posted on July 16, 2020July 17, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Ian Conyers joins Arab Radio Friday to discuss Michigan’s 13th Congress race
Ian Conyers joins Arab Radio Friday to discuss Michigan’s 13th Congress race

Ian Conyers joins Arab Radio Friday to discuss Michigan’s 13th Congress race Ian Conyers, the nephew of long serving and popular Congressman John Conyers, who retired in 2017 and creating the vacancy the 13th District seat, will join award winning Palestinian American journalist and radio talk show host on live radio on Friday July 17,…

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Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race

Posted on July 10, 2020July 12, 2020 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race
Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race

Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race (Radio Podcast) Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones, who served a brief five week term representing the 13th Congressional District in Michigan, discusses her rematch with Rashida Tlaib who won the full 13th District Congressional term in 2018. The next Democratic Primary is August 4,…

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Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois

Posted on March 17, 2020March 19, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois
Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois

Arab American groups endorse candidates in Illinois Three of Illinois’ leading political organizations released endorsements in key elections in Illinois’ March 17, 2020 Democratic Primary races. Although all three endorsed the same candidates, they differed on one key contest, the closely contested battle for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District held by incumbent Dan Lipinski….

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Democracy for America endorses Abdul El-Sayed forMichigan Governor

Posted on April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Democracy for America endorses Abdul El-Sayed forMichigan Governor
Democracy for America endorses Abdul El-Sayed forMichigan Governor

Democracy for America endorses Abdul El-Sayed forMichigan Governor On Thursday, national progressive organization Democracy for America announced their endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign for Governor of Michigan. Founded by former DNC Chair Gov. Howard Dean, Democracy for America has nearly 70,000 members in the state of Michigan. “Democracy for America members could not be more…

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Governor candidate in Michigan denounces racist campaign tactics

Posted on April 25, 2018September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Governor candidate in Michigan denounces racist campaign tactics
Governor candidate in Michigan denounces racist campaign tactics

Governor candidate in Michigan denounces racist campaign tactics Breaking: Abdul El-Sayed’s statement on Anti-Muslim Bigotry By Ray Hanania A recent BuzzFeed investigation, titled “A Republican Running For Governor In Michigan Is Using Unfounded Conspiracy Theories Against A Muslim American Rival,” found that Patrick Colbeck, a Ted Cruz and Sean Hannity-endorsed GOP candidate for Governor, targeted…

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Illinois congressional race attracts Arab American vote

Posted on March 14, 2018March 14, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Illinois congressional race attracts Arab American vote
Illinois congressional race attracts Arab American vote

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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Arab Americans winning more respect from elected officials

Posted on January 28, 2018September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans winning more respect from elected officials
Arab Americans winning more respect from elected officials

Arab Americans winning more respect from elected officials For many years, Arab Americans were frequently abused by politicians who targeted them in mudslinging tirades and public attacks. In 2000, Hillary Clinton returned money from an Arab Muslim organization because pro-Israel fanatics accused them of supporting terrorism. The charge was false but Clinton returned the money…

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