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Ruzevich race for Congress showcases challenges facing pro-Arab candidates

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ruzevich race for Congress showcases challenges facing pro-Arab candidates By Ray Hanania One of the few races that many people in the Arab American community were very hopeful about was the challenge to unresponsive Congressman Sean Casten in the 6th Congressional District by Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich, political consultant and deputy campaign manager Sawsan Abubaker said…

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Ruzevich slams Casten’s support of Genocide in Palestine

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Ruzevich slams Casten’s support of Genocide in Palestine How do you know an incumbent is worried about losing the primary election? He introduces a bill that attempts to cover up his complicity in an ongoing genocide, his disregard for his constituency, and his desire to maintain the status quo in Congress. Statement from candidate Joseph…

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Uniejewski Campaign Launches Second Digital Ad in 6th District State Senate race

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Uniejewski Campaign Launches Second Digital Ad in 6th District State Senate race Nick Uniejewski campaign highlights Tribune endorsement and sharp contrast in 6th District State Senate race. Releases new digital campaign ad Chicago, IL – Democratic State Senate candidate Nick Uniejewski announced the launch of his second digital advertisement in the 6th District race. The…

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ILMAN and IMPAC Announce Endorsement of Kat Abughazaleh for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

ILMAN and IMPAC Announce Endorsement of Kat Abughazaleh for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Muslim Action Network (ILMAN) and the Illinois Muslim Political Action Committee (IMPAC) endorse Kat Abughazaleh for the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. Abughazaleh, a Palestinian American, has a comprehensive platform that aligns with our community—…

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New Ninth District Poll Shows Abughazaleh Tied for First Place

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

New Ninth District Poll Shows Abughazaleh Tied for First Place A recent independent poll shows Kat Abughazaleh tied for first place, with 18%. This independent poll was not sponsored by any candidate, making it the first of its kind to be released in this race. The survey of 568 likely IL-09 Democratic primary voters shows…

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Independent candidates for Orland Fire receive Arab and Muslim American endorsement

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 Press Release Press Release No Comments

Independent candidates for Orland Fire receive Arab and Muslim American endorsement PRESS RELEASE — March 17, 2025 Orland Fire Protection District, IL — As you may see, we do not have the endorsements of mayors, supervisors, or union leaders and activists. We are independent and we support good government. We are most proud of the…

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Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13

March 14, 2025March 22, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13 By Ray Hanania More than a dozen candidates running for various local offices in the Chicagoland suburbs attended an Iftar dinner Thursday, March 13, 2025 hosted by the Arab American Chamber of Commerce and the Palestine Club at the Jerusalem Banquet Hall in…

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AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview

February 11, 2025February 12, 2025 Press Release Press Release No Comments

AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview Bridgeview, IL — The Arab American Democracy Coalition (AADC) (formerly the Arab American Democratic Club) will host its annual Candidates Forum & Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at Niko’s Restaurant. More than 500 people are expected to attend the event which…

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Abandon Harris Endorses Green Party’s Stein for President

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Abandon Harris Endorses Green Party’s Stein for President The Abandon Harris campaign, which is “dedicated to ensuring that the American people, especially the Muslim-American community, recognize the responsibility we share in standing up against oppression and using all our power to stop genocide wherever it may arise,” announced today it is endorsing the Green Party’s…

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Amer Zahr runs for Dearborn Schools Nov. 5, 2024

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Amer Zahr runs for Dearborn Schools Nov. 5, 2024 Dearborn’s population is 110,000 people. Arab Americans make up almost 65,000 of them. Dearborn School’s student body is over 20,000. And Arab American children make up 80% of that student body. Yet only 2 out of our 7 school board members are Arab Americans. Representation matters….

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How will Arab and Muslim Americans vote and why, is focus of Arab Radio show in Michigan and online

August 16, 2024August 20, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

How will Arab and Muslim Americans vote and why, is focus of Arab Radio show in Michigan and online Chicago, IL — The presidential election is the focus on a special season of “The Ray Hanania Radio Show” which begins broadcasting this week in Michigan on the US Arab Radio Network sponsored by Arab News,…

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Arab and Muslims to join conference countering Democratic Convention “silence” on Gaza genocide

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab and Muslims to join conference countering Democratic Convention “silence” on Gaza genocide By Ray Hanania Chicago, IL — As thousands of delegates gather in Chicago next week for the Democratic National Convention to officially confirm a successor to President Joe Biden, Arab and Muslim community leaders will join African American and progressive activists in…

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Michigan Primaries 2024: Vote Today and be part of the solution:

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Michigan Primaries 2024: Vote Today and be part of the solution: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) calls upon all eligible registered voters not to miss voting today, Tuesday primary elections day, Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Voting polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Election day is the day of action. It…

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Abandon Biden Campaign Reacts to Presidential Debate: A Call to Reject Genocide and Racism

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Abandon Biden Campaign Reacts to Presidential Debate: A Call to Reject Genocide and Racism Last night’s presidential debate revealed a stunning and disheartening moment as the term “Palestinian” was openly used as a slur officials of the #AbandonBiden campaign said Friday. This blatant racism, particularly against Palestinians, was exemplified when Donald Trump hurled the insult,…

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Arab and Muslim voters continue pressure on Biden at election polls

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab and Muslim voters continue pressure on Biden at election polls President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both secured enough state election wins after Tuesday’s elections in Georgia and Washington State to qualify for their party nominations for the November General Election. #AbandonBiden activists said the trend against Biden’s polices in Gaza continued…

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#AbandonBiden leadership hosts Conference in Chicago Saturday Dec. 30, 2023

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

#AbandonBiden leadership hosts Conference in Chicago Saturday Dec. 30, 2023 #AbandonBiden campaign hosts conference in Chicago where Arab and Muslim American leaders will discuss their reaction to President Joe Biden’s support of the genocide and warcrimes committed by Israel against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. The conference will be held in Chicago Saturday, Dec….

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Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

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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Muslim American woman challenges unresponsive Congressman Sean Casten in March 19 Democratic primary

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 rayhanania 1 Comment

Muslim American woman challenges unresponsive Congressman Sean Casten in March 19 Democratic primary By Ray Hanania Congressman Sean Casten, who has failed to live up to his promises to outreach and include Arab and Muslim Americans in the last election, is being challenged in th March 19, 2024 Democratic Primary election by healthcare activist Mahnoor…

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