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Nearly 100 candidates, officials address Arab Democratic Club forum Sunday

May 15, 2022May 17, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

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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Newman endorsed by major Arab and Muslim leaders

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Newman endorsed by major Arab and Muslim leaders Congresswoman Marie Newman receives the endorsement in the June 28 Democratic Primary for the new 6th District from 32 leaders from the Arab, South Asian and Muslim community In a letter to community members across the new 6th Congressional District, over 30 leaders in the Arab, South…

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2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward No doubt that this year’s general elections that was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 was one most important and most contested in a number of cities across the state of Michigan, notably in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck for Arab and…

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Annissa Essaibi George faces “race hypocrisy” in campaign to be Boston Mayor

October 20, 2021November 21, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Annissa Essaibi George faces “race hypocrisy” in campaign to be Boston Mayor Tunisian and Polish American Annissa Essaibi George is fighting to be elected mayor of Boston in a run-off Nov. 2. But her campaign is fighting hypocritical attacks claiming she is not a “woman of color” This column appeared in Arab News Oct. 13,…

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Afghan debacle spells poll disaster for Democrats

September 14, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Afghan debacle spells poll disaster for Democrats By Ray Hanania The chaotic collapse of Afghanistan and rapid takeover by the Taliban as US forces withdrew from Kabul has shocked an American public clinging to the belief that America “defeated the terrorists.” With the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks that took the lives of 2,996…

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Video Podcast Arab Radio: Dearborn flooding, UAE peace deal July 7

July 7, 2021August 10, 2021 rayhanania 1 Comment

Video Podcast Arab Radio: Dearborn flooding, UAE peace deal July 7 The Ray Hanania Radio Show on #Arabradio Wed 8 am EST, July 7, featured two segments, one on Dearborn’s flooding problems, and the other on the UAE-Israel peace accord Segment 1: 8:AM EST We have Imad Hamad, the executive director of the American Human…

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Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25

March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Democratic Club to host Zoom candidate’s and leaders forum March 25 The Arab Democratic Club will host its pre-election Forum for Democratic candidates running in the April 6 election and for elected public officials in a special celebration of Arab American Heritage month on Thursday March 25. The forum will again be held Virtually…

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AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad

November 2, 2020 Ray Hanania Admin No Comments

AHRC Elections Advisory from Imad Hamad This year’s electoral turnout has exceeded expectations. Millions have already voted and millions are still expected to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. While there have been long lines and some problems with mailed in ballots, overall, the process has run remarkably well for a Covid-19 world. AHRC salutes…

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Who and what pulls the Arab American vote

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 Ray Hanania Admin No Comments

Who and what pulls the Arab American vote By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz Based on empirical grounds, it is predicted that the majority of Arab Americans will vote for Biden- or shall we say vote against Trump. Click here for data. There are about 3.5 million Arab Americans, originating from 22 countries, approximately one per-cent of…

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Lebanon on a failure track for the near future

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments

Lebanon on a failure track for the near future By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz When I left Lebanon in 1975 I never thought I would stay abroad for the rest of my life. I simply could not imagine that this country would ever reach such a stage of largely self-inflicted decline. The destructive power of politics…

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Vote and Let the Political and Legal System Run Its Course

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Ray Hanania Admin No Comments

Vote and Let the Political and Legal System Run Its Course By Imad Hamad Every minute counts during this exceptional election cycle. The electoral outcome depends on turnout. Anyone following the news has read about the long lines of voters eager to make their voice heard. This is great for democratic rule. This elections is not about…

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Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East

October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 rayhanania 2 Comments

Arab News/YouGov poll sees Biden as being better for Middle East Biden seen as better for the Middle East, but most Arabs want him to shun Obama era policies: Arab News/YouGov poll. Majority of respondents believe both Presidential candidates would be bad for the region. Trump scores higher on Iran policies, but not on Jerusalem move. Containing Iran…

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Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 Ray Hanania Admin No Comments

Arab Radio: Congressional races examined in California 50th and Illinois 3rd The Ray Hanania Show on WNZK AM 690 Radio on the US Arab Radio Network and simulcast live on the Arab News Newspaper Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews will feature two guests who Will examine the role of Arab American voters in the President Battle…

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Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020

October 13, 2020October 16, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Americans host online rally for Democratic candidates Sunday Oct. 25, 2020 Arab American Democrats will fete Democratic candidates running in the Nov. 3, 2020 General election at an online Zoom Conference that will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 beginning at 11 AM. The conference includes elected officials, government officials of all parties, local…

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Joe Biden speaks to Muslims urging their support

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Joe Biden speaks to Muslims urging their support While President Trump is ignoring the needs of Muslims and allowing his policies on Muslims to be distorted and twisted, Joe Biden is leading a positive campaign to appeal to Muslims to win over their support. A recent video by Biden quotes an Islamic Hadith on standing…

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Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020

July 8, 2020July 11, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Tlaib challenger Brenda Jones joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday July 10, 2020 Tune in this Friday July 10, 2020 to #ArabRadio WNZK AM 690 when Ray Hanania interviews #BrendaJones in her rematch to beat #RashidaTlaib in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. The show begins at 8 AM EST Detroit time (7 AM Chicago, 3 PM…

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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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