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Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions — no Arabs included

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions — no Arabs included
Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions — no Arabs included

Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions — no Arabs included Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration. But Governor continues to exclude Arab Americans STATE BOARD OF HEALTH Karen Phelan will continue to serve on the State Board…

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Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments

Posted on November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments
Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments

Pritzker again ignores needs of Arab businesses in latest appointments Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Illinois Office of Tourism inducted 30 small businesses into the “Illinois Made Program” and once again the Governor has ignored and marginalized Arab American businesses. Pritzker’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies have been a longstanding problem that he has refused to address. Pritzker…

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No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas

Posted on October 27, 2022November 6, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas
No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas

No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas No one has done more for the Arab and Muslim American community, and all ethnic, religious and racial groups in Cook County than County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Unlike other candidates, she is in the community every year and all year round, and…

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Pritzker makes more appointments, none are Arab American

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Pritzker makes more appointments, none are Arab American
Pritzker makes more appointments, none are Arab American

Pritzker makes more appointments, none are Arab American Gov. Pritzker Announces Ten Appointments to Boards and Commissions and Senior Executive Positions. Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration The following are appoints to the State’s Boards and Commissions made this week…

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Nearly four years in office, Pritzker fails to deliver on promises to Arab Americans

Posted on June 12, 2022August 3, 2022 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Nearly four years in office, Pritzker fails to deliver on promises to Arab Americans
Nearly four years in office, Pritzker fails to deliver on promises to Arab Americans

Nearly four years in office, Pritzker fails to deliver on promises to Arab Americans Nearly four years after taking office, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has broken his only promise he made to Arab Americans and Muslims and has failed give Arabs and Muslims representation on the states 435 boards and commissions. In almost all of…

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Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises
Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises

Pritzker continues to ignore needs of Arab Americans violating his campaign promises Gov. J.B. Pritzker allegedly promised during his run for public office to engage Arab Americans and include them in his administration. Several self-serving Arab activists insisted he would do right by Arab Americans, but in reality Pritzker has marginalized the community while palling…

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Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans

Posted on August 23, 2021August 26, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans
Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans

Pritzker falls short on promises to Arab, Muslim Americans As he approaches his 3rd full year in office on January 1, 2022, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to deliver on a major promise he made to Arab Americans during his campaign election, to appoint Arabs and Muslims to key state boards and commissions. Pritzker,…

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The need to undo anti-BDS laws

Posted on January 2, 2019January 2, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on The need to undo anti-BDS laws
The need to undo anti-BDS laws

The need to undo anti-BDS laws Laws are being passed in America to deny American citizens their right to criticize a foreign country, Israel. The laws are targeting BDS, the Boycott, Divestment, Sanction Movement, which has organized peaceful protests against Israel’s illegal settlements and Israel’s anti-human rights policies. This article at the Middle East Monitor…

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Pritzker interview with Arab American newspapers

Posted on October 11, 2018August 7, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Pritzker interview with Arab American newspapers
Pritzker interview with Arab American newspapers

Pritzker interview with Arab American newspapers Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker sat down with The Future News Newspaper (Al Mustaqbal) which is the largest Arabic and English bi-lingual newspaper in Illinois to discuss issues he hopes to address if he wins the Nov. 6, 2018 election for governor. Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker sat down…

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Arab American voters in Illinois to rally for Democratic candidates

Posted on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American voters in Illinois to rally for Democratic candidates
Arab American voters in Illinois to rally for Democratic candidates

Arab American voters in Illinois to rally for Democratic candidates Dozens of Democratic candidates running in the November 6, 2018 General election will be showcased at the annual Candidate’s Breakfast & Brunch on Sunday, October 21 hosted by The Arab American Democratic Club. The keynote speakers at the event are Illinois House Speaker Michael J….

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J.B. Pritzker’s Muslim problem lingers

Posted on August 24, 2018December 2, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on J.B. Pritzker’s Muslim problem lingers
J.B. Pritzker’s Muslim problem lingers

J.B. Pritzker’s Muslim problem lingers Illinois’ Arab American community continues to grow in strength which is why more and more many candidates for public office are courting them for their voter support. But racism is not something that can just be ignored and has to be addressed forthrightly and with an apology. That doesn’t always…

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Pritzker, Brannigan and the “politics” of apologies

Posted on February 8, 2018August 7, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Pritzker, Brannigan and the “politics” of apologies
Pritzker, Brannigan and the “politics” of apologies

Pritzker, Brannigan and the “politics” of apologies Some Arab American and Muslim activists have launched a vicious campaign against Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan who expressed opinions critical of the “Middle Eastern” community that they claimed were racist. Brannigan apologized three times but they refused to accept her apology. However, J.B. Pritzker slammed Muslims as…

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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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Illinois Politicians pursue new trend with Arab Americans

Posted on January 22, 2018September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Illinois Politicians pursue new trend with Arab Americans
Illinois Politicians pursue new trend with Arab Americans

Illinois Politicians pursue new trend with Arab Americans 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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Kennedy promises to uphold Arab, Muslim rights

Posted on September 16, 2017September 17, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Kennedy promises to uphold Arab, Muslim rights
Kennedy promises to uphold Arab, Muslim rights

Kennedy promises to uphold Arab, Muslim rights Illinois gubernatorial candidate Christopher Kennedy told a gathering of influential Arab and Muslim community activists Saturday that he would defend their rights as Americans and respect their cultural and religious identities. Kennedy said when his family immigrated to America, they faced the same racism and discrimination now facing…

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Why is my TV clogged with election Ads?

Posted on May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Why is my TV clogged with election Ads?
Why is my TV clogged with election Ads?

Why is my TV clogged with election Ads? Nauseating political commercials have already started to clog our Spring season television viewing, and it has a lot to do with the fact that the three candidates for governor in Illinois are among the richest people around. Republican Bruce Rauner, one of the most incompetent governor’s Illinois has…

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Hypocrisy at racist, anti-Arab/Muslim Chicago Sun-Times

Posted on April 19, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Hypocrisy at racist, anti-Arab/Muslim Chicago Sun-Times
Hypocrisy at racist, anti-Arab/Muslim Chicago Sun-Times

Hypocrisy at racist, anti-Arab/Muslim Chicago Sun-Times Most mainstream American journalists love to dish it out and criticize people, but they are thinned skinned and hate to be criticized themselves, especially when they are involved in their own conflicts-of-interest that they fail to mention in their stories. As a columnist who writes my opinions, I also…

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