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Pritzker, Brannigan and the “politics” of apologies

February 8, 2018August 7, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

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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65 Israeli Laws that target and discriminate against non-Jews in Israel

January 27, 2018January 30, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

65 Israeli Laws that target and discriminate against non-Jews in Israel Israel has 65 laws that directly discriminate against Christians and Muslims or that are used to justify discrimination in every level of life against non-Jewish citizens of Israel. Some of the laws were founded during the British Mandate and were denounced by Jews in…

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Illinois Politicians pursue new trend with Arab Americans

January 22, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

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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American views of Arabs and Muslims improve, AAI study shows

December 5, 2017December 5, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

American views of Arabs and Muslims improve, AAI study shows Poll Shows Positive Shift Accompanied by a Deep Partisan Rift in Americans’ Views of Arabs & Muslims. This, in the face of an Increase in Hate Crimes & Bigotry (Washington) The Arab American Institute (AAI) released a new poll today, examining American Attitudes towards Arabs, Muslims,…

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Let investigation run its course, leave Islam and Banlieue out

November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Let investigation run its course, leave Islam and Banlieue out Tariq Ramada might be seen as a voice for the voiceless among the Muslim and Arab youth in the banlieues, but it doesn’t make him their hero. By Abdennour Toumi Sexual harassment and rape accusations aimed at Harvey Weinstein look like a Hitchcock film noir,…

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Palos Township official apologizes to Arabs, Muslims

September 20, 2017December 4, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Palos Township official apologizes to Arabs, Muslims Sharon Brannigan, a trustee in the Chicago suburb of Palos Township, offended Arabs and Muslims with broad stroke comments about immigration that pointed a finger at their race and religion. But Brannigan apologized this week, reiterating apologies she issued twice before saying that she is not anti-Arab, anti-Muslim…

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Kennedy promises to uphold Arab, Muslim rights

September 16, 2017September 17, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

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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Palestinians show solidarity with Burma

September 7, 2017September 9, 2017 Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments

Palestinians show solidarity with Burma Brutality in Burma against Muslims continues and Palestinians int he Gaza Strip, who identify with the suffering of people in other countries, urged world action to protect civilians in Burma. By Ahmad Hasaballah The failure of world leaders to speak out against atrocities committed against Muslims in Burma has outraged…

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Muslims hold Science and Tech convention Sept. 10 Kazakhstan

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Muslims hold Science and Tech convention Sept. 10 Kazakhstan Muslim world’s first science & tech summit convenes Heads of State and senior officials from 57 nations to tackle health, climate change, water and food security challenges This week the largest ever meeting of Islamic nations concerning science and technology will take place in Kazakhstan (Sept…

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Kennedy defends Illinois Muslims in opening mosque

September 1, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Kennedy defends Illinois Muslims in opening mosque Christopher Kennedy, the candidate for Illinois Governor in the March 2018 Democratic primary and the son of the late U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, this week denounced plans to block the opening of a mosque in a suburb of Chicago. By Ray Hanania Christopher Kennedy is someone who…

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Photo Array: Eid Mubarak from the Gaza Strip

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017 Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments

Photo Array: Eid Mubarak from the Gaza Strip By Ahmad Hasaballah Muslims gather to celebrate Eid al Adha in prayer at Saraya Square in Gaza City in the Israeli-embargoed Gaza Strip early Friday, on Sept. 1, 2017. Eid al-Adha is the “Sacrifice Feast,” and is the second of two Islamic religious holidays celebrated worldwide each…

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Leading Saudi newspaper launches smartphone ‘Hajj Pilgrimage App’

August 24, 2017January 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Leading Saudi newspaper launches smartphone ‘Hajj Pilgrimage App’ Leading English Language Newspaper, Arab News creates app that provides real-time updates, connects pilgrims with emergency numbers and enables them to share journey with loved ones with the launch of a new Hajj app that can be used by pilgrims for the 2017 Hajj which begins in…

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A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy

August 13, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy A reader writes asking about the protests by Muslims in suburban Chicagoland against Republican Palos Township trustee Sharon Brannigan and comments she has made in the past criticizing Muslims. By Ray Hanania Sharon Brannigan has published views and opinions that have angered many Muslims in the…

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US Justice Department on Actions to prevent hate

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

US Justice Department on Actions to prevent hate The U.S. Justice Department has issued an overview of steps that schools in the United States can do to prevent hate against Arabs, Muslims and Sikhs. Twenty Plus Things Schools Can Do to Respond to or Prevent Hate Incidents Against Arab-Americans, Muslims, and Sikhs Take Immediate Concerted…

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Mansaf, one of the most important Arab recipes

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 rayhanania 2 Comments

Mansaf, one of the most important Arab recipes When you think of the romantic lifestyle of the Arab in the desert, you think of camels, black and white stallions, heavy black tents, flowing robes, and a silver platter of one of the Arab World’s favorite recipes, Mansaf (Mensif, Mensiff). This lamb and rice dish heaped…

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The Arab Daily News articles picked up by many newspapers

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 rayhanania 1 Comment

The Arab Daily News articles picked up by many newspapers The Arab Daily News American Arab online news and commentary site is proud that many of its articles are republished in Arab American, Muslim and also mainstream Western newspapers around the world. Print Newspapers and online news sites have permission to republish articles and columns that are published…

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Photos: Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Gaza Strip

May 26, 2017 Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments

Photos: Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Gaza Strip Palestinian Muslims celebrated the beginning of Ramadan Saturday in the Gaza Strip despite the difficulties imposed by Israel’s oppressive military assault. By Ahmad Hasaballah Palestinian Muslims celebrated the beginning of Ramadan Saturday in the Gaza Strip, which is under a brutal military embargo imposed by the Israeli occupation…

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Mosques warned of increased arson during Ramadan

May 10, 2017January 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Mosques warned of increased arson during Ramadan Muslim Civil Rights Group Releases Ramadan Arson Awareness Notice to Mosques Nationwide. Group Urges Vigilance, Prevention and Reporting during the Holy Month Muslim Advocates, a national legal, advocacy and educational organization for American Muslims, issued an arson awareness notice last night to mosques nationwide. The alert comes during this…

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