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Gov Pritzker makes more appointments to state commissions, boards but no Arabs

Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Gov Pritzker makes more appointments to state commissions, boards but no Arabs
Gov Pritzker makes more appointments to state commissions, boards but no Arabs

Gov Pritzker makes more appointments to state commissions, boards but no Arabs Gov. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions. Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration Gov. J.B. Pritzker continued to finally start filling vacant seats on the state’s…

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US Rep. Lauren Boebert owes US Rep. Ilhan Omar an apology

Posted on December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on US Rep. Lauren Boebert owes US Rep. Ilhan Omar an apology
US Rep. Lauren Boebert owes US Rep. Ilhan Omar an apology

US Rep. Lauren Boebert owes US Rep. Ilhan Omar an apology People who can’t debate real issues because they lack the intelligence to do so instead turn to racist hatred and name-calling to demonize others with whom they disagree. That’s the case with Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert who made a vicious personal attack against Minnesota…

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Lebanese political system cannot fix itself, responsible external assistance is badly needed

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 By Ghassan Rubeiz 1 Comment on Lebanese political system cannot fix itself, responsible external assistance is badly needed
Lebanese political system cannot fix itself, responsible external assistance is badly needed

Lebanese political system cannot fix itself, responsible external assistance is badly needed By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz The Lebanese civil war has ended, but could it start again? If civil war reignites, Lebanon will easily pass from a “failing” to a “failed” state. Abandoned by the international community, this Mediterranean country, once called the Switzerland of…

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9/11 and a 20th Reflection of That Day

Posted on September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on 9/11 and a 20th Reflection of That Day
9/11 and a 20th Reflection of That Day

To mark the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, President Biden will visit the attack sites in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Families of hundreds of 9/11 victims told Biden to stay away unless he declassified government evidence that could link Saudi Arabia to the attack. By Eileen Fleming President Biden on Friday signed an executive order to…

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Pandemic is widening an increasingly bitter US political divide

Posted on August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Pandemic is widening an increasingly bitter US political divide
Pandemic is widening an increasingly bitter US political divide

Pandemic is widening an increasingly bitter US political divide The US is a divided country, and not just between those who hate former President Donald Trump and those who hate his successor, Joe Biden. The coronavirus pandemic has not only turned US politics upside down and on its head, but also created a new political…

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Lebanon’s power sharing scheme is no longer sustainable

Posted on August 20, 2021August 21, 2021 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on Lebanon’s power sharing scheme is no longer sustainable
Lebanon’s power sharing scheme is no longer sustainable

Lebanon’s power sharing scheme is no longer sustainable By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz Here is a recent Lebanon headline: Optimism on government formation surges. Over the last year, news about cabinet formation has run like a weather forecast. More than ever before, people inside and outside Lebanon are asking if the state is approaching total collapse….

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Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials

Posted on April 22, 2021July 16, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials
Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials

Arab American Heritage Month, Ramadan feted by Journalists and elected officials The Arab American Democratic Club hosted a forum of journalists and elected officials and community leaders on Thursday April 22, 2021 to discuss both Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month (April). The panel included a video message offering both Ramadan Kareem messages and a celebratory…

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Lebanon and Syria’s futures intertwined

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on Lebanon and Syria’s futures intertwined
Lebanon and Syria’s futures intertwined

Lebanon and Syria’s futures intertwined By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz On October 17, 2019 the Lebanon erupted into a nationwide uprising demanding the dismantling of a corrupt and sectarian political system. Responding to unprecedented street protests, Saad Hariri resigned immediately. A new cabinet was formed by Hassan Diab, an academic with a limited background in public…

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Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum
Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum

Arab American Democratic Club hosts candidate leadership forum The Arab American Democratic Club hosted its 2021 Candidate and Leadership Forum on Thursday March 25 featuring a long slate of candidates for local elective office and elected government officials and speakers. The event was held to commemorate April Arab American Heritage Month and to encourage Arab…

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif and Vanunu: Israel’s Nuclear Whistleblower

Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif and Vanunu: Israel’s Nuclear Whistleblower
Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif and Vanunu: Israel’s Nuclear Whistleblower

On Saturday Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted at Western leaders of countries responsible for Israel’s nuclear program that, “Israel is expanding Dimona, the region’s only nuclear bomb factory… By Eileen Fleming Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif tweeted at President Biden and the heads of state of Britain, France and Germany regarding The Guardian’s, “Israel expands nuclear…

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United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act and USS Liberty Veterans Association

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act and USS Liberty Veterans Association
United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act and USS Liberty Veterans Association

The United States-Israel Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Collaborative Research Act garnered nearly 100 bipartisan cosponsors.  By Eileen Fleming Representative Michael Waltz, R-Fla is the first Green Beret to serve in Congress. Last year Waltz introduced the “United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act.” Last week the Florida Daily reported that Waltz’s bill was sent to the House Veterans…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion

The State of American Souls, Must See TV and Trumpism

Posted on February 6, 2021February 7, 2021 By Eileen Fleming 1 Comment on The State of American Souls, Must See TV and Trumpism
The State of American Souls, Must See TV and Trumpism

Trumpism is a term for the political ideology, style of governance, political movement and set of mechanisms for acquiring and keeping power as demonstrated by former president, Donald J. Trump. By Eileen Fleming Truth seekers will be glued to the TV this Tuesday when former U.S. president D. J. Trump’s second impeachment trial begins with…

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Healing the Nation after Trump

Posted on January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on Healing the Nation after Trump
Healing the Nation after Trump

Healing the Nation after Trump By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz I am less worried about how firmly Trump is disciplined than about how focused our leaders are on the future of America. We are facing a severe pandemic, a major economic crisis, a rural-urban political split and a growing national ideological societal divide. A diversity-sensitive approach…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, mainstream, Opinion, Politics

The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  
The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  

The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call    By Imad Hamad   I am an independent. I always vote for the person not the party. My political identity is that I am simply a proud American citizen. I am naturalized- an American by choice.  Since 1980, the year I landed in America, I have learned to…

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Pollard Free in Israel: Vanunu Remains Captive

Posted on January 3, 2021January 5, 2021 By Eileen Fleming 2 Comments on Pollard Free in Israel: Vanunu Remains Captive
Pollard Free in Israel: Vanunu Remains Captive

On the Tuesday before Christmas, Jonathan Pollard, former U.S. Navy analyst and convicted spy flew with his wife from Newark to Tel Aviv, on a private plane provided by Sheldon Adelson and received a hero’s welcome from Prime Minister Netanyahu. By Eileen Fleming US taxpayers provide Israel more ‘benjamin’s’ than to any other country. Adjusted for inflation,…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Lebanon on a failure track for the near future

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on Lebanon on a failure track for the near future
Lebanon on a failure track for the near future

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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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Lebanon, Middle East, Opinion

Vote and Let the Political and Legal System Run Its Course

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Vote and Let the Political and Legal System Run Its Course
Vote and Let the Political and Legal System Run Its Course

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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Live Arab Radio Friday morning features supporters for Trump and Biden

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Live Arab Radio Friday morning features supporters for Trump and Biden
Live Arab Radio Friday morning features supporters for Trump and Biden

Live Arab Radio Friday morning features supporters for Trump and Biden Champions for President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will provide their perspectives on The Ray Hanania Radio Show on the US Arab Radio Network on WNZK AM 690 radio in Detroit. Guests include pro-Trump advocate Mrinalini Kumari and Arab American Institute…

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