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

Posted on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Muslim American woman challenges unresponsive Congressman Sean Casten in March 19 Democratic primary
Muslim American woman challenges unresponsive Congressman Sean Casten in March 19 Democratic primary

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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Nearly 100 Organizations Join ADC in Demanding TPS/DED for Palestinians

Posted on November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Nearly 100 Organizations Join ADC in Demanding TPS/DED for Palestinians
Nearly 100 Organizations Join ADC in Demanding TPS/DED for Palestinians

Nearly 100 Organizations Join ADC in Demanding TPS/DED for Palestinians The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and nearly 100 human rights, civil rights and civil liberties, immigrant rights, faith based organizations, and ADC’s Volunteer TPS/DED Lawyers Working Group sent a request to Secretary of State Anthony Blinkin and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas urging them…

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib panders to emotions but fails to achieve results

Posted on September 2, 2022September 7, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib panders to emotions but fails to achieve results
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib panders to emotions but fails to achieve results

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib panders to emotions but fails to achieve results Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib says she is a champion of human rights for Palestinians, but is she really effective or is she just pounding her chest and fueling the emotions of a community in America that is discriminated by racism, media bias and stereotyping? Tlaib…

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Illinois Congresswoman slams passage of Iron Dome, and home thefts in Sheikh Jarrah

Posted on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Illinois Congresswoman slams passage of Iron Dome, and home thefts in Sheikh Jarrah
Illinois Congresswoman slams passage of Iron Dome, and home thefts in Sheikh Jarrah

Illinois Congresswoman slams passage of Iron Dome, and home thefts in Sheikh Jarrah Marie Newman tells taxpayers it is possible to change US foreign policy and speak out against Israel’s human rights abuses. Activists slam Congress members who supported Iron Dome removing it from he larger, delayed funding package delayed in the House by partisan bickering…

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McCollum praises passage of stimulus payments

Posted on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on McCollum praises passage of stimulus payments
McCollum praises passage of stimulus payments

McCollum praises passage of stimulus payments As 2020 ends, Congress has passed – and the president finally signed – a massive $2 trillion bill that combined an emergency COVID relief package along with an omnibus appropriations bill to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2021. While this funding is absolutely necessary, the refusal of Senate Republicans…

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McCollum introduces civil rights legislation protecting Palestinian children under Israeli occupation

Posted on May 9, 2019June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on McCollum introduces civil rights legislation protecting Palestinian children under Israeli occupation
McCollum introduces civil rights legislation protecting Palestinian children under Israeli occupation

McCollum introduces civil rights legislation protecting Palestinian children under Israeli occupation Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) has introduced legislation— the Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, H.R. 2407 — amending a provision of the Foreign Assistance Act known as the “Leahy Law” to prohibit funding for the military detention of children in any…

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Pelosi has 513,949 reasons to make Omar apologize for “Benjamin” comment

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Pelosi has 513,949 reasons to make Omar apologize for “Benjamin” comment
Pelosi has 513,949 reasons to make Omar apologize for “Benjamin” comment

Pelosi has 513,949 reasons to make Omar apologize for “Benjamin” comment #Benjamins #ProIsraelPACS #BuyingCongress No wonder #NancyPelosiwas so quick to hammer Congresswoman #IhlanOmar to apologize over her accurate claims that the pro-Israel lobby buys influence in the U.S. Congress through millions in donations “Benjamins” (100 dollar bills). Here’s the list: By Ray Hanania This week,…

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Arab Radio: Aftermath of November 6 election on Arab Americans

Posted on November 8, 2018March 30, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Aftermath of November 6 election on Arab Americans
Arab Radio: Aftermath of November 6 election on Arab Americans

Arab Radio: Aftermath of November 6 election on Arab Americans Radio host Ray Hanania will discuss the aftermath of the November 6, 2018 on Tuesday on the Arab Americans. How will the national election results impact Arab and Muslim Americans.  Who are some of the Arab American candidates who won election? To listen to the…

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Democrats take control of House to block many Trump programs

Posted on November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Democrats take control of House to block many Trump programs
Democrats take control of House to block many Trump programs

Democrats take control of House to block many Trump programs Democrats took control of the U.S House of Representatives by President Trump and Republicans increased their control of the U.S. Senate in the November 6 General elections. The question is whether or not the two sides can come together to work on programs to benefit…

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Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, mainstream, Opinion, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Tlaib primary builds Palestinian presence in Congress

Posted on August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Tlaib primary builds Palestinian presence in Congress
Tlaib primary builds Palestinian presence in Congress

Tlaib primary builds Palestinian presence in Congress Although there is much focus on the fact that Rashida Tlaib is Muslim, and is touted as the “first Muslim woman” to be elected to Congress this November, her Arab heritage is of much more significance. As a Palestinian Arab, Tlaib could find herself in an unusual caucus…

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McCollum introduces bill to protect Palestinian children

Posted on November 14, 2017November 23, 2017 By rayhanania 2 Comments on McCollum introduces bill to protect Palestinian children
McCollum introduces bill to protect Palestinian children

McCollum introduces bill to protect Palestinian children U.S. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) today introduced legislation— the Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act — to prevent United States tax dollars from supporting the Israeli military’s ongoing detention and mistreatment of Palestinian children. The full text of the bill can be found here. An estimated…

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American Arabs, Israel, mainstream, News, Palestine & Jordan

Congressman Boustany announces U.S. Senate candidacy

Posted on December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Congressman Boustany announces U.S. Senate candidacy
Congressman Boustany announces U.S. Senate candidacy

Lebanese American Congressman Charles W. Boustany filed a notice with the Federal Election Commission to run as a candidate in the Spring for the U.S. Senate representing Louisiana By Ray Hanania Congressman Charles W. Boustany Jr., M.D., one of only seven American Arab members of the U.S. Congress, officially filed disclosures with the Federal Election…

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President USS LIBERTY Veterans Association Addresses Congress

Posted on May 20, 2015September 24, 2018 By Eileen Fleming 4 Comments on President USS LIBERTY Veterans Association Addresses Congress
President USS LIBERTY Veterans Association Addresses Congress

By Eileen Fleming Forty-eight years after Israel’s attack, survivor and President of the USS LIBERTY Veterans Association, Ernie Gallo is no longer waiting for an act of congress; but is leading others to get Congress to act. On Monday Gallo’s following Letter was hand-delivered to the Orlando offices of Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio….

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In final vote before primary election, Amash votes for America over Israel

Posted on August 5, 2014October 13, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on In final vote before primary election, Amash votes for America over Israel
In final vote before primary election, Amash votes for America over Israel

In final vote before primary election, Amash votes for America over Israel Congress increases American taxpayer debt to assist Israel By Ray Hanania In his last vote Friday before returning to his 3rd Congressional district to face-off against a wild-rhetoric challenger in the Republican Primary this week, U.S. Rep. Justin Amash cast a vote for…

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