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Joey Ruzevich launches campaign to challenge Sean Casten

Posted on November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Joey Ruzevich launches campaign to challenge Sean Casten
Joey Ruzevich launches campaign to challenge Sean Casten

Joey Ruzevich launches campaign to challenge Sean Casten Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich filed nominating petitions on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 to run for Congress in Illinois’ 6th District, entering the Democratic primary challenging Rep. Sean Casten. Ruzevich said the district needs “bold, new leadership that delivers for people when the Democrats are in power.” Ruzevich was…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Congress, Election, News, NewsWire, Politics

Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity

Posted on October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity
Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity

Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity By Mtanes Shihadeh and Ikram Mohammed The Israeli government continues to exploit the post-October 7, 2023, situation to impose a new geopolitical and demographic reality in the occupied West Bank, alongside the genocidal war in the Gaza Strip. Since the beginning of the war on Gaza,…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Human Rights, Israel, NewsWire, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, US Arab Politics

Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions

Posted on October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions
Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions

Ranking member Shaheen opening remarks at Nominations Hearing for key State Department positions Shaheen slams nomination of Amer Ghalib as Ambassador to Kuwait over his remarks regarding pro-Israeli exaggerations and propaganda regarding the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack. WASHINGTON – Today, Thursday Oct. 23, 2025, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate…

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With two of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers in audience, Zohran Mamdani asks Cuomo, “What do you have to say to the 13 women you sexually harassed?”

Posted on October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on With two of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers in audience, Zohran Mamdani asks Cuomo, “What do you have to say to the 13 women you sexually harassed?”
With two of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers in audience, Zohran Mamdani asks Cuomo, “What do you have to say to the 13 women you sexually harassed?”

With two of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers in audience, Zohran Mamdani asks Cuomo, “What do you have to say to the 13 women you sexually harassed?” ​Charlotte Bennett, one of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers, is being silenced due to the former Governor’s repeated filings of legal summons against her for defamation — but during the cross-examination, Mamdani…

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Marquis Who’s Who Honors Khalil E. Jahshan for Expertise in Mideast Foreign Policy

Posted on October 20, 2025October 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marquis Who’s Who Honors Khalil E. Jahshan for Expertise in Mideast Foreign Policy
Marquis Who’s Who Honors Khalil E. Jahshan for Expertise in Mideast Foreign Policy

Marquis Who’s Who Honors Khalil E. Jahshan for Expertise in Mideast Foreign Policy Khalil E. Jahshan is a distinguished leader in the field of foreign policy and Middle East affairs with a career spanning 45 years of dedication and is the Executive Director of the Arab Center Washington DC Khalil E. Jahshan has been selected…

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American Arabs, News, NewsWire, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo
New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo

New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo New poll shows Zohran Mamdani crushing mayoral field earning support of 52% of likely voters. Mamdani dominates New York City Mayoral debate Following a commanding performance in the first debate in the general election for New York City…

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Nick Uniejewski Calls on Feigenholtz to Return $5,000 from Trump-Voting Restaurant Owner and End Corporate Cash Influence

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Nick Uniejewski Calls on Feigenholtz to Return $5,000 from Trump-Voting Restaurant Owner and End Corporate Cash Influence
Nick Uniejewski Calls on Feigenholtz to Return $5,000 from Trump-Voting Restaurant Owner and End Corporate Cash Influence

Nick Uniejewski Calls on Feigenholtz to Return $5,000 from Trump-Voting Restaurant Owner and End Corporate Cash Influence State Senate candidate Nick Uniejewski today called on incumbent Senator Sara Feigenholtz to return a $5,000 campaign contribution from Sam Sanchez, a well-known restaurant owner who has publicly said he voted for Donald Trump and serves as a…

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UN experts warn against continued violations of ceasefire in Lebanon and urge protection of civilians

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on UN experts warn against continued violations of ceasefire in Lebanon and urge protection of civilians
UN experts warn against continued violations of ceasefire in Lebanon and urge protection of civilians

UN experts warn against continued violations of ceasefire in Lebanon and urge protection of civilians Expressing dismay at the devastating impact on civilians of continuing Israeli air and drone strikes in Lebanon despite an agreed ceasefire on 27 November 2024, UN experts* today urged all parties to fully adhere to the cessation of hostilities agreement…

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Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers

Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers
Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers

Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers Supports Palestine Solidarity event at Microsoft Dublin Campus, “No Azure for Apartheid,” in support of Palestinian rights Dublin, Ireland – Earlier today, (Wednesday, October 15, 2025)  Zille Eizad, a Principle Software Engineer who has been with Microsoft for…

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Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide

Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide
Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide

Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide The Knesset’s Ethics Committee has suspended MK Cassif five times since December 2022, for a total of ten months; Adalah argued that these illegal suspections strip him of his ability to perform his parliamentary duties. On…

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Gaza: Peace demands justice, accountability and dignity says UN expert

Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Gaza: Peace demands justice, accountability and dignity says UN expert
Gaza: Peace demands justice, accountability and dignity says UN expert

Gaza: Peace demands justice, accountability and dignity says UN expert The halt of the military assault against Palestinians in Gaza and the release of all living Israeli hostages and several detained Palestinians offer a glimmer of hope amid devastation and suffering, but the imperative is to anchor the peace process in principles of justice, inclusivity…

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Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo

Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo
Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo

Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo Billionaire hedge fund manager and prominent supporter of Donald Trump Bill Ackman has given yet another $1 million to a Super PAC opposing Mamdani and boosting Cuomo. The Super PAC Defend NYC, is run by a former Donald Trump campaign adviser, Jason…

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Activism, American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Election, Human Rights, News, Politics

CAIR Debunks Tom Cotton and Elise Stefanik’s Latest Demands for Federal Witch Hunt into Americans Opposed to Gaza Genocide

Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR Debunks Tom Cotton and Elise Stefanik’s Latest Demands for Federal Witch Hunt into Americans Opposed to Gaza Genocide
CAIR Debunks Tom Cotton and Elise Stefanik’s Latest Demands for Federal Witch Hunt into Americans Opposed to Gaza Genocide

CAIR Debunks Tom Cotton and Elise Stefanik’s Latest Demands for Federal Witch Hunt into Americans Opposed to Gaza Genocide Muslim civil rights and advocacy group calls for probe of whether Cotton and Stefanik are in concert with Israeli government. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Congress, Israel, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, racism, Senate

Arab Center Washington DC to host Conference on Second Trump Administration Policies toward the Middle East

Posted on October 9, 2025October 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Center Washington DC to host Conference on Second Trump Administration Policies toward the Middle East
Arab Center Washington DC to host Conference on Second Trump Administration Policies toward the Middle East

Arab Center Washington DC to host Conference on Second Trump Administration Policies toward the Middle East The Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) will host its 10th Annual Conference and Anniversary Celebration on Thursday Oct. 16, 2025 at the National Press Club. The symposium will open with keynote remarks from Ambassador Chas W. Freeman, Jr., retired…

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American Arabs, Event, Events, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

Arab America Foundation to host “Connect Empowerment Summit” in New Jersey

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab America Foundation to host “Connect Empowerment Summit” in New Jersey
Arab America Foundation to host “Connect Empowerment Summit” in New Jersey

Arab America Foundation to host “Connect Empowerment Summit” in New Jersey The Arab American Foundation, launched in 2019 to educate Americans about the Arab identity and empower and connect Arab Americans, will host the “Connect Empowerment Summit” on Friday and Saturday, October 24 and 25, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, New Jersey….

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Activism, American Arabs, Culture, Event, Events, immigrants, News, NewsWire, US Arab Politics

CAIR Calls Van Jones Apology for Joking About Slaughtered Palestinian Children a ‘Positive But Insufficient’ Step

Posted on October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR Calls Van Jones Apology for Joking About Slaughtered Palestinian Children a ‘Positive But Insufficient’ Step
CAIR Calls Van Jones Apology for Joking About Slaughtered Palestinian Children a ‘Positive But Insufficient’ Step

CAIR Calls Van Jones Apology for Joking About Slaughtered Palestinian Children a ‘Positive But Insufficient’ Step The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said an apology issued by CNN commentator Van Jones after he mockingly and falsely dismissed images of slaughtered Palestinian children on social media as…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, News, News Media, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, racism

CPJ calls on Israel to release journalists detained on the Global Sumud Flotilla

Posted on October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CPJ calls on Israel to release journalists detained on the Global Sumud Flotilla
CPJ calls on Israel to release journalists detained on the Global Sumud Flotilla

CPJ calls on Israel to release journalists detained on the Global Sumud Flotilla New York, October 2, 2025 – The Committee to Protect Journalists demands Israeli authorities immediately and unconditionally release the humanitarian crew of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which includes at least 32 journalists, after the vessels were seized on October 1 and 2. “Detaining members of the…

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Arab Center of Washington DC Fellows and affiliates analyze Palestine State recognition

Posted on October 2, 2025October 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Center of Washington DC Fellows and affiliates analyze Palestine State recognition
Arab Center of Washington DC Fellows and affiliates analyze Palestine State recognition

Arab Center of Washington DC Fellows and affiliates analyze Palestine State recognition Washington, DC – The Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) this week released a detailed position paper on the momentum growing to recognize a Palestine State during the 80th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The analysis, titled “Recognizing a Palestinian State as…

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