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OP-ED: Arab and Muslim Americans Could Determine Who the Next President of the United States Will Be:  Biden or Trump

By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab and Muslim American votes in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona could hold the key to the U.S. presidency this November. Their support could make the difference between a Joe Biden presidency and a Donald Trump presidency, underlining the potential influence of this … Continued

Issam Hajali’s Unique ’70s Lebanese Fusion

By: Luke Mcmahan / Arab America Contributing Writer If you were walking down Mar Elias Street in Beirut and happened to enter a little jewelry shop owned by a man named Issam Hajali, you would unknowingly have met one of the most unique musical voices of 1970s Lebanon. While he pursued other musical projects, two … Continued

The First Presidential Debate and the War in Gaza

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Foreign policy isn’t usually a major talking point when it comes to United States presidential elections. However, many are wondering whether or not still will be the case for this election for a variety of reasons – not least of which stems from Biden’s policy on Israel … Continued

The Night Won’t End: Biden’s War on Gaza

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mehdi El Merini For most of us, the night typically means dinner with family, a movie, and preparing for bed. For those living—or more accurately, trying to live—in Gaza, the night signifies something entirely different: terror. “The night is long. The night is terrifying. The night means fear. The … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Justin Amash

This is the fifty-first of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our fifty-first pathbreaker is Justin Amash, a lawyer and politician who has served Michiganders in the Michigan House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives. Contributing writer, John Mason reports that he is the child of a Palestinian Christian father and a Syrian Christian mother, who immigrated to the U.S. Justin is a principled politician who is difficult to pigeonhole by his party affiliation since he roots his support of issues in his understanding of constitutional law. He supports Palestinians in Gaza, where several of his relatives have been killed in the war.

From Tradition to Triumph of Michael Rafidi

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian cuisine is a rich reflection of the region’s cultural traditions, emphasizing communal dining and the importance of family. Traditional cooking techniques are central to their culinary heritage, such as slow cooking in earthenware pots, marinating meats with aromatic spices, and baking bread in taboon ovens. Each … Continued

Biden is Following Trump’s Footsteps on Palestine 

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the conflict in Gaza, the West Bank, and the rapidly escalating situation in the Israel-Lebanon border areas, the Biden administration is fixated on Arabs normalizing relations with Israel. It is not surprising that Abdullah Hammoud, the mayor of Dearborn, MI, informed Biden last week that the president “has … Continued

Egypt’s Journey Through Colonization: The Lasting Impact of Ottoman and British Rule on a Nation’s Development

Photo: Wikipedia Commons By: Rania Basria | Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt’s strategic location at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe has made it a prized possession for many rulers throughout history. This unique location, along with the lush Nile River Valley and old cultural legacy, drew conquerors and colonists looking to control its … Continued

UAE Archeologists May have Found the Lost City of Tu’am

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Archeologists in the United Arab Emirates have stated that they may have discovered the long-lost city of Tu’am on the island of Al Siniyah. Mentioned in several old Arab texts, the city served as a capital for the region surrounding the Gulf, particularly known for its pearl … Continued

Arab Immigration to the United States

By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab immigration to the United States has been marked by several distinct waves, each driven by unique socio-economic and political factors. The present article explores the four primary waves of Arab immigration to the United States, emphasizing the early economic migration that occurred in the late 19th and … Continued

Ibn Sina and “The Proof of the Truthful”

Photo: wikimedia commons By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer There is perhaps no more significant figure to world academia from the Islamic Golden Age than Ibn Sina. A renowned intellectual in several arts and disciplines, his most significant contributions were in the subjects of medicine and philosophy. His book The Canon of Medicine (القانون … Continued

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