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Arab American Democratic Action Fund Announces 2022 Candidate Endorsements

Representing Seven States, These Candidates Show Commitment to Strengthening Common Goals Between the Arab American Community and the Democratic Party WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Arab American Democratic Action Fund (AADAF) today announced the endorsement of nine candidates in the 2022 midterm election. The candidates listed below represent the principles and mission of the organization and are … Continued

The Killing of the Iconic Al Jazeera Reporter – Shireen Abu Akleh

By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Media outlets throughout the world, and especially in Arab countries, have been gripped over the past week by the blatant and felonious killing which many would describe as an “assassination” of Palestinian-American and Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh. Unlike other blatant yet unpublicized killings, two … Continued

The Killing of Palestinian American Al-Jazeera Journalist–Don’t Trust Israeli or U.S. Versions of the Truth!

By John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer A week ago, on May 11, an Israeli soldier gunned down Al-Jazeera Palestinian American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh on the West Bank. Initial Israeli government statements blamed Palestinian fighters, who were nowhere in sight. The U.S. government sounded irate in its statement, though decades of almost blind … Continued

Saudi Prince MBS’ $2 Billion Loan to Trump Son-in-Law Jared Kushner Raises Doubts about Risk and Legitimacy

Jared Kushner became the beneficiary of a cool $2 billion from the Saudi Arabia government, compliments of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It is alleged that this gift was provided because Kushner had aided MBS in replacing MBS’ cousin, then-Crown Prince Mohamed bin Nayef as successor to the throne. Contributing writer, John Mason, takes us down a complicated path of mystery and intrigue in revealing international politics at its highest level.

High Powered Attorney Amal Clooney Takes a Human Rights Stand on Russia’s War on Ukraine

Amal Clooney has taken her concern about Russia’s attack on Ukraine to the United Nations Security Council. Contributing writer, John Mason, describes how she has censored that body for ignoring the war crimes against the Ukrainian people, most notably women and children. As a champion of worldwide humanitarian causes, Clooney lends her legal human rights expertise to confronting some of the most disturbing abuses of peoples’ basic human rights.

Israel’s Communications Offensive against the Palestinians continues Unabated

Even before the State of Israel was formed, Zionists had been enacting information campaigns to justify their anti-Palestinian activities. Now their strategy to propagate a negative campaign against Palestinians is in full force. In reporting on this story, contributing writer, John Mason also depicts a masterful Palestinian initiative to counter Israel’s public relations war in the U.S.

Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 13, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event on April 27, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Join us for an amazing event full of engaging speakers, authentic Arab food served as an Iftar dinner, and … Continued

Meet the Arab Americans Taking Congressional Races by Storm

By: Dina Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer More than any other time in history, the names of Arab Americans are hitting ballots across the country. It is especially unprecedented that we’ve had this many Arab Americans who are running for congressional office. Including both old and new faces, here’s a list of the candidates … Continued

U.S. – Persian Gulf Nations’ Relations Sour over Ukraine, Russia, Yemen, and Oil

Contributing writer, John Mason, discusses the Biden administration’s worsening relationships with Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Relations have become strained due to their refusal to increase oil output during a worldwide fuel shortage generated by the Russia-Ukraine war. The Gulf countries also failed to condemn Putin for his attack on Ukraine. Conversely, Saudi is angered with the U.S. for failing to protect it against Houthi-launched missiles from Yemen.

Palestinian Land Day—3/30/2022—Resisting and Remembering and Praying for a New Day for Palestine

Land Day has been celebrated by Palestinians for several decades, serving as an expression of protest of Israel’s expropriation of their land since at least the time of Israel’s founding. The first moment of Palestinian open resistance to the state’s land practices was on March 30, 1976, including an organized confrontation. Contributing writer, John Mason, describes how this day is not only about past events, but is a stimulus to find new ways to resist Israel’s land grab.

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