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Go topBy John Mason, Contributing Writer/Arab America President Trump’s motive to yank U.S. troops out of the Middle East on the backs of the Kurds was a wanton action. Kurdish soldiers, part of the Syrian Democratic Forces, had carried most of the water for U.S. troops in degrading the so-called Caliphate of ISIS. Trump’s withdrawal gave … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Social media has had an increasingly influential role among Arab youth, as in many cases, it’s seen as an outlet. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are growing household names as the public turns to social media to replace their news source with more life-like intel. This shift in … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans show up very positively, based on empirical studies. For one, they are more highly educated on average than the rest of the American population. Their average incomes are higher. Many Arab immigrants arrive in the U.S. already well educated in such professions as medicine, law, and engineering. … Continued
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer The last few weeks in Washington, DC have been exceptionally raucous as impeachment proceedings move along, but while that story takes up much of the country’s attention, issues affecting Arab Americans have not slowed down. Many of the issues at the forefront of the community’s collective consciousness will impact … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer In the September parliamentary elections, Arab Israelis made a significant dent in the years-long right-wing Netanyahu-Likud party domination. While a new government has not yet been formed, there is a chance the Arab parties may make a difference in whatever coalition is formed. This could mean a more effective … Continued
By: Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist During the speech of Mahmoud Abbas to the UN General Assembly this September, he announced that the Palestinian Authority will hold elections for its legislative council within six months. After this, a new government will be formed reflecting the results of those elections. A year after the swearing-in of … Continued
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Who is Rush? Throughout the Democratic primary debates, remember that district-level politicians are equally important. Let us introduce you to Rush Darwish who is running for Congress in Illinois’ third district. Arab America recently caught up with Darwish who expressed his love and commitment to his diverse district, which … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer One or more conversations Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and virtual ruler of Saudi Arabia, and President Trump had about the brutal murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi have been buried deep in the intelligence system of the U.S. How much they might reveal about both MBS and Donald … Continued
By: Michaela Schrum/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s that time of year again. Palestinian farmers are harvesting olives from the centuries-old trees that have been in Palestinian families for generations. As in previous years, this has been a time for families and friends to gather, to reflect on their family roots, and to be reminded of … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer When someone speaks about growing up Arab-American, there’s already this pre-existing notion and familiarity with what they are about to say. The typical “brown kid in a white suburb” living with the complicated dichotomy of both their Arab and American identities is the picture that had been painted over … Continued
On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, the Arab American Institute joined a bipartisan coalition of members of Congress and leading national civil rights groups to call for the passage of the Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer National Opposition to Hate, Assault, and Threats to Equality Act of 2019 (Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act). The siblings of Khalid … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer The United Nations General Assembly is taking place this week in New York City, where leaders and representatives from across the globe will gather to discuss today’s biggest issues. Amongst the most notable discussions are focused on the rising risks of climate change and how to stabilize transitional governments … Continued
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