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Bahbah: The Long-Term Implications of the Ilhan Omar Intifada

Photo: Yahoo By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist Ilhan Omar, the young Muslim, hijab-wearing, and Somali-born refugee who was recently elected to the US Congress has sparked, in a matter of weeks, the beginning of a potential intifada in the United States that could define for years to come not only the US-Israeli relationship … Continued

The Israel Lobby & American Policy 2019 Conference, March 22nd

Just before the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference and mass congressional lobbying day in Washington, DC, the “The Israel Lobby & American Policy 2019 Conference” will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019, at the National Press Club in the nation’s capital. This educational event is open to the public and … Continued

House Democrats Splinter Over Response to Rep. Omar’s Alleged Anti-Semitism

By Mike DeBonis and Rachael Bade Washington Post House Democrats argued acrimoniously Wednesday over whether to rebuke Rep. Ilhan Omar for alleged anti-Semitic remarks, forcing party leaders to confront a growing rift over race and religion that threatened to hamstring the newfound majority. Omar (D-Minn.) suggested last week that Israel’s supporters have an “allegiance to a foreign … Continued

It’s a Dark Day for Palestine

By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer The most circulated story propagating around political news regarding Palestine is that Ilhan Omar is an out-right Anti-Semite because she represents the rights of U.S. citizens and stands to pledge allegiance to our flag, rather than that of a foreign nation. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top Democrats are taking … Continued

Women…A Tapestry of Divine Dignity

By: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer As years go by, women from all races, cultures and coupled with a plethora of extraordinary life experiences,  are being honored on March 8, 2019, and throughout the month of March, in the whole world. In the 21st century, women have had the courage to stand up, speak out, … Continued

Rep. Omar’s Comments Prompt House Vote on Anti-Semitism Measure

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), seen Feb. 5 in Washington. (Carolyn Kaster/AP) By Mike DeBonis/Washington Post March 4 at 2:40 PM The House will vote this week on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism prompted by comments made last week by Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, according to three people familiar with internal discussions. Top Democrats are debating whether the resolution will … Continued

Is Sanders the One? Arab Americans Sure Do Think So….

By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer Bernie Sanders has officially declared himself as a candidate in the 2020 election, his announcement though was a sign of relief for many of his followers; however, what he did next shows the true magnitude of Bernie’s progressive thinking. Bernie Sanders has appointed Faiz Shakir, former National Political Director … Continued

Sheldon Adelson’s Effect on Trump’s Policies

By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer  In the midst of events relating to the Palestine-Israel conflict, there have been ongoing efforts by different groups aiming to minimize the influence of the Israel lobby. What they don’t know though that they’re up against more than just the GOP, in fact, they’re facing the 10th richest man … Continued

Teaching About Islam in Maryland School Upheld by Federal Court

A history lesson on “The Muslim World” taught in La Plata High School in Charles County, Maryland during the 2014-15 school year was recently contested by a Christian family in federal court. By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer A history lesson on “The Muslim World” taught in the high schools of Charles County, Maryland during the 2014-15 … Continued

Arab Identity–A Mirror of the Ebbs and Flows of Arab Unity

9 The Arab League of States in action in Cairo. By John Mason/Arab America/Contributing Writer Arab unity was perhaps at its height in the 7th century AD with the inception of the Arab Islamic Empire expansion beyond the Middle East and North Africa into parts of present-day Europe. Since then, that unity has been broken, … Continued

It’s all About the Benjamins Baby

By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer Last week in Washington was action-packed, to say the least, Besides Trump’s sporadic national emergency scares, another debate was brewing, and it surrounded US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for speaking up against the undue influence the Pro-Israeli lobbyist groups have on our government. You’ll be surprised to find out that … Continued

You Can Say Anything about Anyone in the U.S., Except…

By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer So let’s dissect the Israeli-U.S. relationship, and why it’s so taboo to talk smack about Israeli domestic policy. In the past decade, the U.S. has allotted Israel with billions of dollars in aid. Three billion dollars a year in funding is a pretty sweet deal for one of the … Continued

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