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Go topBy: Leila Diab/Arab America Ambassador Blogger In 1977, the General Assembly called for the annual observance of 29 November as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (resolution 32/40 B). On that day, November 29,1947, the Assembly adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine (resolution 181 (II)) On November 29, 1947, the … Continued
By: Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer Thanksgiving is a holiday that was celebrated by the Pilgrims and Native Americans long ago. It was prompted by the values of generosity, charity, unity, and humanity. In November 1621, the newly arrived Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians gathered at Plymouth, Massachusettes to celebrate a good harvest and a … Continued
By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout history up until now, the Middle East and North Africa region has become “one of the most hostile regions in the world.” With conflicts spreading throughout both territories, including one of the biggest, the Palestinian/Israeli conflict, some sort of agreement or solution is long overdue. About 60 plus … Continued
The Arab American Institute expressed concern and disappointment with the release of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 2017 hate crime statistics. As expected, hate crime surged yet again in 2017. However, the data contained some glaring omissions, including three of the most severe acts of bias-motivated violence committed last year. And while career officials … Continued
Photo: Lebanese American Nadia Massad wins as Mayor of Mankato, Minnesota–Mankato Free Press By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer After all the votes were tallied, the November 6th midterm election ushered in a new group of leaders to serve at all levels of government. Many of these leaders—some reelected, some in different positions, and others … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist To what extent did the US midterm elections held on November 6, 2018, benefit or hurt Israel? It is historically known that the US Congress includes both the House of Representatives with 435 members and also includes the Senate with 100 members. The answer is not clear-cut. However, … Continued
SOURCE: ARAB AMERICAN INSTITUTE BY: JAMES J. ZOGBY This election was the meanest, dirtiest, and most disgraceful in my lifetime—and it will have consequences. Even before the results began to be reported on late Tuesday night, we already knew who the losers were going to be – the American people and our political culture. The … Continued
SOURCE: THE NATIONAL BY: NASER AL WASMI Arab countries must begin the reconstruction of their societies and tap into the growing youth population if they are to overcome challenges facing the region and counter foreign interference in internal affairs, say former Arab ministers. The speakers at the 5th annual Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate said the … Continued
SOURCE: WAFA WASHINGTON, Thursday, November 08, 2018 (WAFA) – A record number of Arab and Muslim American candidates ran for office in midterm elections this year and a good number of them won office some creating a precedent in US history, the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) said on Wednesday. ADC extended its congratulations to … Continued
SOURCE: CNN BY: ELI WATKINS Washington (CNN)From a pair of Native American women to a Somali refugee to the first openly gay man elected governor, the 2018 midterm elections brought a series of history-making votes that marked major accomplishments for women and LGBT candidates. Here’s a rundown of the history made Tuesday night and early … Continued
By: Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer Last night, Arab Americans made significant gains in Congress after the 2018 general elections. Arab American delegates from both the Democratic and Republican parties took major steps to represent the community they owe their success to. Each Arab American candidate vows to serve their community differently, but nonetheless, they … Continued
US President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran after announcing the US withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear deal on May 8, 2018. By: Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer Question: How Do You Spell ZOG? Answer: U.S.A. ZOG? Zionist-Occupied-Government. This is an administration under the complete control of Israelis. One example is the … Continued
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