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Punchlines that Protest: Arab-American Comedy as a Mirror to Politics

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By: Layla Mahmoud / Arab America Contributing Writer Comedy isn’t just for laughs. It’s a way of seeing. For many Arab-American comedians, satire and sketch are not just escapes, but also tools to critique Islamophobia, immigration policies, U.S. foreign policy, and identity in America. As political polarization intensifies, comedians like Mo Amer, Dean Obeidallah, Ronnie … Continued

The Life of Comedian and Actor Michael Batayeh

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By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer On June 1st Michael Batayeh passed away at his home in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He passed away in what was labeled by a police incident report as “asphyxia hanging.” Batayeh was an Arab American actor and comedian who made remarkable contributions to the repertoire of Arab Americans in … Continued

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