By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer According to the New York Times, Elon Musk, on behalf of President-elect Donald Trump, met last week with Iran’s representative to the United Nations. Although Iran later denied the meeting took place, the news might be taken as an early sign of the incoming administration’s shift towards … Continued
Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout his campaign, Trump called for ending the wars in the Middle East and in Ukraine. Few took him seriously, given his record on peace and justice. How does Trump’s victory really affect the war in Gaza and in Lebanon? The war grinds on. Israel’s armed forces are … Continued
By: William Lafi Youmans / Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone expected a close race. In the end, it was not. The ex-president, real estate tycoon and TV star Donald Trump emerged victorious over his opponent, the sitting Vice-President Kamala Harris. Harris took over for President Joe Biden, whose age and cognitive coherence became a clear … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Waiting for a new US president to alter America’s approach to the Middle East is unrealistic, frustrating, and demoralizing. Regardless of who wins the presidential race, the new administration is unlikely to change US Mideast policy substantially: Washington and Tel Aviv have mutual interests that go deeper than … Continued
Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Recent presidential polls show that Vice President Harris and former President Trump are running neck and neck among Arab and Muslim Americans: 45% for Trump and 43% for Harris. Stunning New Poll Shows Trump Widening Lead Among Arab Americans | The New Republic. In 2024 the Arab and Muslim … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer As the 2024 presidential election draws near, it’s more important than ever for the Arab American community to make their voices heard. The message of Salom Rizk, a mid-20th-century Arab American author, remains strikingly relevant today—particularly in discussions around immigration and civic duty. In his 1943 autobiography, … Continued
By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab and Muslim American votes in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona could hold the key to the U.S. presidency this November. Their support could make the difference between a Joe Biden presidency and a Donald Trump presidency, underlining the potential influence of this … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the conflict in Gaza, the West Bank, and the rapidly escalating situation in the Israel-Lebanon border areas, the Biden administration is fixated on Arabs normalizing relations with Israel. It is not surprising that Abdullah Hammoud, the mayor of Dearborn, MI, informed Biden last week that the president “has … Continued
By: Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Recent polls by the Arab American Institute reveal a drastic change in Arab Americans’ opinions regarding the upcoming elections. In a recent survey among Arab Americans, former president Trump beat Biden 32%-18%; compared to the previous elections polls, Biden won 59%-35%. You don’t have to look far … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer “I’ve had it with Biden,” my activist friend’s email started. “He should face consequences for his unconditional support of Israel, and I plan to work to get Trump elected.” As Arab Americans approach the November elections, we face mounting pressure to choose between two unattractive candidates: Joe Biden … Continued
The following is a review of how the U.S. suppresses and criminalizes the rights of Palestinians. It points to how the U.S. Government attacks Palestinian rights movements. This review shows how critics of Palestinians conflate antisemitism and criticism of Israel. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports on an important discussion by the Arab Center Washington DC. This concerns U.S. Government bias against Palestine.
Much of corporate America has declined to actively support Arab American Heritage Month, mostly due to reactions from pro-Israel-Zionists. GEICO insurance is one firm that agreed, then disagreed to sponsor the initiative. Ben and Jerrys is the opposite, curtailing its ice cream production and sales in occupied Palestine and Israel. Contributing writer, John Mason, describes some of the negative stereotypes of Arabs that abound in American culture. Finally, we see how official U.S. policy is actively pro-Israel and therefore unfriendly to Arab Americans.
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