Keynote: Susan Abulhawa, “Israel More than Apartheid” Susan Abulhawa will present the keynote speech at the sixth Israel Lobby & American Policy Conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on March 22. Her address is entitled “Israel: More than Apartheid,” and will examine the nature of Israel’s presence in the world, beginning with its claim … Continued
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer Photos, poems, artwork, words of encouragement, stories, and more flooded the internet as observers of International Women’s Day celebrated the occasion last Friday. The theme of this year’s #IWD was “Balance for Better,” advocating for an equitable society that gives women equal access and opportunity. This beautiful commemoration of … Continued
By: Amer Zahr/Arab America Contributing Writer Recent events in America have compelled me to once again make something clear. Palestinians don’t hate Jews. I can prove it. Google was founded by two Jews. It was. Google it. I love Google. A Jew invented the microphone. That’s pretty important to a stand-up comedian like me. I’m … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer This week, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) attempted to break the dam on a discussion that has been held back for too long: the sanctity of Israel in our U.S. Congress, and the role of powerful pro-Israel organizations like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in maintaining a taboo … Continued
Palestinian children from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank are hosting a candlelight vigil to spread the #GazaLightMessage at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington D.C. this Tuesday evening from 7-8 PM (rain or shine). The children, who traveled through blockade and checkpoints to Washington DC to present their visions of peace … Continued
Senate passes Middle East policy bill Yesterday, the Senate passed legislation that would allow states and local governments to withhold contracts from companies that participate in the Boycott, Divestments, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. The bill also imposed sanctions on Syria and rebuked President Donald Trump’s push to withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan. … Continued
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