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Rashida Tlaib introduced resolution to Recognize the Nakba

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer On May 16th, 2022, Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan, 13th District) introduced a resolution to US House of Representatives calling for U.S. recognition of the event known as the Nabka. The Nakba was a catastrophic event that resulted in the displacement of over 700,00 Palestinian natives. Actually, the Nabka … Continued

Mounting Pressure against Miss Universe Pageant in Israel Causes Contestants to Drop out in Protest — A Brief Note

In support of BDS, some countries are questioning support of the Miss Universe contest to be held this December 12 in the Israeli resort town of Eilat. Several countries or their representatives have dropped out. However, the reigning Miss Universe is hailing the event and doing publicity for it by visiting sites around Israel. There are other contestants whose presence at the beauty contest is debatable, with both Malaysia and Indonesia ready to join the boycott. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports in this Brief Note.

Bahbah: The Ice Cream War: Israel vs. Ben & Jerry’s

By: Bishara A Bahba / Arab America Featured Columnist It is incredulous to hear and read about the ongoing war between Israel and Ben & Jerry’s famous Vermont-based ice cream!  Israel and many of its diehard supporters have lost their wits over Ben & Jerry’s decision to cease selling its ice cream in the “Occupied … Continued

Palestinian American Democrats Regret their Party Platform’s Failure on Palestinian Rights

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian American delegates who attended the virtual Democratic National Party meetings to draft its platform came away largely disappointed, coming up with a policy which, in almost knee-jerk fashion, continues to support Israel’s apartheid policy towards Palestinians. Palestinian-American Democratic Delegates protest their input to party platform is ignored Seven … Continued

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