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Hate Crimes Continue to Surge in America
Nov 14, 2018
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(...)
People Come to Maloula to Listen to the Language of Christ
Nov 14, 2018
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Four times in the past two decades I had travelled to Maloula, one of Syria's Christian strongholds, but my fascination for this town had not faded with the years.Today, we were again on our(...)
Will Lebanon Legalize Cannabis?
Nov 14, 2018
Lebanon is one of the largest producers and exporters of cannabis/marijuana/hashish (UN) and now the government wants it on the lucrative market. By: Myrna Daher/Arab America Contributing Writer Abu Jafaar, a cannabis farmer in Beqaa Valley (وادي البقاع) Lebanon, generates(...)
Arab Americans Win Locally, Inspire Community Nationally
Nov 14, 2018
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(...)
Does Dabke Improve Your Health?
Nov 14, 2018
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Dabke is a popular Arab folk dance that originated in the mountains close to the Mediterranean Sea and the Tigris River. It has been integral to the cultures of Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, and(...)
The Art and Challenge of Navigating Highways and Byways of Arab Cities
Nov 14, 2018
Driving in the Arab World is a challenge By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Driving in any new environment of a city, such as London, New York or Cairo, presents its own challenges. Roundabouts, circles, or maidans are especially difficult(...)
How Palestinians Connect in the Diaspora: Palestine Cultural Day
Nov 14, 2018
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer What happens when victims of war disperse all over the world and form their own communities elsewhere? Are they successful integrating into their new environments? I am sure people of every ethnic background have(...)
Bahbah: Did Israel Win or Lose Following the US Midterm Elections?
Nov 14, 2018
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(...)
Nadia Murad: Noble Peace Prize Winner 2018
Nov 13, 2018
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Iraqi Nadia Murad was one of the two people awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize this year. Denis Mukwege, a Congolese doctor that helped rape victims from war, was the other. This year was(...)
Arab Americans Make Significant Gains in Congress
Nov 7, 2018
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(...)
Are the Iran Sanctions an Attempt to Eliminate Palestine?
Nov 7, 2018
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?(...)
Ibn Khaldun, the Arab Philosopher who Continues to Amaze the World
Nov 7, 2018
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It was in the spring of 1961 when I was strolling down the Avenue, Habib Bourguiba, one of the main boulevards in Tunis, Tunisia’s capital when I saw a statue of Ibn Khaldun. At(...)4,384 Results (Page 252 of 366)