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The Undecided Arab American Voter that Nobody Wants
Jul 29, 2016
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The people who will decide the presidential election this year are the undecided, exceedingly informed voters. We know every bit of the candidates’ histories, policy proposals, statements and gaffes, but we’re still not swayed either way.(...)
Egypt in the 1960s: The Golden Age
Jul 29, 2016
BY: Kristina Perry/Contributing Writer Egypt has long been a center of innovative culture, art and political discussion. The 1960s brought an era of art, fashion and innovation all over the world, but no country added to the cultural and technological(...)
Interview with Prominent Arab American Researcher, Dr. Shibley Telhami
Jul 29, 2016
BY: Kristina Perry/Contributing Writer WASHINGTON, DC: Dr. Shibley Telhami is one of the leading researchers on public opinion polling and research, examining American foreign policy priorities. His research often focuses on opinions toward the Middle East, Muslims, and Arab(...)
Bill Clinton: "If you're a Muslim and hate terror, stay here and help us win."
Jul 28, 2016
BY: Tamara Wong Azaiez/Contributing Writer Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the Democratic National Convention this week, urging American Muslims to be on Hillary’s side during the presidential elections. Although his words were admirable, he essentially created a sense of(...)
A Review of "In the Language of Miracles" by Arab American Author, Rajia Hassib
Jul 28, 2016
BY: Barbara Nimri Aziz/Contributing Writer BNimri Aziz is a NY-based anthropologist and journalist; the founder of Radius of Arab American Writers, Inc. She was producer and host of RadioTahrir broadcast over Pacifica WBAI radio in NY for 24 years. She(...)
Tom Hanks Praises "Clash" in Personal Letter
Jul 28, 2016
BY: Tamara Wong Azaiez/Contributing Writer Mohamed Diab, director of the film Clash, has been receiving some very good promotion from none other than critically acclaimed American actor, Tom Hanks. Clash is Diab's most recent film, which retells the turmoil that(...)
Protestors Burn Israeli Flag Outside of DNC
Jul 28, 2016
BY: Andrew Hansen/Contributing Writer Flags Are Burned This week, at the highly anticipated arrival of the Democratic National Convention, the majority of the attendees had more to say than endorsing Hillary Clinton. Inside the convention, popular figures like Michelle Obama(...)
Trump Switching Language on Refugees and Muslims
Jul 27, 2016
BY: Andrew Hansen/Contributing Writer On Monday, Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, made a switch in his seemingly prejudiced language towards Muslims, refugees, and the entirety of the Arab region. On the popular Fox News segment Hannity, Trump responded to the(...)
Talking Palestine at the DNC
Jul 27, 2016
BY: Eugene Smith/Contributing Writer PHILADELPHIA: On Monday, July 25 the American Friends Service Committee held a panel discussion on the U.S. response to issues surrounding Palestine. The panel came as a response to the failed attempt to include Israel’s illegal(...)
Arab America Picks a President: The Democratic National Convention
Jul 27, 2016
BY: Fred Shwaery/Contributing Writer The Republicans left Cleveland and the Democrats arrived in Philadelphia this week. The Democratic National Convention (DNC) began on Monday and will continue through Thursday. There are many events in Philadelphia that are of interested(...)
New Documentary Reveals Israel's Public Relations Strategies in America
Jul 27, 2016
BY: Clara Ana Ruplinger/Contributing Writer The Occupation of the American Mind is a sophisticated and in depth analysis of how Israel’s public relations manufactures misguided support for its occupation of Palestine in American media. The documentary featured scholarly commentators who have become(...)
Dates - The World's Most Complete Food
Jul 27, 2016
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer In the Middle Eastern lands, where the date palm carries an aura of mystery and romance, there is a common belief that it is the oldest cultivated fruit tree in the world. In its native homeland, the(...)4,302 Results (Page 328 of 359)