By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer “What an honor it is today to become the 24th Secretary of Health and Human Services, here in the United States. Only in America, the grandchild and great-grandchild of immigrants from Lebanon, from the Ukraine, from England, and Switzerland gets to have that opportunity.” These were the first … Continued
Michael Springmann Arab America Contributing Writer On January 7, 2018, Ha’aretz, an Israeli newspaper, published a list of 20 organizations the Israeli government had previously blacklisted. Additionally, Israel is denying entry to members of the groups, including, the American Friends Service Committee (a Quaker assembly with a Nobel Peace Prize), the Jewish Voice for … Continued
By: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer Whether near or far, far away into the galaxy of life, wishing upon a shining star in 2018, should embrace the soulful and aspiring inspiration of hopes, and dreams of brighter planetary stars in the Earth’s cycle of life. As many of us, Arab Americans, usher in the New … Continued
Credit: Ahmad Gharabli/Agence France-Presse–Getty Images Thomas L. Friedman I’m contemplating writing a book on the first year of President Trump’s foreign policy, and I already know the name: “The Art of the Giveaway.” In nearly 30 years of covering United States foreign policy, I’ve never seen a president give up so much to so many for … Continued
By: Mike Enayah/Arab America Ambassador Blogger One day, I told Uncle Sam that I loved him. He frowned and replied: you can’t love me little Abdul.. I asked, why Uncle why? He replied: because freedom is not your fate, your religion teaches hate, and whispered: “your genetics are not so great.” I almost believed him, … Continued
By Yasir Shallal/Arab America Contributing Writer As an American citizen of Iraqi descent. I am writing to encourage you to vote in the upcoming elections. On November 7th. You will have an opportunity to take part in democracy and exercise your right to vote. While voting duties are optional in a free democracy, as it … Continued
By: Mike Enayah/Ambassador Blogger As I do every morning, I pick up my phone to check any missed messages, and glance at some news feeds. Last Monday I was horrified by the news of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. As I was reading the details of the attack, my heart sank as any red-blooded … Continued
By Dan Gil/Contributing Writer This weekend gave the United States a long look into the past. Protests at the University of Virginia turned the college campus into a violent and deadly scene of mayhem as a rally of white nationalists convened in Charlottesville to protest the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee the … Continued
Source: Bloomberg.com By: Noah Smith A little more than one week ago, Stanford University mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani died at the age of 40 after a battle with breast cancer. In that short lifetime, she accomplished more than most of us ever will. Mirzakhani was one of the world’s greatest mathematicians — a recipient of the Fields Medal, … Continued
There exists another Palestinian-Jewish narrative that needs to be revived and shared. Palestinians still remember living peacefully among their Jewish relatives, friends, and neighbors, but that shared history is buried and forgotten by Israelis and Jews. It is time to claim the Palestinian-Jewish historical connection to bring forth a new narrative that can mend hearts and bridge differences. By: … Continued
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer That empty spot on the magic red carpet has finally been filled. After months of casting calls and over 2,000 auditions later, Disney finally announced on Saturday their choice for the cast of their live-action remake of the beloved 1992 animated film, but it’s not enough for the Arab community. … Continued
Picture: taken from Doha Office of Al Jazeera, credits due to Al Jazeera & Wikipedia user Wittylama By Will Youmans/Arab America Contributing Writer When Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt launched a blockade and issued a list of thirteen demands to Qatar that included the closure of Al Jazeera and other news media … Continued
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