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With the rise of terrorism on US soil, all eyes point to US Muslims. Hawkish POTUS hopefuls have used everything Islamic, but what’s the fuss really about?
Politics
Arab America Picks a President: What happens at the conventions and how can you be a part of it?
By Fred Shwaery/Arab America Contributing Writer The candidates have been picking up convention delegates from the state caucuses and primaries. Super Tuesday has come and gone. Whew! There are more states still to vote before the conventions. What happens at the conventions and how can you be a part of it? First, congratulations to those … Continued
Government Says: iSpy on American Muslims and Arabs
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The War on Terror implemented by President George W. Bush in 2001 has often been defined as an international military front against terrorist organizations from al-Qaeda to ISIL. However, the seedy underbelly of the War on Terror includes the domestic surveillance programs (i.e. spying on Americans through their phones, social media … Continued
When Canadians Become Alarmed, It’s Serious
By Barbara Nimri Aziz–Arab America Contributing Writer My sister phoned me from Canada this morning. I can’t remember her being so upset. It’s not about the grandchildren; it’s not anything I said, not a recurrence of her cancer, not winter’s icy roads or frozen pipes. “What are you going to do if he becomes president? … Continued
Columbia Center for Palestine Studies Call for Applications: Palestine and Law Fellowship 2016-2017
Call for Applications: Palestine & Law Fellowship Palestine & Law Fellowship Columbia University Center for Palestine Studies Columbia University’s Center for Palestine Studies Palestine & Law Program seeks applicants for a one-year residential fellowship for the 2016-2017 academic year. Interested applicants should propose a course of research and scholarship relating to a range … Continued
New Book “Melodies Under the Palms” looks at Iraq’s pure values and culture in contrast to present negative perceptions
West Bloomfield, Michigan—Author Dr Salma Ajo is proud to announce the release of her new book, Melodies Under the Palms (Published by Author House). Two major issues motivated her to write this book. She felt overwhelmed with pundits, politicians and journalists who introduced themselves as specialists in Middle-East affairs. With only minimal knowledge and limited … Continued
Rasmea Defense Committee celebrating today, planning next steps
Rasmea Defense Committee Friday, February 26th, 2016 Yesterday’s ruling from the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals represents a great victory in the case of Rasmea Odeh, the legendary Palestinian American icon who was convicted of a politically motivated immigration violation in 2014, and sentenced to 18 months in prison and deportation last year. There … Continued
“There is a Field” A New Play by Jen Marlowe Draws Parallels Between Police Killings in Israel and the U.S.
“There Is A Field epitomizes what politically engaged art should be.” -Ari Wohlfeiler, Deputy Director, Jewish Voice for Peace Feb 29, 2016, Brooklyn, NY——There Is A Field is a new play by Jen Marlowe about the police killing of a 17-year old Palestinian citizen of Israel (Aseel Asleh), told mostly through the eyes of … Continued
Decision in Rasmea Odeh Appeal a Partial Victory
Rasmea Defense Committee February 25th, 2016 This morning, a ruling from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals represents a partial victory in the case of Rasmea Odeh, the legendary Palestinian American icon who was convicted of a politically motivated immigration charge in 2014, and sentenced to 18 months in prison and deportation last year. Organizers … Continued
Arab America Picks a President: What is a caucus and primary, how do you participate in them?
We’re well into the presidential election and the candidates are traveling from state to state following the calendar of caucuses and primaries. So, what is a caucus and a primary and how do I participate in them? Let’s say you belong to a large organization such as the PTA. The PTA national convention is coming … Continued
UNHCR to Receive Award for International Commitment at the 2016 Gibran Awards Gala
Award for International Commitment The amount of courage that goes into the decision to uproot your family from your home to an unknown world is extraordinary. For 65 years, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has ensured that no one needs to make that journey alone. It is their unflagging dedication to serving … Continued
Activists Protest Airbnb’s Listings in Israeli Settlements
Activists in San Francisco protest outside Airbnb headquarters. (STAFF PHOTO PHIL PASQUINI) Two days after Chris Lehane, Airbnb’s head of global policy, promoted the alleged financial benefits of the online booking website to attendees of the United States Conference of Mayors in Washington, DC, CODEPINK and Jewish Voice for Peace activists protested outside Airbnb’s San … Continued
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