By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer The term cyber-feminism is not particularly new to the 21st century. However, it certainly took a turn for a much more exciting context in 2011. In the early sparks of the Arab Spring in Tunisia, where it all started, Lina Ben Mhenni blogged and tweeted away the … Continued
By John Mason, Arab America Contributing Writer Certain U.S. democratic presidential candidates are leaning towards a restructuring of U.S. security aid to Israel. They would like to tie this aid to a more balanced policy of achieving a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian problem, to disallow aid for use in new Israeli settlements on the … Continued
Sarah Dadouch/Washington Post Oct. 29, 2019 at 10:33 a.m. EDT BEIRUT — Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said he is submitting his resignation from his post, during a televised address on Tuesday, the 13th day of protests that have paralyzed the country. “I have reached a dead-end,” Hariri said. “And we need a big shock to counter this crisis.” Speaking … Continued
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer Advocates for a smooth transition to democratic governance are celebrating following the successful elections in Tunisia last week. I had the opportunity to hear first-hand about the presidential elections in Tunisia from recently elected officials who were visiting the United States as part of the inaugural cohort of the U.S.-MENA … Continued
By: Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist The unfolding events in Lebanon and the recent elections in Tunisia are sending clear messages to Arab leaders – shape up or ship out! Over the past week, Lebanon was rocked with protests involving hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life and from all corners of … Continued
By John Mason, Contributing Writer/Arab America President Trump’s motive to yank U.S. troops out of the Middle East on the backs of the Kurds was a wanton action. Kurdish soldiers, part of the Syrian Democratic Forces, had carried most of the water for U.S. troops in degrading the so-called Caliphate of ISIS. Trump’s withdrawal gave … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Social media has had an increasingly influential role among Arab youth, as in many cases, it’s seen as an outlet. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are growing household names as the public turns to social media to replace their news source with more life-like intel. This shift in … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans show up very positively, based on empirical studies. For one, they are more highly educated on average than the rest of the American population. Their average incomes are higher. Many Arab immigrants arrive in the U.S. already well educated in such professions as medicine, law, and engineering. … Continued
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer The last few weeks in Washington, DC have been exceptionally raucous as impeachment proceedings move along, but while that story takes up much of the country’s attention, issues affecting Arab Americans have not slowed down. Many of the issues at the forefront of the community’s collective consciousness will impact … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer In the September parliamentary elections, Arab Israelis made a significant dent in the years-long right-wing Netanyahu-Likud party domination. While a new government has not yet been formed, there is a chance the Arab parties may make a difference in whatever coalition is formed. This could mean a more effective … Continued
By: Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist During the speech of Mahmoud Abbas to the UN General Assembly this September, he announced that the Palestinian Authority will hold elections for its legislative council within six months. After this, a new government will be formed reflecting the results of those elections. A year after the swearing-in of … Continued
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Who is Rush? Throughout the Democratic primary debates, remember that district-level politicians are equally important. Let us introduce you to Rush Darwish who is running for Congress in Illinois’ third district. Arab America recently caught up with Darwish who expressed his love and commitment to his diverse district, which … Continued
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