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Ray Hanania
Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall political reporter and columnist. He can be reached on his personal website at www.Hanania.com.
Twitter: @RayHanania
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US civil rights efforts defend minorities, just not Arabs
The US Supreme Court last week voted to reject a congressional redistricting map in Alabama it said diluted the power of Black voters, affirming a fundamental principle on minority rights.
Poll of Palestinians portends worsening situation for peace
A recent poll of nearly 1,000 Palestinians by YouGov and Arab News reveals a disconcerting lack of faith that peace is possible, with most blaming Israeli and American bias and suggesting that the escalating violence will only worsen.
US politicians’ Israel visits signal start of election season
The next US presidential election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, and once again most Arab Americans will be bystanders with little influence — and, more likely, the victims of a resurgence of electoral politics gone wrong.
Arab American Heritage Month is only the start
The ongoing celebration of April as Arab American Heritage Month is a reflection of how far the community has come. However, it is also a reflection of how far Arabs in America still need to go.
Human rights report on Israel’s apartheid policies refuses to go away
Thousands of Israelis are protesting against efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government to overhaul the country’s judicial system, including making it easier for convicted prime ministers to remain in office.
Israel at a crossroads as Netanyahu forced to wait
In November 2019, when Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted on corruption charges, including breach of trust, bribery and fraud, no one could have predicted that his legal troubles might ultimately bring the nation to its knees.
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