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Friday December 16, 2011
So no longer is she only alleging that Iran said things they actually didn’t, but now we know “without a shadow of doubt” that the attack will happen, unless we do something about it. That’s the sort of lying that makes the Iraq war propaganda of Bush, Cheney, and Rumsfeld seem like honest straight-talk by comparison. Read More »
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Friday December 16, 2011
One year after the spark of the Arab Spring, we remain inspired by the courageous efforts of ordinary people across the Arab world to rise up and change their countries. In recent months, Arab Americans across the country have engaged in various efforts to change the national narrative on a number of important issues facing our community. In October, a coalition of Arab American organizations launched Yalla Change, a national campaign devoted to bringing about the change we need here at home. Read More »
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Thursday December 15, 2011
Tonight in Sioux City Iowa, Six Republican candidates will gather for the final debate before the Iowa Caucuses on January 3rd. The debate is sponsored by the Iowa Republican Party in partnership with Fox News and will air at 9pm EST. The stakes are very high for each of the candidates, as this debate will be their last appearance before a national audience before the all-important Iowa Caucuses kick off the nomination battle. Here are several stories to watch for in tonight’s debate. Read More »
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Thursday December 15, 2011
By Jane Kaddouri
That’s what William Runco, Wayne County Republican Committee Chair, said about the Gingrich campaign in Michigan. “Romney has put together a great organization in Michigan… But we think we've got the better message.”
Okay. Let’s check it out. Read More »
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Thursday December 15, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA), who earlier this week wrote a fantastic op-ed in the Washington Post condemning the King Hearings, has officially weighed in on the controversy surrounded Lowe's decision to pull its advertising from TLC's All-American Muslim. Read More »
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Tuesday December 13, 2011
Last week, Republican Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich said that the Palestinian people were “an invented people.” Once confronted with those remarks in Saturday’s Republican debate in Iowa, Gingrich did not backtrack, but actually took it a step further, describing the Palestinians as “terrorists”: Read More »
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Tuesday December 13, 2011
In yesterday's Washington Post, Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA) authored a powerful and eloquent response to the Islamophobic "hearings" sponsored by Rep. Peter King (R-NY). Read More »
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Monday December 12, 2011
The statement by Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich that Palestinians are an "invented people" is perhaps a new low in the campaign rhetoric of presidential hopefuls.
A review of maps going back to the 16th century – and any serious review of history going back centuries earlier – reveals that Palestine and Palestinians were clearly there. They were a part of the Ottoman Empire, to be sure, but so too were the modern nations of Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and even Israel. Read More »
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Monday December 12, 2011
By Jamila Benkato
Denying the existence of a people, and denying the existence of a people’s right to identify themselves as such, is a dangerous and familiar rhetorical tool. Read More »
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Monday December 12, 2011
POLITICO has an interesting analysis comparing the voting record of Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) to famed libertarian Ron Paul (R-TX). Read More »
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Monday December 12, 2011
By Jamila Benkato
On Saturday December 12, Republican candidates (with the exception of Jon Huntsman) met in Des Moines, Iowa for a debate on issues ranging from job creation to Israel. Below we have pulled the most interesting quotes from the debate regarding immigration and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some are lengthy, but all are worth the read. Read More »
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Thursday December 08, 2011
By Jane Kaddouri
In mid-November, AAI warned members in Florida and Texas that their states are actually trying to prevent them from voting. It’s a curious project, given that only about 55% of Americans vote anyway. But in fact, states around the country are passing legislation making it harder for people to register and vote, and most Americans don’t know anything about it. The laws impact minorities, students, and senior citizens most profoundly, but to be sure, they’ll impact everyone. Read More »
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Wednesday December 07, 2011
By Jamila Benkato
Today, the Republican Presidential candidates, with the exception of Ron Paul, are in Washington D.C. to speak to a private audience hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition. At $500 a seat, the RJC 2012 Republican Presidential Candidates’ Forum is no casual affair – it is perhaps the most important chance for these candidates to pander to the far right. Read More »
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Wednesday December 07, 2011
By Jamila Benkato
At times nervously wringing his hands, Rick Perry gave the RJC audience a stilted and rote speech, to lukewarm response. “I want to be clear I support the goal of a Palestinian state,” Perry said before suggesting that “it should be the Palestinians who meet certain pre-conditions.” Read More »
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Wednesday December 07, 2011
By Jamila Benkato
In a remarkable speech notable for its many, many historical and political references, Newt Gingrich told the RJC that he wanted to present a few “politically incorrect” but “factually accurate” statements. “I am very, very worried about our relationship with radical Islam,” Gingrich said, “because it is based on a pack of lies.” Read More »
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Wednesday December 07, 2011
By Jamila Benkato
Michele Bachmann wasted no time addressing the issue of the day during her prepared remarks at RJC 2012. Her prepared statement was the most extreme of the day, combining standard Republican talking points about Israel with almost unfiltered Israeli propaganda – including referring to Palestinians as “Palestinians” (in quotes). It was also completely devoid of any domestic policy at all. Read More »
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Wednesday December 07, 2011
By Jamila Benkato
Today at RJC 2012, Mitt Romney received a standing ovation before even speaking – which he obligingly followed by a predictably positive speech about the US and Israel’s special relationship. Read More »
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Wednesday December 07, 2011
By Jamila Benkato
Huntsman’s performance at the RJC has received lukewarm reviews, and indeed he did not seem to get the warm audience reaction given to Romney, or even Santorum. As the most moderate candidate in the field, Huntsman declared that he would not pander. “I won’t contort myself into pretzels” to win votes, he said, adding that he would not be signing any pledges or attending Donald Trump’s debate. Read More »
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Wednesday December 07, 2011
By Jamila Benkato
After a pedantic comparison of 9/11 to Pearl Harbor, complete with a “just accept it” take on the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (“the long war”), Rick Santorum started in on the topic of the day: US policy in the Middle East. In a veiled reference to the Arab Spring, Santorum argued that “in the entire region now, we see evidence of the President’s policies of ignoring the threat of radical Islam.” Obama was “naďve” to go to Cairo and “invite the quote Islamic world to the table.” Read More »
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Wednesday December 07, 2011
In today's POLITICO, Ben Smith reports on a rift in the Democratic party with respect to Israel. He writes, "The Center for American Progress, the party’s key hub of ideas and strategy, and Media Matters, a central messaging organization, have emerged as vocal critics of their party’s staunchly pro-Israel congressional leadership and have been at odds, at times, with Barack Obama’s White House.”
AAI president Jim Zogby weighs in on the subject and addresses the issue of whether or not this critical contingent will have any impact on President Obama’s standing among Jewish supporters, evangelicals and others heading into 2012.
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Looking at Iran by James Zogby
Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 16, 2013
