In Our Opinion
In Our Opinion
Reckless behaviors could lead to disastrous consequences
March 20th, 20210 In 2017, The Arab American News published a story titled “Local Yemenis feel marginalized as Lebanese brethren gain momentum.” In it, writer Hassan Khalifeh...
“An evening of unity” with a fascist criminal is shameful
October 16th, 20201 This Sunday, Michigan's top elected officials will be addressing and attending the virtual event, "An evening of unity", sponsored by Yeshiva Beth Yehuda, the...
Ilhan Omar’s signature is more than disappointing, it’s shameful
May 8th, 20202 This week, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to increase "diplomatic......
Dearborn’s mayor should’ve been transparent about having COVID-19
May 1st, 20201 On Wednesday, Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Reilly announced on Facebook that he and his wife were dealing with the coronavirus and the city’s many residents were happy to...
With justice and equality as central issues, Bernie Sanders is the best choice for president
March 6th, 20200 As of Thursday, there are now three candidates vying for the position of 2020 Democratic presidential nominee and on March 10, Democratic voters in Michigan will decide......
After Whitmer’s visit, Benson’s trip to Israel is another slap in the face
December 21st, 20190 This week, another prominent member of the Michigan government, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat and public figure who has shown support for the Arab...
Haley Stevens should focus on serving her constituents in Michigan, not Israel
November 8th, 20191 This week, four members of the United States House of Representatives sent a letter to the United Nations Secretary-General expressing their "concern about the......
It’s election time: Exercise your right and perform your duty
November 2nd, 20190 The following editorial is a collaboration between our newsroom and our editorial board: Voters from Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, Hamtramck and many of the...
Let’s talk about the new “Bollywood” Aladdin
June 13th, 20190 A remake of Disney’s Aladdin movie has remedied a lot of its cultural mistakes from the 1992 animated musical film, but what’s with the Bollywood features that were......
A special thanks to our supporters and sponsors
March 29th, 20190 It was a great 35th anniversary celebration for The Arab American News last Friday. Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend the event. We had around 700...
After 35 years of ups and downs, the story is about successes and challenges
March 15th, 20191 As we approach our 35th anniversary celebration on Friday, March 22, we can't help but reflect on the challenges we've faced, the successes we've achieved and the......
It’s a new day on Capitol Hill
March 9th, 20190 On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution by a vote of 407-to-23 to condemn both anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim hatred, among...
Netanyahu has gone too far right for the right
March 1st, 20190 After all these years, we are now seeing politically what followers of the cruel occupation of Palestine have known for many years: Benjamin Netanyahu has gone way too......
Omar was right about AIPAC, her apology is a mistake
February 15th, 20190 This weekend, just hours after U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) posted a tweet implying that the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) pays off American...
The shameful senate vote that endangers our free speech
February 8th, 20190 On Tuesday, the Senate passed S.1, the "Middle East bill" that included the “Combating BDS Act of 2019”, a measure that encourages state and local governments to......
Give Trump his wall and give us back our government
January 25th, 20190 Let us assume that you are a federal government employee who is about to miss his second paycheck because of the government shutdown. That’s one month without pay....
On its 90th anniversary, Dearborn must pledge support for most neglected neighborhoods
January 18th, 20190 This week Dearborn marked the 90th anniversary of what has become one of the largest and most diverse cities in the state. But as the city moves forward with plans to......
We must fix our priorities as a nation
December 15th, 20180 Let us talk about the future, our priorities and what we are facing in this country today. Mohamad Osman passed away after a long and hard fought battle against...
Go to the polls on Nov. 6 and cast your vote
November 2nd, 20180 On Tuesday, November 6, the Arab American community must rise to the challenge and exercise their right and duty to vote. Now more than ever Arab American voters are......
This is why Arab Americans should vote YES on Proposal 18-3
October 26th, 20180 For too long the Arab American voice on Election Day in Southeast Michigan and in cities like Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck in particular has been muted....
The right to boycott is as American as it gets
September 22nd, 20180 Palestine, Israel and the right to boycott (BDS) have made their way to the front and center of Michigan’s gubernatorial race. In the past few weeks, Democratic......
At 34, we continue our mission and reaffirm our commitments
September 15th, 20181 On September 7, 1984, 34 years ago, The Arab American News was established with a mission to tell Arab Americans' and the Arab world's untold stories, but as it...
Defunding UNRWA highlights Trump’s anti-Palestine agenda
September 7th, 20180 The Trump administration has cut all funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA). Created after the 1948 war which displaced......
