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Dearborn, beware of rumors, haters and dividers in this election season
As much as we all hope and work for better outcomes, it seems as though Dearborn cannot have an election season without anonymous and false attacks and rumors. For the last few days, some individuals have been circulating on social media and...
Local Election
Hamtramck mayoral candidates respond to questions
HAMTRAMCK — Hamtramck’s mayoral race has taken a historic turn during and after the primaries, with Yemeni American candidate Amer Ghalib emerging as front runner, competing against long-time incumbent Mayor Karen Majewski. The Arab American...
Local Election
Debbie Dingell endorses Abdullah Hammoud for mayor; Police Officers Association of Dearborn indirectly endorse Hammoud
DEARBORN — While U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) is endorsing State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) for mayor, the Police Officers Association of Dearborn (POAD) is indirectly endorsing the candidate. Originally, the POAD had chosen...
Local
Sectarian violence in Lebanon awaken bitter memories of Civil War in local community
The subject of decades-old sectarian strife has been rekindled in Lebanon, following a deadly shooting of protesters last Thursday. The leader of the Christian Lebanese Forces (LF) dismissed accusations by Hezbollah that it has a militia and...
Other Voices
What Michigan’s Yemeni community can teach Democrats
— This article by Abdul El-Sayed originally appeared in the newsletter The Incision. It has been edited for style. Subscribe to The Incision here: incision.substack.com About a month after my 2018 Michigan gubernatorial campaign ended, I sat...
Local Election
Dearborn: A look at the ballot
DEARBORN — Voters in Dearborn will once again have a difficult decision to make in the upcoming general election. Between selecting a new mayor for the first time in 14 years, all seven City Council members and nine members of a Charter...
World
Colin Powell, not a hero
— Iqbal Jassat is an acclaimed writer, analyst and commentator and one of the founding members of Media Review Network. This article, edited for style, also appears in the Palestine Chronicle Will Colin Powell be remembered as America’s hero...
Local Election
Dearborn Heights: A look at the ballot
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With the general elections fast approaching, some residents may not know what is on the ballot for their precincts. On all precincts’ ballots, there are the partial terms for mayor, ending on Dec. 31, city clerk, ending...
Local
Dearborn man charged with creating and sharing child porn, accused of raping 13-year-old
DEARBORN — A Dearborn man is facing federal charges after authorities say a 14-year-old victim was sexually extorted. It’s reported that the man recorded videos of him having sex with the 14-year-old. Ahmad Haidar-Ahmad, 23, was arrested...Health
High levels of lead found in Hamtramck water system
HAMTRAMCK — After elevated levels of lead in the city's water system...
October 21st, 2021
U.S. details plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccine for children
WASHINGTON D.C. — The White House has rolled out detailed plans for the...
October 20th, 2021
Henry Ford neurologist explains loss of smell after COVID and how to recover
One of the most common complaints in people who have experienced a...
October 15th, 2021
Dearborn participating in Drug Take Back Day
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department is participating in Drug Take...
October 12th, 2021
World
Colin Powell, not a hero
— Iqbal Jassat is an acclaimed writer, analyst and commentator and one...
October 22nd, 2021
The cultural genocide in Palestine: On Sally Rooney’s decision to Boycott Israel
The pro-Israel crowd on social media was quick to pounce on award-winning...
October 20th, 2021
Deadly shooting rocks Beirut as tensions over blast probe erupt
BEIRUT — At least six Shi'as were shot dead in Beirut on Thursday, in...
October 14th, 2021
Despite official Israeli objection, U.S. pushes ahead with Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. will push ahead with the reopening of its...
October 13th, 2021