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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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Arab Americans continue to lose out with ‘MENA’ designation

Arab Americans have been lobbying for years to be treated the same as other minority and racial groups when it comes to receiving benefits both nationally and at state level.

February 05, 2025

US politicians put Israel ahead of disaster-hit Americans

Israel is the largest recipient of US foreign aid, having received more than $310 billion (adjusted for inflation) since its founding in 1948. That funding has allowed Israel to arm and train its forces to fight wars and impose military rule over the lands it occupies.

October 08, 2024

America’s hypocritical concern for Israeli hostages

The Israeli government’s racist policies that discriminate against Christians and Muslims make a mockery of the issue of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

September 04, 2024