Category Archives: On Politics

Chicago’s Muslim Community Stands with the People of Syria

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ryan

The Syrian ruling regime of dictator Bashar Al Assad is shelling whole neighborhoods of civilians with heavy artillery. Continue reading →

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Local Muslim leader blasts ‘old Orientalist mindset’ about Islam

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Ryan

I could be wrong, but that seems to be the case when you consider the contrast of “intentional Muslim sacrilege” with the “accidental American offense.”
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Women in Egyptian Elections: Social Voting & Political Rock Stars

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Sahar

Egyptian women vote for the first time. No doubt that women’s involvement in shaping Egypt’s political future is a priceless gain of the revolution. Continue reading →

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Video: Egyptians Brave Long Lines for First Free Elections – Ever!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Ryan

In a country not particularly known for its orderly queues, everywhere you look today, you are met by an unfamiliar sight: millions of residents standing quietly in long orderly files (often for hours) waiting to engage in a two minute activity. Continue reading →

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Helen Thomas Outspoken, Defiant in Extensive Interview

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Ahmed Rehab

A candid conversation with the disgraced dean of the White House press corps about her rage against Israel, her sympathy for Palestinians and why she was fired. Continue reading →

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Yaser Tabbara Eviscerates Rep Peter King’s Star Witness, Zuhdi Jasser

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Ahmed Rehab

Chicago attorney Yaser Tabbara who sits on the board of CAIR-Chicago debates AIFD chairman Zuhdi Jasser who was the star witness for Representative Peter King’s hearings on Muslim radicalization, thoroughly refutes him. Continue reading →

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Al Qaeda As We Know it Does Not Exist. Never Has.

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Ahmed Rehab

According to insider experts, the concept of Al Qaeda as we know it – a hegemonic global hierarchal terrorist organization with a central command and a supreme commander – is a fictitious creation of the FBI and the CIA based on the witness of a single well-paid Sudanese witness who was the first to propose the name. Continue reading →

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ABC 7: Ahmed Rehab Back From Egypt and Reflecting on the Revolution

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Ahmed Rehab

“The stereotype that the Arab world, or the Muslim world, is forever stuck between dictatorship on one end and Islamist extremist theocracy a la Iran on the other end has been defeated with the people saying there’s a third alternative. It’s called democracy and that’s what we want,” said Rehab. Continue reading →

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Ahmed Rehab Talks With John Williams About American Muslims and Homeland Security

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Ryan

Ahmed Rehab discusses the controversy about Homeland Security holding hearings exploring Muslim American Terrorists. Continue reading →

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Vimeo: Ahmed Rehab Discusses Egypt’s Transition to Democracy

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Ryan

Untitled from Delal Pektas on Vimeo. Ahmed Rehab and fellow activist Laith Saud discuss their recent experiences in Egypt and the country’s transition to democracy.

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