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Huffington Post, Ahmed Rehab: More Outrage Over Helen Thomas Comment Than Murder of US Citizen

The knives are out for Helen Thomas. There is more outrage in this country over some bumbling comments she recently made than over the murder of a US citizen and eight others by our ally, Israel, on the high seas. … Continue reading

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Beyond The Cease-Fire: What’s Next For Gaza?

The recent tentative cease-fire may have halted Israel’s military thrashing of Gaza, but it does not constitute an end to its humanitarian crisis and the ongoing illegal and immoral occupation, the root causes of the conflict. Powerbrokers, the media and the public should remember that what needs to be done next is no less important than the cease-fire itself. Continue reading

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Media’s Self-Censorship Abets Gaza Atrocities

What will it take for our media to join much of the world in calling out the blatant human rights abuses committed by the Israeli military machine against the Palestinian people? Why do the media not hold Israel accountable for its brutal transgressions against civilians? Aren’t journalists supposed to act as a check against government excesses? If they turn a blind eye or act to whitewash human rights abuses, are they then not morally complicit? Continue reading

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Emanuel’s Apology Was Right Thing To Do

I think I speak for a good chunk of Chicagoland’s large Muslim community when I applaud Rahm Emanuel for doing the right thing by apologizing for his father’s disparaging comments about Arabs. Continue reading

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ABC: Ahmed Rehab Comments on Rahm Emanuel’s Apology

Ahmed Rehab comments on offensive anti-Arab comment made by Dr. Benjamin Emanuel, father of newly appointed Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. [Video] Continue reading

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The Blogger, the Chef and the Terrorist

How could a chirpy TV host with such edible title credits as “30 Minute Meals” and “Tasty Travels” one day awaken to find herself in the middle of a terrorism-related media blitz — all because of a Dunkin’ Donuts ad, no less? Continue reading

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