Global Conscience Rises: The Grassroots Push to End Genocide
Excerpt: As the world watches the unfolding catastrophe in Gaza, the silence from mainstream Western powers is being shattered by a powerful, multi-pronged effort led by the Global South and principled political movements. The Green Party, in partnership with Palestinian-led advocacy groups, is spearheading a concrete, veto-proof plan at the United Nations to deploy a ...
Spain & Italy Sail in Defense of Gaza Aid
Excerpt:In a bold shift, Spain and Italy have dispatched naval vessels to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla, aiming to break the sea blockade of Gaza. This intervention is more than symbolic—it signals that major European states are now putting muscle behind humanitarian law. But will it change the calculus in the region? Spain and Italy ...
A Marriage of Conscience: Imam Talib Sanjari’s Bold Ruling
In Dearborn’s living rooms and lecture halls, a quiet revolution is underway: Imam Talib Sanjari—a classically trained Iraqi cleric who settled among us—has argued that a Muslim woman may marry a non-Muslim man when justice, dignity, and today’s plural civic realities are honored. His stance challenges a centuries-long consensus, ignites serious debate, and calls us back to a Qur’anic ethic rooted in reason and public good. This essay maps the terrain—what Sanjari actually says, what mainstream institutions still hold, how law and lived life have shifted, and why Dearborn’s conversation matters for human rights and Green values. [1]
A New Era of Leadership: A Muslim Woman Rises in Farmington Hills
Excerpt: Farah Khan's historic run for Farmington Hills City Council heralds a new wave of political engagement, as she brings the fresh perspective of a first-generation Muslim-American woman to the heart of Michigan politics. Rooted in her deep commitment to community and guided by the principles of the Green Party, Khan's campaign is a powerful ...
Dearborn Rising: Hammoud’s Leadership, Resistance & Vision
Excerpt:Abdullah Hammoud has made Dearborn a model of resistance — against crime, environmental injustice, fascism, and genocide. Under his leadership, crime is down, businesses are thriving, and community events unite people in celebration. Dearborn is becoming a city of resistance and resilience. Dearborn, MI — In a political climate roiled by division, Mayor Abdullah H. ...
Divided Voices or United Future? Wards Debate in Dearborn
Excerpt:Dearborn stands at a crossroads as voters consider whether to adopt a ward (district-based) system for city council elections. Proponents say it’s a matter of fair representation for east and south residents; opponents warn it may tear at the sense of “one city.” Here are the arguments — historical, social, and political — for creating ...
Stopping Genocide … Briefing by Dr. Jill Stein
Join GPAX and the Arab & Muslim American Green Party Caucus with Dr. Jill Stein, Mark Elbourno, Wissam Charafeddine, Haig Hovaness, and Madelyn Hoffman to turn outrage into organized aid and political pressure. Watch on Youtube.com/@dearbornblog 9.23.2025 • 7 PM ET gpax.gpus.org • lifelineforpalestine.com #StopGenocide #CeasefireNow #GPAX #GreenParty #Palestine #HumanRights #EndTheBlockade https://www.youtube.com/live/RLWkwI93P70?si=J4o5dlPD5-I3cEMW
Genocide Bad at UM-Dearborn
Excerpt: UM-Dearborn hosts Genocide Bad: Notes on Palestine, Jewish History, and Collective Liberation with bestselling author and journalist Sim Kern—a conversation shaped by the city of Dearborn’s Arab American majority, the University’s long-standing scholarship in Arab American studies, and the moral urgency of Palestinian human rights. The evening is organized as part of The Lecture ...
A Sign of Respect, A Moment of Controversy: Dearborn Honors Osama Siblani; But Civic Courtesy Matters Too
By Dearborn Blog In early September 2025, Wayne County officials unveiled two honorary street signs in Dearborn bearing the name Osama Siblani — at the intersections of Warren Avenue and Chase Road, and Warren the Schaefer Road. ArabAmericanNews+2ArabAmericanNews+2 The stretch of Warren Avenue between Chase and Schaefer is now recognized in his name in a ...
The Collapse of Democratic Voting in America
Excerpt:America’s electoral system is under siege—not by invasion or revolution—but by erosion from within. With gerrymandering, voter suppression, and legislative experiments in restricting ballot access, democracy in many states is becoming a facade. For Greens concerned with true participatory power, the collapse of democratic voting could mean more than broken promises—it could mean disappearing hope. ...
Austria’s School Hijab Ban, Explained
Excerpt:Austria’s government has advanced a bill to ban headscarves for students under 14 in both public and private schools, with fines for parents in cases of non-compliance. Supporters say the measure protects girls from coercion; critics call it unconstitutional “symbolic politics” that stigmatizes Muslim children and repeats mistakes struck down by Austria’s Constitutional Court in ...
Michigan’s New ICE Hub Faces Big Questions
Excerpt: Michigan’s 1,800-bed North Lake Processing Center reopened this summer amid promises of jobs and “strict compliance” with detention standards—yet data and watchdogs point to secrecy, overcrowding risks, and a rising share of non-criminal arrests. As Dearborn neighbors to many immigrant families, we examine the facts, the economics, and the human stakes—then outline what real ...
Youth vs. Trump: Climate Rights on Trial
Excerpt: A two-day hearing in Missoula, Montana, pits 22 young Americans against a slate of federal executive orders that turbo-charge fossil fuels. Fresh off a landmark win in Held v. Montana, these plaintiffs and their legal team say the White House’s new energy directives endanger their lives and liberties. The federal stage is steeper than ...
أسامة السبلاني: أربعون عاماً من العطاء
أمسية حوارية للمركز العربي الأميركي للثقافة والفنون في المشهد العربي-الأميركي، أسماء قليلة صارت جزءاً من ذاكرة مدينة ديربورن وميشيغن الأوسع. أحد هذه الأسماء هو الإعلامي أسامة السبلاني؛ صوتٌ صاغ على مدى عقودٍ سرديةً مهنيةً صلبة عن قضايا الجالية وحقوقها وتمثيلها وكرامتها في الفضاء العام. تكريمه ليس مجرّد التفاتة احتفالية، بل وقفة مراجعة مع مسيرة صحفية ...
Albania’s AI ‘Minister’: Reform, Theater, or Real Change?
Excerpt:Albania just introduced “Diella,” an AI-generated cabinet figure for public procurement—promised as a corruption killer and process accelerator. The stunt is full of symbolism, but if it evolves into transparent rules, open data, and accountable oversight, it could become a credible model for clean government. Here’s what’s real, what’s risky, and what to watch next—plus ...
Qatar, Campus Claims, and the Politics of Research
By Dearborn Blog Staff ExcerptA U.S. research outfit, the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), has put Qatar at the center of a campaign tying foreign funding to campus antisemitism. Policymakers have repeated ISGAP’s numbers; critics say the evidence is thin and the messaging serves geopolitical aims. This article unpacks the ...
From Washington to the Arab Capital: A Tale of Two Cities
The recent, tragic death of a prominent conservative voice has sent shockwaves through the American political landscape. While authorities are quick to present a simplified narrative, a closer look reveals a complex web of shifting allegiances and a resistance to foreign influence that resonates deeply with the Green Party platform and the principled stance of ...
Cairo–Ankara–Riyadh–Islamabad: Sketching a New Security Spine
Excerpt:A flurry of high-level calls between Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia is reviving an old conversation with new urgency: can four pivotal states in the Arab-Islamic world assemble something NATO-like—a durable security architecture with shared planning, procurement, and political leverage—without importing the downsides of bloc politics? This piece maps the real building blocks already ...
Worlds of Conflict in the Middle East
Worlds of Conflict in the Middle EastSaturday — 13 September 2025Zaid Al-Fadil Deep discussions on the world of conflict in the Middle East are kicking off this week in the Jordanian capital, Amman, organized by the Private University of Applied Sciences and the Ilaf Center for Studies and Research. They come against the backdrop of ...
Leaked Cable: Israeli Mob Reaches America
Excerpt:A U.S. embassy cable released by WikiLeaks details how Israeli organized crime evolved from neighborhood rackets into a transnational enterprise with “direct impact inside the United States.” This piece unpacks what the cable says, how law-enforcement responded, and what communities like Dearborn can demand—firm action against criminal syndicates without stereotyping, collective punishment, or political spin. ...
THE GHOST OF BANKSY’S WORK HAUNTS ROYAL COURT OF UK
Excerpt:A fresh stencil by Banksy briefly haunted the Royal Courts of Justice before officials scrubbed it away, leaving a spectral silhouette on stone. The disappearance says the quiet part out loud: when public institutions prioritize tidiness over truth, erasure becomes policy. What remains—faint as chalk after rain—is a warning about censorship, Palestine, and the brittle ...
Muslim Women in Politics Esp 2: Micho Assi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aJgY9mjN14 The Arab American Center for Culture and Arts is honored to invite you to a powerful and timely virtual discussion titled: What is the state of Muslim Americans in public service today? What are the challenges, and how do we overcome them? Join us as we explore the current landscape of Muslim American engagement ...
Bazzi’s CTE Blueprint: Detroit Lessons for America
Excerpt:Arab American educator Dr. Ali Y. Bazzi is helping move U.S. education forward from right here in Metro Detroit. Fresh off an extended discussion with U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon during her Michigan visit—and a follow-up consultation invitation to Washington, D.C.—Bazzi’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) focus offers a practical, inclusive path to student ...
Democrats at All-Time Low; Greens Poised to Rise
Excerpt:Despite regaining a slim edge in party affiliation, the Democratic Party is suffering record low favorability ratings. As both major parties falter in trust and appeal, the Green Party is increasingly seen as a credible alternative by voters disillusioned with the status quo. America’s two-party duopoly is straining. Recent polling reveals that while Democrats have ...
Rethink the Drink: Even “Moderate” Alcohol Harms Health
Excerpt:New research shows that what many believed about moderate drinking—wine for the heart, a drink after work—may be misleading. Scientists now agree: less alcohol, or none, offers clearer health benefits, especially when weighed against cancer and mortality risks. This article parses the evidence and considers what it means for policy and personal choice. Alcohol has ...
Michigan Senate Race: Leaked Audio Suggests McMorrow Has “Outstanding” AIPAC Position Paper — But Voters Deserve Clarity
Excerpt:A recent donor call has revealed that Mallory McMorrow, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, allegedly drafted a private “AIPAC position paper” described by a supporter as “outstanding.” The document has not been shared publicly; for many voters—especially Palestinian supporters and those concerned about foreign policy transparency—this raises critical questions. What is McMorrow’s true stance ...
Muslim Women in Politics Esp 2: Micho Assi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aJgY9mjN14 The Arab American Center for Culture and Arts is honored to invite you to a powerful and timely virtual discussion titled: What is the state of Muslim Americans in public service today? What are the challenges, and how do we overcome them? Join us as we explore the current landscape of Muslim American engagement ...
The Divided Politics at the Ann Arbor Michigan Art Fair, July 20th 2024 by Clyde Shabazz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPur_g4EE8s The annual Ann Arbor Art Fair, held on July 20th, 2024, served as more than just a showcase for artistic expression; it became a microcosm of America's current political landscape. Amidst the vibrant displays and creative works, several interviews conducted by In The Green TV revealed a public grappling with a deeply divided political ...
You will not Erase Us, by Susan Abulhawa
The following is from a debate at the Oxford Union by renowned Palestinian author and human rights activist, Susan Abulhawa:”Addressing the challenge of what to do about the indigenous inhabitants of the land, Chaim Weizman, a Russian Jew, said to the World Zionist Congress in 1921 that Palestinians were akin to “the rocks of Judea, ...
The Fabric of Belonging: Navigating the Palestinian Flag in the Classroom and Beyond
Dearborn, MI – In the heart of our vibrant community, where diverse voices and rich cultures intertwine, discussions surrounding identity and representation are not just relevant—they are essential. Recently, a compelling conversation has emerged from a classroom in Taylor, Michigan, regarding the display of various flags, including a potential future addition of the Palestinian flag, ...
Dems Using Palestine for Votes—But Do They Truly Support Liberation?
September 8, 2025 | by Anam Raja, Arab Muslim American Caucus of the Green Party of NJ Summary: The Democratic Party has increasingly invoked Palestinian suffering to draw in progressive support—but its actions fall far short of meaningful solidarity. From rejecting arms embargos to silencing Palestinian voices, the evidence shows that the party remains beholden ...
OUR PARENTS AND RESILIANCE BY HADI ELDEBEK
Hey friends, Hadi and Mohamad here. This post is dedicated to our parents, Ahmad and Fatima: two retired teachers of 40 and 35 years, and a resilient loving couple, who despite living through five wars — from the Lebanese civil war (1975–1990) to the Israeli wars and invasions (1978, 1982, 1996, 2006, and 2024, current) ...
First Access: Cynthia Nixon Hosts Gaza: Journalists Under Fire
You’re First In Line Newsletter subscribers (that's you!) get first access to tickets for our Live Virtual Screening of Gaza: Journalists Under Fire, hosted by Cynthia Nixon. Watch Robert Greenwald’s powerful documentary exposing the killing of over 178 Palestinian journalists and demanding global accountability. Stay for a Q&A with Cynthia Nixon and Robert Greenwald - ...
“Made in America”—Dropped on Gaza: The U.S. Supply Chain Behind Israel’s Bombing, and What Our Communities Can Do
Excerpt:U.S.-made bombs and components—assembled in plants from St. Charles, Missouri, to Tucson, Arizona, to Camden, Arkansas—are a backbone of Israel’s air war on Gaza. This WordPress-ready investigation maps the companies, towns, and tax breaks behind those weapons; summarizes the evidence of unlawful strikes; and lays out concrete, non-violent steps communities can take to halt complicity ...
Barak and the New Colonial Language
Saturday – 06 September 2025By Zayd Alfadeel When U.S. envoy Tom Barak declares that Israel is no longer interested in adhering to the national borders established by the Sykes-Picot Agreement, and that these lines drawn have no meaning in the eyes of Netanyahu and his government—and that they “will go wherever they want, whenever they ...
Tax-Deductible Drones for a War Zone: Inside “American Friends of Judea & Samaria”
How a U.S. nonprofit raises money for military gear used by Israeli forces—and why that matters in Dearborn. Excerpt (SEO): A U.S. charity, American Friends of Judea & Samaria (AFJS), solicits tax-deductible donations to buy thermal drones, rifle plates and other gear for Israeli soldiers. AFJS’s board is intertwined with West Bank settler leadership, and its ...
Dearborn Heights’ Arabic Police Patch: Bridge-Building Idea, Botched Rollout
Excerpt: An Arabic-English shoulder patch conceived inside the Dearborn Heights Police Department was unveiled on social media and instantly hailed by some outlets as a national “first.” Forty-eight hours later, City Hall said the design was not approved and should never have been presented as official. Here’s what actually happened, what FOX 2 Detroit newly ...
Report Back From People’s 2nd Annual Conference For Palestine
Guest post by Jamila Levasseur ...
Israel, Gaza, Genocide: Scholars Confirm the Crime
By Professor Ron Stockton, University of Michigan–Dearborn Excerpt:The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS)—the world’s foremost body of experts on genocide—has declared that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide under the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. With 86% of its voting members in agreement, this resolution is a historic milestone. For Arab ...
“Uniting for Peace”: How the U.N. Can Circumvent a U.S. Veto to Protect Palestinians — And What It Would Take to Make It Real
By Dearborn Blog Editorial TeamPublished: September 5, 2025 <!--more--> TL;DR There’s a little-used United Nations tool called “Uniting for Peace” that allows the General Assembly (UNGA) to act when the Security Council is blocked by a veto. With the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and a fast-approaching September 18, 2025 deadline stemming from last year’s UNGA ...
AI in Our Classrooms: Promise, Practice, and Protections — A Dearborn Playbook
By Dearborn Blog Staff — September 5, 2025 Standfirst:The White House just put AI-in-education center stage — with First Lady Melania Trump convening a Task Force on AI Education and a high-profile gathering of tech leaders, followed by a dinner that drew Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Sam Altman and others. Whatever you think ...
Can Michigan have Ranked Choice Vote … Here Is Where We Are Now
Excerpt: Michigan is on the cusp of a historic decision: should voters be able to rank candidates instead of picking just one? Grassroots organizers are now collecting signatures for a 2026 constitutional amendment while Lansing politicians move to ban the reform. Here’s the lay of the land—what ranked-choice voting (RCV) is, where it’s already in ...
PRO-PALESTINIAN MOVEMENT SHOULD NOT IGNORE MAGA SUPPORTIVE VOICES
Across the U.S., a small but growing chorus on the political right—including MAGA-aligned populists, libertarians, and non-interventionist conservatives—has broken with the bipartisan consensus to oppose more weapons for Israel, criticize AIPAC’s outsized role in our elections, and call for a ceasefire or an end to foreign aid. If we’re serious about saving lives in Gaza and ending U.S. complicity, the pro-Palestine movement should not ignore these voices. We can collaborate on concrete, issue-specific goals while holding firm to anti-racist, anti-sectarian principles—because coalitions win policy, not purity tests.
Muslim Women in Politics Esp 1: Farah Khan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8nYY_xaAFI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8nYY_xaAFI 📢 The Arab American Center is honored to invite you to follow its new program in English: Muslim Women in Political Work 🌟 The first episode will feature political activist Farah Khan, candidate for City Council in Farmington Hills. 🗓️ Date: Monday, September 1, 2025⏰ Time: 6:00 PM Detroit time 📍 Watch on ...
BLOCKING GREEN PARTY: IS DEMOCRATIC PARTY AGENDAS EXPLOITING PALESTINIAN PAIN?
Excerpt: Detroit’s People’s Conference for Palestine presents itself as a broad, grassroots front. Yet the published program and speaker slate lean heavily toward figures aligned with, or adjacent to, the Democratic Party, while no national third-party or independent pro-ceasefire leaders (e.g., the Green Party’s Dr. Jill Stein) appear on the bill. Is a movement built ...
Global Newsrooms to Black Out Front Pages to Protest Killings of Gaza Journalists — What Metro Detroit Can Do Next
Excerpt: In a first-of-its-kind action coordinated by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Avaaz, and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), hundreds of outlets are staging a synchronized protest today to demand that Israel stop killing journalists in Gaza and to let the foreign press report freely. Dearborn/Detroit readers: here’s what’s happening, why it matters, and how ...
Dearborn’s Early Taste of Fall: Cold Front Brings a Chill to Start September
Excerpt Get ready to light the fireplace and break out the sweaters — early September is delivering a brisk, fall-like chill across Michigan. Here's what to expect and how to prep locally. September usually means back-to-school, falafel trucks revving, and late-summer heat hanging on. But this year? Mother Nature has an attitude adjustment. According to ...
Professor Abbas Al-Haj Ahmad: Dearborn’s Voice in the Lebanese Diaspora — Expat Voting, Disarmament and the Case for Diaspora Power
By Dearborn Blog — August 2025 Excerpt:When a Dearborn professor speaks about Lebanon, folks here listen. Abbas Al-Haj Ahmad — lecturer, journalist, and representative of the Lebanese Expatriate Movement — is pushing two clear ideas: give the diaspora real voting power, and insist on disarmament of militias that keep Lebanon locked in crisis. For Dearborn’s ...
Settlers Seize 50 Acres from Palestinian-American Family in Masafer Yatta
Excerpt:Israeli settlers have seized 50 acres of farmland in Masafer Yatta, belonging to a Palestinian-American family connected to the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land. For Arab Americans in Dearborn—where land, heritage, and identity are intertwined—this isn’t just another news story. It’s personal. Photo credit: Community activists / via Middle East Eye At least 50 acres ...
The Collapse of the Abraham Accords: Empty Peace in the Shadow of OccupationBy Dr. Zaid bin Ali Al-Fadheel
The so-called Abraham Accords were sold as a new era of peace in the Middle East. But today, with Gaza burning, the West Bank under siege, and holy sites in Jerusalem under constant threat, the question practically asks itself: do these agreements have any real political value left? How can Washington, whose policy is openly ...
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