Category: LOCAL NEWS
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 ...
Urgent Next Steps Be the Lifeline for Palestine
Be the Lifeline for Palestine 🇵🇸✨ Dear Friends, With heartfelt gratitude, we thank you and the over 3,200 people worldwide who joined the Lifeline for Palestine campaign this week. Your voices and solidarity are the foundation of this movement. We also thank the webinar speakers for delivering their compelling calls to action. Please join us ...
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 ...
Gaza’s Church Speaks Truth: Why Fr. Romanelli’s Peace Appeal Resonates in Dearborn
Excerpt Gaza’s only Catholic parish keeps its doors open amid the siege—and one of its priests, Fr. Romanelli, calls on the world to pray for peace. In Dearborn, where faith, family, and justice converge, his simple plea echoes loudly. In Gaza, where bombs fall and fear swells, Faith stands firmer. Fr. Gabriel Romanelli—the parish priest ...
GREEN PARTY ARAB & MUSLIM CAUCUS PUSHES UN RES. 377(V) TO END THE GENOCIDE
Excerpt: The Green Party’s Arab & Muslim Caucus is teaming with the civil-society initiative Lifeline for Palestine to press governments to invoke the “Uniting for Peace” procedure — UN General Assembly Resolution 377(V) — so the General Assembly can act where the Security Council has been paralyzed. Organizers say the GA can recommend concrete steps, ...
Dearborn’s Superintendent Will Now Lead Michigan. Here’s What That Means for Arab America.
Excerpt: The State Board of Education just tapped Dr. Glenn M. Maleyko—the longtime head of Dearborn Public Schools—to be Michigan’s next state superintendent. For the city widely called the capital of Arab America, this is not a routine personnel change. It’s a once-in-a-generation chance to bake language access, culturally responsive teaching, and anti-bigotry protections into ...
DEMOCRATS PUNT (AGAIN). THE PARTY OF GENOCIDE CAN’T EVEN SAY THE WORD—ONLY THE GREENS DO.
Excerpt: At their Minneapolis meeting, Democratic leaders withdrew their own “clarifying” Israel–Gaza resolution after progressives pushed an arms embargo and suspension of aid to Israel. Translation: the party that bankrolls this war still can’t take a moral position. Meanwhile, the Green Party—alone among national parties—has for years called for BDS, sanctions, and an arms embargo ...
Voters/Supporters Demand Politico Include Green Party Candidate Butch Ware in California Governor Forum
SACRAMENTO, CA — Politico is facing sharp criticism from California voters after excluding Green Party gubernatorial candidate Prof. Butch Ware from its upcoming California Governor Candidate Forum scheduled for August 27. Instead of adding Ware to the lineup following voter concerns, Politico made a controversial move—removing the word “candidate” from the biographies of all participants ...
Dearborn Blog Article: IAGD’s $20 Million Expansion—A New Era for Metro Detroit Muslims
The Islamic Association of Greater Detroit (IAGD) in Rochester Hills has officially completed a $20 million expansion, transforming it into one of the largest, most modern mosques in Michigan. RedditTikTok What’s New? The expansion, years in the making, has added a massive prayer hall, new formal classrooms, a gymnasium, a conference room, library, and an ...
Historic Win: First Hijab-Wearing Miss Wayne County Inspires the Community
Dearborn Heights is celebrating a historic milestone: Ameera Hashwi, a 25-year-old graduate of Wayne State University, was recently crowned Miss Wayne County 2025—becoming the first woman in a hijab to win the title. Hindustan TimesMiss Wayne County Ameera will champion her service initiative, “Step Up & Serve,” which promotes physical fitness and community engagement, and ...
Self-Driving Cars on the Rise: States Accelerate Safe Regulation
By DearBornBlog Staff, August 2025 As self-driving technology gains traction on U.S. roads, states are stepping up with updated safety and legal frameworks. A Michigan Advance report reveals that this year, lawmakers introduced 67 autonomous vehicle (AV) bills across 25 states, addressing everything from definitions to insurance, licensing, and testing protocols. Michigan Advance Michigan’s Part ...
U-M 2025–26 Leadership & Green Party Caucus Historic Move
Meet U-M’s 2025–26 Leaders As the new academic year begins, the University of Michigan has announced key university leadership across institutional roles, including chair of the Board of Regents—Mark Bernstein will serve as Chair and Regent Michael J. Behm as Vice Chair, effective July 1, 2025.Record Green Party Caucus Stepping Up Its Game In local ...
Lake Michigan Beach Safety Alert: Bacteria Contamination Surges Across the Great Lakes
Recent reports show that Michigan beaches—and many across the Great Lakes—faced dangerous bacteria levels this summer, prompting closures and advisories that impact local swimmers and outdoor lovers. Scope of the IssueAccording to a report from Environment Michigan’s Safe for Swimming? dashboard, a staggering 71% of Great Lakes beaches were unsafe for swimming at least one ...
Reuters Journalists Allege Pro-Israel Bias Amid Gaza Coverage
A revealing report from Declassified UK exposes growing discontent within Reuters, as several staff—speaking anonymously—accuse the agency’s editors and management of applying a pro-Israel bias in their coverage of Palestine, especially during the Israel–Hamas war. A key flashpoint was the agency’s reporting on the assassination of Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif—a former Reuters staffer and Pulitzer ...
Controversy Over Speakers at Detroit People’s Conference for Palestine
By Dearborn Staff, August 2025 A wave of controversy has erupted over the People’s Conference for Palestine, set to take place in Detroit from August 29–31 under the theme “Gaza Is the Compass.” This year's lineup features high-profile, divisive figures—raising questions about political optics and civic responsibility. Who’s Speaking—and Why It Matters Hussam Shaheen, a ...
Democrats Lose Millions—but the Green Party Is Growing
By [Your Name], August 2025 A New York Post analysis reveals a startling trend: between 2020 and 2024, over 2 million voters left the Democratic Party, while about 2.4 million joined the GOP across 30 tracked states. This reversal has cut the Democrats’ registration advantage from around 11% to just above 6%. This shakeup stretches ...
Urgent Alert: Three Major Water Main Break Repairs Underway — What You Need to Know
Published: August 18, 2025 The Department of Public Works in Dearborn is actively repairing three significant water main breaks at these key intersections: Cherry Hill Rd & Outer Dr Penn St & McKinley St Warren Ave & Kendal St dearborn.gov Residents are urged to avoid these areas and use alternate routes until repairs are complete. ...
GREATER SAUDI COMPLICITY: GENOA DOCKERS BLOCK A SAUDI WEAPONS SHIP AS EUROPE MOVES TO CHOKE THE ARMS PIPELINE
Excerpt: Italian dockworkers in Genoa have again refused to be cogs in the war machine—blocking the Saudi state-owned cargo ship Bahri Yanbu after discovering it was carrying and slated to load military cargo linked to Israel’s assault on Gaza. Their action exposes an ugly truth: while European workers and courts are increasingly shutting the spigot, Saudi Arabia is facilitating the supply chain by moving weaponry on its ...
GREATER ISRAEL IS NO LONGER A CONSPIRACY THEORY
Excerpt: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just said out loud what many long suspected: he feels “very” attached to a vision of “Greater Israel.” When you line that up with years of annexations, settlement expansion, open talk of “voluntary migration” from Gaza, and near-daily strikes across the region, the pattern is no longer deniable. This isn’t ...
GAZA IS NEW KARBALA & ARBA’EEN MARCH IS GAZA MARCH
Block quote“What’s happening to Gaza today is a new Karbala… The event is to remind people of historical oppression and the present oppression of the people of Gaza.” —Imam Husham Al-Husainy, Dearborn [Detroit Free Press]. 1 On Saturday, Aug. 16, Dearborn will again close northbound Greenfield (Ford → Warren) for the annual Arba’eén march. Participants will pray at the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center (KIEC), 15332 ...
MADONNA IS A GENOCIDE SUPPORTER: TOO LATE FOR REDEMPTION
This is an opinion column. Many are applauding Madonna for pleading with the new Pope to visit Gaza, “bring your light to the children,” and open humanitarian gates. In her Instagram posts and ensuing coverage, she also stressed she’s “not taking sides or pointing fingers.” InstagramAP News That is precisely the problem. To treat a U.N.-flagged ...
The Zone of Interest, at the Beach
People enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv, August 9, 2025.A strip of sea and sand; a few miles south, a strip of siege and sand. The same Mediterranean light touches both. Only one side may enter the water. “Zone of interest” (after Jonathan Glazer’s film) names a moral geography: a private Eden maintained beside a ...
Livonia to Host Tariff Town Hall with Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Manufacturing Leaders
Livonia, MI — On Thursday, August 14, Livonia will step into the national spotlight as Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib convenes a Tariff Town Hall at Madonna University’s Welcome Center. Joining her will be two respected voices in manufacturing: Chuck Dardas, CEO of AlphaUSA, and Dan Laible, a regional industry leader. The evening’s focus: tariffs — and ...
Inside the CREC: What It Is, Why It’s Controversial, and Why Pete Hegseth’s Affiliation Matters
Summary: The Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) is a small, fast-growing Reformed denomination closely connected to pastor Doug Wilson of Moscow, Idaho. It has been at the center of multiple theological and cultural fights—from the “Federal Vision” debate to high-profile abuse-case handling and a slavery pamphlet controversy. With U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth now publicly ...
The Green Surge in Dearborn: How 2024 Broke the Two-Party Script
Excerpt: It wasn’t a blip. Dearborn delivered one of the nation’s most visible Green breakthroughs in 2024: 18% for Jill Stein at the top of the ticket, 15% straight-ticket Green, and robust showings down-ballot. Here’s what changed—and what could make it stick. The Headline Numbers In Dearborn’s presidential tally, Jill Stein (Green) recorded 7,697 votes (18.37%)—one of her strongest ...
Dearborn’s 2024 Vote: Shifting Party Dynamics — and a Persistent Turnout Gap
Dearborn’s 2024 general election didn’t just shuffle winners — it upended assumptions.A Republican plurality at the top of the ticket, a historic Green Party surge, and steady Democratic strength down-ballot painted the picture of a city in political transition. But one thing didn’t change enough: voter turnout. 📊 What the Numbers Say — and Why ...
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