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Coleen Rowley: When Wars Come Home
How a former FBI whistleblower connects U.S. “forever wars” to rising violence at home — and why Dearborn should be part of this conversation. For many Americans, Coleen Rowley is a name from a different political era: the post-9/11 years, when a quiet FBI lawyer from Minneapolis broke ranks to expose how the Bureau mishandled ...
Reopening “Hass Cash”: Politics, Justice & Community Tensions
In October 2025, authorities reopened a 2019 cocaine and weapons case against “Hass Cash” (Hassan Aoun), sparking fierce reactions across Dearborn and beyond. Was this a legitimate legal revival or a politically motivated effort to silence a vocal critic? We examine all sides, dig into court records and social media, and place this case in the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
When the Lesser Evil Becomes the Greatest Betrayal: Why I Cannot Vote for a “Less Bloody” Killer— By Wissam Charafeddine
“If someone must be killed, let it be the one whose death causes the least harm.”This is how the logic of the “lesser evil” simplifies moral dilemmas in times of crisis.But what if all options are evil?What if this logic becomes a tool to normalize genocide and political corruption? One of the most famous philosophical ...
A Group of Arab American Organizations Request Dr. West to Withdraw from Presidential Race and Endorse Dr. Jill Stein for Unity and Solidarity
Dear Dr. Cornel West, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. On behalf of Arab American organizations across the nation, I am reaching out to you with a heartfelt appeal regarding your candidacy for the upcoming presidential race. First and foremost, allow me to express our sincere appreciation for the tremendous ...
Dearborn has to Mobilize in the Era of 45
"History cannot be repeated once again right in front of our eyes, and that is why it is important now more than ever to mobilize in our communities and challenge such abhorrent groups, and the despicable presidency that supports them."
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