Tag: wissam Charafeddine

Stopping Genocide — An Urgent Briefing & Action Hour

On September 22, 2025, organizers from the Illinois Green Party (ILGP) and the Arab & Muslim American Green Party Caucus (NAMA) went live on YouTube to demo a simple idea with big consequences: if Greens want to scale campaigns and committees without burning out, get off the hamster wheel of scattered chats and run the work in Basecamp. In a one-hour Q&A hosted by Dearborn Blog, Eyde Arndell (ILGP) and Wissam Charafeddine (NAMA) showed, click-by-click, how message boards, task lists, check-ins, and “Hill Charts” make transparency normal and chaos optional. Watch the full session on @DearbornBlog and grab the starter links at ilgp.org and linktr.ee/dearborngreens.

Wissam Charafeddine on the Genocide of Silence

On September 22, 2025, organizers from the Illinois Green Party (ILGP) and the Arab & Muslim American Green Party Caucus (NAMA) went live on YouTube to demo a simple idea with big consequences: if Greens want to scale campaigns and committees without burning out, get off the hamster wheel of scattered chats and run the work in Basecamp. In a one-hour Q&A hosted by Dearborn Blog, Eyde Arndell (ILGP) and Wissam Charafeddine (NAMA) showed, click-by-click, how message boards, task lists, check-ins, and “Hill Charts” make transparency normal and chaos optional. Watch the full session on @DearbornBlog and grab the starter links at ilgp.org and linktr.ee/dearborngreens.

Introducing a Journey Through the Foundations of Universal Human Values: Article 5: Sexual Freedom — A Conservative Case for Liberty With Guardrails

Everyone has the right of freedom of choice and expression in their sexual orientation, and the only limitation of law should be related to securing the consent of adults within the sexual relationship and preventing rationally considerable harm related to it. Let me start where many of my friends in Livonia start: with a healthy ...

Introducing a Journey Through the Foundations of Universal Human Values: Article 4 Freedom of Religion: Defending not only the dignity of the believer—but the humanity of the doubter

.FridayMusings is pleased to provide our readers with Article 4 – Freedom of Religion from the Universal Declaration of Human Values by Wissam Charafeddine, a Livonia author and lecturer. This article is particularly important with its discussion of defending the dignity of the believer–but the humanity of the doubter.Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience ...

Introducing a Journey Through the Foundations of Universal Human Values: Article 3 – Freedom of Expression and Assembly

“Every human being has the right for freedom of expression without transgression on the rights of others.   Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.”From the Universal Declaration of Human Values by Wissam Charafeddine These freedoms have deep historical roots. From Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke and Voltaire to the American ...

Article 2 – The Principle of Equality

From the Universal Declaration of Human Values by Wissam CharafeddineThroughout history, humanity’s understanding of equality has been shaped by both struggle and revelation. While ancient societies often accepted hierarchy as natural, the idea that all human beings are equal began to take root during the Axial Age, around 800–200 BCE, when spiritual and philosophical traditions ...

Ditch the Chaos, Build the Movement

On September 22, 2025, organizers from the Illinois Green Party (ILGP) and the Arab & Muslim American Green Party Caucus (NAMA) went live on YouTube to demo a simple idea with big consequences: if Greens want to scale campaigns and committees without burning out, get off the hamster wheel of scattered chats and run the work in Basecamp. In a one-hour Q&A hosted by Dearborn Blog, Eyde Arndell (ILGP) and Wissam Charafeddine (NAMA) showed, click-by-click, how message boards, task lists, check-ins, and “Hill Charts” make transparency normal and chaos optional. Watch the full session on @DearbornBlog and grab the starter links at ilgp.org and linktr.ee/dearborngreens.

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]

Arab World Postcolonialism by Wissam Charafeddine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yofEoSiSxGk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-Uiofcrgr8

Basecamp & the Future of Activist Organization: A Live Discussion with Esmée Silverman

This Tuesday, Dearborn Blog invites you to a special live discussion with one of the nation’s most dynamic young activists: Esmée Silverman.

US Green Party & American Activism: Live Discussion with Jacqui Deveneau

https://www.youtube.com/live/7M5MrFAFWBE?si=yYeXLtnkspH9lDXp Join us on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST for a special episode of Dearborn Discussions, hosted by Wissam Charafeddine and streaming live on DearbornBlog.com and Facebook Live. We’ll be speaking with Jacqui Deveneau, a veteran activist and a central figure in the Green Party movement in the United States. At 75 ...

War criminals with Peace Prizes?Netanyahu nominates Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize

https://youtu.be/lltJaV79it8?si=O5vrzlz1PDEMGjAm 🕊️ War criminals with Peace Prizes?Netanyahu nominates Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize — while Gaza burns, mercenaries kill the hungry, and history repeats.This isn’t irony.It’s tradition.#NobelPeacePrize #GenocideInGaza #Trump2024 #Netanyahu #GazaGenocide #WarCriminals #Palestine #StopTheWar #HumanRights #DarkHistory #ExposeTheTruth #TikTokNews #SatireWithTruth

Introducing a Journey Through the Foundations of Universal Human Values: Article 1: Freedom

Written and shared with Musings readers by Livonia resident and author Wissam CharafeddineAs an Arab American activist, author, and educator dedicated to the values of human dignity, justice, and enlightenment, I have long been fascinated by the evolution of human rights across civilizations. Our modern understanding of freedom, equality, and human dignity did not arise ...

The Border and the Bars: A True American Nightmare

A dynamic Arab American Activist, Author, Entrepreneur, Educator, and Engineer. With a Master’s in Software Engineering, bridges the worlds of technology, education, and community leadership. A founder of numerous nonprofit initiatives and a dedicated scholar of Islamic Studies, Arab identity, and history, Wissam brings deep insight and bold ideas to every space he enters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zy7qu15xVc ...

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 ...

عندما يصبح الشرّ الأصغر أكبر خيانة: لماذا لا يمكنني التصويت لقاتل “أقل دموية” ـ بقلم وسام شرف الدين

إذا كان لا بد من قتل أحد، فليكن القتل الأقل ضررًا، هكذا يختصر منطق "الشر الأقل" أزمة الخيارات الأخلاقية في زمن الأزمات. لكن ماذا لو كانت كل الخيارات شريرة؟ وماذا لو أصبح استخدام هذا المنطق أداة لتطبيع الإبادة الجماعية والفساد السياسي؟ من أشهر الأمثلة الفلسفية على المعضلات الأخلاقية ما يُعرف بـ"مأزق القطار" : قطار منفلت ...

الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي حلقة 26: الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي، إلى أين؟

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7epZ-rGRQdM https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/23-e2lr6ta https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/26-e2uo7h6

My Top 10 Reads for 2024

This year, Wissam Charafeddine explored a diverse range of books that broadened his understanding of history, humanity, and innovation. Here are his top 10 picks for 2024, complete with a synopsis of each book, its author, a memorable quote, and resources for readers. 1. War Against the People by Jeff Halper Synopsis of the Book: ...

Top 10 Films for Wissam Charafeddine in 2024

This year has been an incredible journey through cinema. From thought-provoking dramas to uplifting tales, these are my top 10 favorite movies of 2024. For each film, I’ve included the IMDb score and a YouTube trailer to give you a taste of their brilliance. Here are the top 10 movies I watched in 2024, complete ...

Top 30 Films for Wissam Charafeddine

Welcome to Wissam Charafeddine’s curated list of top 30 films! This selection features a diverse range of cinematic masterpieces from around the globe, spanning different genres, themes, and eras. Each entry includes an IMDb rating, a brief overview, the country of origin, the year it was made, and a YouTube trailer link. 1. The Hunt ...

The Fruits of the Breaking of the Duopoly by Wissam Charafeddine

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCjySRcOD6_/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== The Fruits of Breaking the Duopoly The United States has long been dominated by a two-party political system, often referred to as the duopoly. This system, spearheaded by Democrats and Republicans, has stifled alternative voices, narrowed the scope of political discourse, and prioritized party interests over the will of the people. Breaking free from ...

History of Arab Israeli Conflict 25:Opposing Zionism from Jewish & Progressive perspective

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61KEqifv4us https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/History-of-Arab-Israeli-Conflict-25Opposing-Zionism-from-Jewish--Progressive-perspective-e2m2djq

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Wissam Charafeddine Commentary on NY Times Video: Here’s How Biden Loses Michigan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o82BEaWKbio https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/Wissam-Charafeddine-Commentary-on-NY-Times-Video-Heres-How-Biden-Loses-Michigan-e2m25vb

كتاب جديد 4: نبض الأزرق للكاتبة عبير حسن علام

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi0Q232z9AQ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/4-e2m25qp

New Book Eps 3 – Water on Fire – A Memoir of War y Tarek El-Ariss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruwD0h3JC1s https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/New-Book-Eps-3---Water-on-Fire---A-Memoir-of-War-y-Tarek-El-Ariss-e2lr7nr

History of Arab Israeli Conflict 24: Christian Youth in Palestine Resilience & threats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYcKn_aOt-o https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/History-of-Arab-Israeli-Conflict-24-Christian-Youth-in-Palestine-Resilience--threats-e2lr7li

تاريخ الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي 23: مواقف أحزاب الخضر في العالم من الحرب على غزة

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln4AoBdVdYc https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/23-e2lr6ta

History of Arab Israeli Conflict Eps 21: Visiting Palestine During Gaza Genocide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk-HZ4mlmPU https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/History-of-Arab-Israeli-Conflict-Eps-21-Visiting-Palestine-During-Gaza-Genocide-e2lr508

History of Arab American Conflict 19: America and Wilsonianism with Dr. Ron Stockton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmoP5TU3nsc https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/History-of-Arab-American-Conflict-19-America-and-Wilsonianism-with-Dr--Ron-Stockton-e2lr4kk

History of Arab Israeli Conflict 17: Eye Witness to Gaza Genocide Dr. Adam Fahs & Dr. David Hasan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9V6xxx2rHM https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ElBjra0M5Kb

تاريخ الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي 16: حنظلة…رمز ضميرنا الفلسطيني الجماعي

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74beCjeVk0 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/16_-_-e2lr2fb

New Book Eps 2: كتاب جديد: ديوان لوحات ـ علي جواد

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-VMUo_aEvU https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ptwruG6F1Jb

تاريخ الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي 15: 100 سنة من الإبادة الجماعية

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZLHitce-ho https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/15-100-e2hsn9f

تاريخ الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي 13: أبعاد الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GOpAjNEezU https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/13-e2h36qc

5 Best Documentaries I watched in 2023-2024

1. The Settlers (inside the Jewish settlements) Scary look at the mentality of the Jewish settlers in Israel. A Jewish version of ISIS. More dangerously, it has manifested itself today into the burning of villages and killings innocent Palestinians by the settlers in the West Bank in 2023, which then lead to Hamas retaliation on ...

تاريخ الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي 12: الانتخابات الرئاسية الأمريكية والعرب الأمريكيين

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-oY7hcmxlE https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/12-e2h36lb

تاريخ الصراع العربي الاسرائيلي ١١: أي دور للثقافة والأدب: السينما والمسرح نموذجا؟

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCf2xCub8uc https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/ep-e2h36ej

تاريخ الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي 8: نزوح اليهود عن البلدان العربية

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL9wsY0lpsI https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbornblog/episodes/8-e2h204d

الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي حلقة 5 & 6:الشعوب التي سكنت فلسطين

مع الدكتور خزعل الماجدي https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WsaxsS_ppU https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/DSOU3h5eWHb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtynDKsvaok https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/usurOWafWHb

My TOP reading list 2023-2024

1. Reopening Muslim Minds This book will explain the how Muslim thought was open, then the reasons it has a set back, and how to reopen it. https://a.co/d/8ZaBiqp 2. COMMON SENSE The book that started the American revolution, and still is much needed today to reinforce our morals and common sense. https://a.co/d/3fC4SFF 3. The Expanding ...

My Picks for Best 10 Films of 2023

1. Sanctuary (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmQVHaZj-xA 2. Zone of Interest (German) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFNtVaAuVYY 3. Holy Spider (Persian) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27wZZ6O1IBc 4. Junkyard Dog (French) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCv83D3CQOY 5. Element (Disney) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXzcyx9V0xw 6. Past Lives (Chinese/American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA244xewjcI 7. Barbie (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBk4NYhWNMM 8. Blackberry (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXL_HDzBQsM 9. Dumb Money (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmr8YmwnZ3w 10. Air (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Euy4Yu6B3nU 11. Poor Things (American) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_klfx5sGzFk