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This article dovetails on Arab American Heritage month, to remind its reader that Arab Americans are an incredibly diverse community. First it offers proof of religious diversity, identifying multiple denominations …
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Secrets & Suspicionless Policing: A Fundamentally Anti-Democratic Mix
This op-ed column by Catherine M. Grosso, Professor of Law at Michigan State University, articulates a warning that democracy only thrives when government and police powers are properly restrained. Professor …
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A Proclamation on Arab American Heritage Month, 2023
In this announcement, United States President Joe Biden declares the establishment of April as Arab American Heritage Month. President Biden reminds his audience of the horrible prejudices endured by Arabs …
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Homeland Security’s fusion centers show the dangers of mission creep
In this op-ed for the Hill, Professor Jonathan Hafetz of Seton Hall Law School discusses the perniciousness of Homeland Security fusion centers in increasing surveillance of minorities, particularly Arab and …
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This article documents how a new sphinx-like statue had been discovered by archaeologists in Egypt. Presumably from the Byzantine era, the statue bears royal facial features. This finding stands to …
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Tension is building between Arab-Americans and police near Chicago
This article documents major tensions between the Arab-American community in Oak Lawn and police. Last July 17-year old Hadi Abuatelah was brutally beaten by police office Patrick O’Donnell. On video …