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Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

Posted on November 25, 2021December 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government
Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government Not enough is being done to help Senior Citizens who are earning under $100,000 in total household income including Social Security retirement income. Politicians, government, activists like the worthless AARP, and the news media all pander to Seniors to exploit them for their own…

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Vancouver Songwriter Haley K. Turner releases Hanukkah song dedicated to comedian Adam Sandler

Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Vancouver Songwriter Haley K. Turner releases Hanukkah song dedicated to comedian Adam Sandler
Vancouver Songwriter Haley K. Turner releases Hanukkah song dedicated to comedian Adam Sandler

Vancouver Songwriter Haley K. Turner releases Hanukkah song dedicated to comedian Adam Sandler Canadian singer-songwriter Haley K Turner is releasing the most unanticipated original holiday song in the last 25 years. Inspired by a recent plea from Adam Sandler for “someone out there” to write a new Hanukkah song, Haley created one of the first…

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Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage
Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage

Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage Democratic members of the U.S. House applauded the passage there of President Biden’s $1 trillion Infrastructure spending package on Friday (Nov. 5, 2021). The bill, which has been deadlocked in partisan bickering for months since it was introduced on June 4, was approved by a vote of 228 for…

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Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Analysis of President Biden’s efforts to pass budget

Posted on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Analysis of President Biden’s efforts to pass budget
Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Analysis of President Biden’s efforts to pass budget

Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Analysis of President Biden’s efforts to pass budget Season 1, Episode 9, 10-29-21 Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the battle in the Democratic Party to pass an annual budget for 2022 and President Biden’s national address to the American people. The fight over…

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Illinois quickly becoming a one-party tyranny as bad officials drag it down

Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois quickly becoming a one-party tyranny as bad officials drag it down
Illinois quickly becoming a one-party tyranny as bad officials drag it down

Illinois quickly becoming a one-party tyranny as bad officials drag it down Failed Democrats like Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx are not only dragging Cook County down the tubes but they are also dragging the state down with it. Failure of officials like Gov. J.B. Pritzker to speak out…

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Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world
Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world

Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world Since 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom for the world. Our Democratic Republic has done much for the people of the world writes former Congressman Bill Lipinski in his “Right from the Center” opinion column By Bill Lipinski Every once…

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Curaleaf Workers are Showing their Strength and Worth!

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Curaleaf Workers are Showing their Strength and Worth!
Curaleaf Workers are Showing their Strength and Worth!

Curaleaf Workers are Showing their Strength and Worth! Cannabis workers from Curaleaf are joining Local 881 to change the booming cannabis industry! On October 20, 2021 cannabis workers at the Curaleaf dispensary in Worth won their Union representation election and will join Local 881 of the United Food and Commercial Workers, the Union for Cannabis…

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The fight against extremism in Illinois

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The fight against extremism in Illinois
The fight against extremism in Illinois

The fight against extremism in Illinois Extremism is the real challenging facing America and Illinois. The fanatics on the Far Right and the Far Left are the real threat. The Far Left has the advantage now, though. But it’s important for voters to look towards the “center” and find the commonsense moderates. The mainstream news…

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Congress cares more about foreign interests than American interests

Posted on October 18, 2021October 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congress cares more about foreign interests than American interests
Congress cares more about foreign interests than American interests

Congress cares more about foreign interests than American interests When President Biden introduced an infrastructure bill to help the American people and a budget to keep government operating and underwrite social programs, Congress found itself divided, not just on the Republican-Democrat partisan divide but among Democrats, too. Far Left Democrats sought to use their muscle…

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Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador
Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador

Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador Wednesday, October 20, 2021, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will go before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for a confirmation hearing to become ambassador to Japan. Ironically, that’s exactly seven years to the day that Laquan McDonald was murdered. Last month, activist and media strategist Delmarie…

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Reps. Newman and Bonamici, Beyer and Garcia introduce Supporting Older Workers Act

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Reps. Newman and Bonamici, Beyer and Garcia introduce Supporting Older Workers Act
Reps. Newman and Bonamici, Beyer and Garcia introduce Supporting Older Workers Act

Reps. Newman and Bonamici, Beyer and Garcia introduce Supporting Older Workers Act Legislation to strengthen workforce development programs for older Americans by creating grant opportunities to hire older worker coordinators and establishing a new Older Workers Bureau at the Department of Labor  U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Don Beyer (D-VA-8) and Sylvia…

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Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles

Posted on October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles
Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles

Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles The Two Guys on Politics podcast this week featuring former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania includes a lengthy discussion about how religious freedom is under assault in America. Oct. 10, 2021. Season 1, Episode 6. The podcast,…

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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaims Sept 15 – Oct 151st Hispanic American Heritage Month

Posted on September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaims Sept 15 – Oct 151st Hispanic American Heritage Month
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaims Sept 15 – Oct 151st Hispanic American Heritage Month

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaims Sept 15 – Oct 151st Hispanic American Heritage Month County Executive David Crowley Proclaims Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Hispanic American Heritage Month in Milwaukee County September 15, marks the start of National Hispanic American Heritage Month and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaimed September 15 – October 15…

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Right from the Middle: The accomplishments of Ronald Reagan “the great communicator”

Posted on September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: The accomplishments of Ronald Reagan “the great communicator”
Right from the Middle: The accomplishments of Ronald Reagan “the great communicator”

Right from the Middle: The accomplishments of Ronald Reagan “the great communicator” Former Congressman Bill Lipinski looks back at the significance of former President Ronald Reagan, called the Great Communicator, and his achievements while in office domestically and internationally. Reagan’s ability to win support from both Republicans and centrist Democrats became the foundation of the…

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Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Posted on August 29, 2021September 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast
Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast The “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast to offer Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side with former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and syndicated columnist Ray Hanania. Listen to the first episode below Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania have partnered to offer a…

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Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back

Posted on August 21, 2021August 23, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back
Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back

Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back Right from the Middle: Former Congressman Bill Lipinski advocates Americans to reverse the nation’s downward trends that include a very significant decline in America’s religious beliefs and in attendance at religious services, decline in marriages, families, patriotic spirit and individual responsibility. He asks public to…

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Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans

Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans
Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans

Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans If you are looking for information on Arab Americans who served in the U.S. Military defending the United States of America during many of the past wars, the best place to go it to ArabWarVeterans.com. The website offers updates on information on Arab Americans who served in…

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COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence
COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence

COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence The Coronavirus COVID Pandemic has had a terrible impact on our society but one overlooked aspect has been the domestic tensions it has created among couples, families and married couples. Domestic violence has intensified according to court records By Jeffery M. Leving In the early days of the pandemic,…

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