Category: Politics

Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong?

January 6, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong? This Episode of “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast looks at the one year anniversary of the violence that took place on Jan 6, 2021 and addresses questions including, “Was it an ‘insurrection’ or a Constitutionally protected protest that turned violent?” Published…

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Right from the Middle: Elementary School essay contest on America’s Greatest President now open

January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Elementary School essay contest on America’s Greatest President now open Former Congressman Bill Lipinski sponsors a regular writing contest on American Patriotism for young elementary school students in 6th 7th and 8th Grade. Anyone from any school can enter and the winning essays and schools with the most entries can win…

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Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access

January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 Guest Columnist No Comments

Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access Former five-term Congressman Erik Paulsen exposes short-cuts in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” package that on the surface appear to lower drug costs — but really only work to lower prices by significantly reducing the number of drugs available to Medicare recipients. The…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Federal, Government, Health, National, Opinion, Politics, Seniors, Taxes

Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits

January 1, 2022January 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits Seniors have been dragged into a polarized national debate over who is better, Trump, Biden, Obama, Bush or Clinton. But when it comes to Senior needs, data shows none have really done much to help us. Seniors need to change the focus of the…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Government, Health, National, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Taxes

Japan should reject Rahm Emanuel appointment as US Ambassador

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Japan should reject Rahm Emanuel appointment as US Ambassador The appointment of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan is a slap in the face of Arab and Muslim Americans by the administration of President Joe Biden. Japan should reject Emanuel’s appointment if they care about human and civil rights, but…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast adds Facebook and Twitter accounts

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics podcast adds Facebook and Twitter accounts The Town Guys on Politics podcast, which features commentary from former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania now has a Facebook and Twitter account. Lipinski and Hanania co-host the podcast discussion each week on local, regional and national politics and…

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Lightford should repeal HB3653 which advocates for criminals

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Lightford should repeal HB3653 which advocates for criminals Illinois Senator Kimberly Lightford should repeal HB3653 which reinforces rights for criminals and those accused of crimes, and she should retract her previous calls for “defund police” after she and her husband became victims of a serious crime. The atmosphere created by HB3653 and the “defund police”…

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, Crime, Government, Law, Opinion, Police, Politics, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland

Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx

December 22, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx Kim Foxx was denounced as a liar who misled the public in her mishandling of the arrest and release of Jussie Smollett, who was finally convicted on five charges of lying to Chicago Police about being the victim of a racist, homophobic assault by two individuals…

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Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received an endorsement from Iron Workers Local 1 on Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021. “Congresswoman Marie Newman is delivering for iron workers in Chicago and Cook County. She helped pass a historic bipartisan infrastructure package that…

Chicago, Cook County, DuPage, elections, Federal, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ Democratic Congresswoman Marie Newman receives another major endorsement from the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ (NCFO) in her bid for re-election in the new 6th Congressional District in the Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022 Congresswoman Marie Newman…

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Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty Republican candidate for the 6th Congressional District Rob Cruz is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent government from mandating COVID vaccinations. He criticized the Cincinnati 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals for removing a court-ordered “stay” on President Joe Biden’s nationwide mandate for companies with 100…

Chicago, Cook County, DuPage, elections, Federal, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Senator Manchin rejects Build Back Better because of $4.5 trillion cost

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Manchin rejects Build Back Better because of massive $4.5 trillion cost The mainstream American news media is tearing into West Virginian Senator Joe Manchin for voting against President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan for America, and ignoring his contentions that the plan adds more than $4.5 trillion more onto the nation’s $29 trillion…

Federal, Government, National, News, Politics, Taxes

Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses

December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses Chicago Alderman Gilbert Villegas has proposed a City Council investigation into how a Chicago Building Department Task FOrce has been harassing and inspecting small businesses in the inner city of Chicago that apparently has targeted business owners of color, including enforcing Mayor Lori…

Chicago, Government, News, Politics, Racism

Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsement from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday Dec. 16, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division IBT (BMWED-IBT)….

Chicago, Cook County, elections, Federal, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision In response to the FDIC Board of Director’s decision to review the agencies bank merger review practices and Chair Jelena McWilliams’ refusal to recognize the vote, Representatives Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), Alexandria…

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Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP The Chicago Republican Organization blasted the leftwing extremist group Change.org accusing it of playing politics with information nd distorting truth. In the latest example of totalitarian suppression of free speech by Big Tech in our society, Change.org has removed from its site a petition sponsored by the…

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America sending out wrong messages locally and internationally

December 13, 2021December 22, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

America sending out wrong messages locally and internationally The entire embarrassing scandal over how Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and ABC’s Good Morning America host Robin Roberts hustled public opinion in favor of racist hoaxster Jussie Smollett has sent out a clear message that justice is not as important…

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American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award

December 11, 2021December 12, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award The American Arab Chamber of Commerce gave its prestigious annual “Action” Award to three elected officials who went out of their way to defend the rights of Arabs and Muslims in Chicago and Cook County. More than 200 Arab and Muslim community…

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