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Bernie Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy Tour Announces New Stops in Western U.S. 

Posted on April 4, 2025April 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bernie Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy Tour Announces New Stops in Western U.S. 
Bernie Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy Tour Announces New Stops in Western U.S. 

Bernie Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy Tour Announces New Stops in Western U.S.  Neil Young, Maggie Rogers, and Joan Baez to Headline Los Angeles Rally Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today announced new stops on the fourth swing of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, which kicks off next weekend. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) will join the senator for all…

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Illinois has the third most trash in landfills per capita in America

Posted on March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois has the third most trash in landfills per capita in America
Illinois has the third most trash in landfills per capita in America

Illinois has the third most trash in landfills per capita in America Michigan has the most waste in landfills per capita in America, with 68.3 tons of waste in landfills per capita. Indiana is second, with 60.4 tons of waste in landfills per capita, and Illinois is third, with 56.6 tons of waste in landfills…

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Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House

Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House
Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House

Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House The consumer protection bill would create safety standards that prevent accidental ingestion of button batteries by children ages six and younger. Bipartisan legislation co-led by Reps. Robin Kelly (D-IL), Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) to protect children from ingesting button cell…

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One of America’ oldest WWII veterans turns 102

Posted on February 10, 2021February 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on One of America’ oldest WWII veterans turns 102
One of America’ oldest WWII veterans turns 102

One of America’ oldest WWII veterans turns 102 One of America’s Oldest WWII Veterans, Sidney Walton, Turning 102, to be Honored in Miami Beach! Pit Crew to Update Sidney’s “National No Regrets Tour” Vehicle Wrap from “101” to “102.”  Live! Starlite Hotel, 750 Ocean Dr, 8:00 am, Thurs, Feb 11.  Invited guests include Mayor Dan Gelber of Miami Beach Sidney Walton, 101,…

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California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio

Posted on October 20, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio
California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio

California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio The Ray Hanania Show on WNZK AM 690 Radio on the US Arab Radio Network and simulcast live on the Arab News Newspaper Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews will feature two guests who Will examine the role of Arab American voters in the President Battle…

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Podcast: Overcoming the challenges facing Arab Americans

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Podcast: Overcoming the challenges facing Arab Americans
Podcast: Overcoming the challenges facing Arab Americans

Podcast: Overcoming the challenges facing Arab Americans The Problem with the Arab American Community: Award winning journalist and communicator Ray Hanania talks about how the Arab American community can overcome the self-imposed failings to become successful. Many Arab Americans live here physically but are “mentally” still back home Podcast, July 21, 2020, Volume III, Episode. 11 Ray…

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Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines

Posted on December 11, 2019February 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines
Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines

Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines Press release: Alorica to Close Green Bay Call Center and Lay Off 143 Wisconsin Workers After Announcing 9,000 New Hires in the Philippines. Call center layoffs of American workers replaced by foreign hires Washington, D.C. – Customer service outsourcing vendor Alorica announced this week…

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Wallet Hub releases list of safest largest cities in America

Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wallet Hub releases list of safest largest cities in America
Wallet Hub releases list of safest largest cities in America

Wallet Hub releases list of safest largest cities in America Illinois cities and suburbs barely make this year’s list, but among the safest are Aurora at 13 and Chicago at 133. The Wallet Hub study compares the largest cities in each state based on a range of criteria including number of law enforcement, assaults, hate…

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