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Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses

May 7, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses By William O. Lipinski Many people, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Liberals, and Conservatives ask me why the Democrats are facing potential heavy losses in the upcoming midterm elections. I believe the Democrats will lose the U.S. house, and very possibly the US Senate in November’s elections….

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, elections, Opinion

Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 Ray Hanania

Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) voted on Thursday to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, two landmark pieces of legislation to modernize and reform our immigration system and secure permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for…

Federal, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago named “most welcoming city” for immigrants

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago named “most welcoming city” for immigrants A study by the New American Economy, founded by corporate executives including Michael Bloomberg and Rupert Murdoch, shows that cities in the Midwest led in welcoming immigrants to their communities. The study focused on larger cities and Chicago was identified as the most welcoming. This year, according to…

Business, Chicago, General Topics, National, News

Lipinski pushes to add Poland to US Visa Waiver program

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski pushes to add Poland to US Visa Waiver program Lipinski Praises Step Forward Towards Admitting Poland to the Visa Waiver Program as Polish President Visits U.S. House to review Polish Visa Waicver legislation introduced by U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski. Chicago and its suburbs have one of the largest concentrations of Polish Americans Under current…

Chicago, Federal, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cab industry being decimated by Uber and Lyft

April 13, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cab industry being decimated by Uber and Lyft There is an increasing threat of violence taking place as independent Uber and Lyft drivers push the heavily regulated Taxi Cab industry out of the market. Uber and Lyft are more convenient and use cell phone apps, but is convenience a good alternative to safety? The Taxi…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Business, Commentary, Government, Opinion, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology, Transportation, Travel

Cicero Citizenship program helps 270 immigrants become citizens

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Citizenship program helps 270 immigrants become citizens Arcadio Delgado, The Town of Cicero Director of Citizenship, introduced some of the more than 270 immigrants who became citizens of the United States this year as a result of the Citizenship Committee’s work, guidance and education programs during the regular meeting of the Town of Cicero…

Editors Pick, Features, General Topics, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Arab Americans celebrate Thanksgiving

November 23, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Arab Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Remembering back to the 1960s when Arab Americans had hope for freedom and racism in America was focused elsewhere. Thanksgiving was a feast in Arab American homes in the 1960s and 1970s before politics, hatred, racism and Israeli violence created a refugee crisis By Ray Hanania Thanksgiving is a special holiday…

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Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

October 17, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony Prominent Michigan accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz told new U.S. citizens during a federal government swearing-in service held Friday morning in the City of Westland that American citizenship is an important key that can unlock their family dreams. The new citizens received their citizenship oath from…

“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl

October 13, 2017November 30, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl Tragic murder of S.C. girl by Obama DACA ‘dreamer’ changes debate over DACA Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in response to the tragic murder of Diana Martinez-Gonzalez by “Dreamer” Daniel De Jesus Rangel-Sherrer in South Carolina. “The sad truth is, many…

Crime, National

Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor

September 16, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 6 Comments

Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor Illinois gubernatorial candidate Christopher Kennedy told a gathering of influential Arab and Muslim community activists Saturday that he would defend their rights as Americans and respect their cultural and religious identities. Kennedy said when his family immigrated to America, they faced the same racism and discrimination now…

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