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John James doubles down on Ashura remarks, vows to label CAIR a terrorist organization if elected governor
Rather than retreating from his controversial remarks about Dearborn's Ashura procession, U.S. Rep. John James, a Republican candidate for governor, has escalated his confrontation with the state's Muslim American community, pledging to designate...
Community
Profile: Former U.S. Navy serviceman Ameer Ali Haidara launches aviation career as certified flight instructor
DEARBORN — After years of military service, aviation training and academic study, Yemeni American Ameer Ali Haidara has taken another major step toward his lifelong dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot. A 2026 graduate of the California...
Opinions
Israel debated: Why Palestine is rewriting the rules of domestic U.S. politics
A major showdown on the House floor seemed imminent. An amendment, advanced by the Rules Committee, was poised to force a rare and telling record vote on stripping Israel of $3.3 billion in annual U.S. military aid. Brought forward by Republican...
In Our Opinion
John James’ comparison of Dearborn’s Muslims to “Iraqi extremists” is a political disgrace
U.S. Rep. John James' recent remarks on the conservative television network Newsmax were not merely an unfortunate slip of the tongue that can be brushed aside with a routine apology. They amount to a full-fledged political disgrace and reveal a...
Elections
AAPAC backs two judicial candidates in the August primary election
Nonpartisan judicial races AAPAC also announced its endorsement of two candidates in separate judicial races that will be decided during the August primary election. Nicole Huddleston Oakland County Family Court – Division 6 AAPAC...
Elections
AAPAC endorses Wayne County transportation and Dearborn Public Library proposals in the August primary election
The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has endorsed two tax proposals on the August 4 primary election ballot, supporting funding for Dearborn's library millage renewal and the Wayne County transportation millage. Wayne County...
Elections
AAPAC endorses Alabas Farhat, Gary Schlack in State House races
The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has announced an extensive slate of endorsements for the Aug. 4 Democratic primary election, backing candidates for the state legislature, local judicial offices and ballot proposals that the...
Elections
AAPAC announces endorsements in competitive State Senate races
The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has announced an extensive slate of endorsements for the Aug. 4 Democratic primary election, backing candidates for the state legislature, local judicial offices and ballot proposals that the...
U.S.A
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in major defeat for the Trump administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark victory for constitutional protections on June 30, rejecting President Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship through executive action and reaffirming that the right is...
Community
Oakland County prosecutor charges man in threats against Madison Heights Islamic center
MADISON HEIGHTS — On Thursday, Oakland County prosecutors charged a homeless man accused of making death threats against leaders and worshipers at the American Islamic Community Center (AICC) in Madison Heights after allegedly leaving two...
Lebanon
189 members of Congress follow Tlaib’s lead to block unauthorized U.S. military involvement in Lebanon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) that sought to limit President Trump's authority to involve American forces in military hostilities in Lebanon...
Local
Friends of the Rouge recognizes Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud with top environmental award
DEARBORN — Dearborn Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud has been honored by the Friends of the Rouge (FOTR) with its Best Friend of the Rouge Award, recognizing his leadership in advancing environmental sustainability and protecting the Rouge River through...
Education
SEMCOG awards Dearborn Heights $700,000 to improve school crossings
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city has secured $700,000 in federal transportation funding to improve pedestrian safety around schools, allowing the city to install new raised intersections, enhanced crosswalks and flashing pedestrian beacons at dozens of...
Opinions
Israel Is out of control: Will Trump rein them in?
In today’s Middle East, it’s important to recognize that Israel is completely out of control, and no one has the will to rein them in. This should have been understood back in July 2024, in the waning days of the Biden administration, when...
Opinions
Treason in the age of kleptocracy
A single social media post, amplified by the world's richest man, can in a matter of hours transform a dedicated public servant into a traitor in the court of public opinion, without a single shred of evidence to support the accusation. The recent...
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The illusions of Western virtue: Ursula von der Leyen and Europe’s moral bankruptcy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has every right to condition European relations with any other country or bloc on respect for human rights. That, of course, would hold true if she genuinely cared about such values herself. In...
Art & Culture
A garden of resilience
Death, destruction, loss and grief in Lebanon The neighborhood bully is at it again. He tore up our garden— recently replanted, tender and bursting with color Why would he rip the deep roots of my sturdy Poppy? It brightened our...
Opinions
Monsters playing victims: Danny Danon’s twisted war on the truth
Whether Israelis will ever comprehend the irreparable damage inflicted upon their country’s reputation by their U.N. ambassador, Danny Danon, is a moot point. The damage Israel has done to itself through its barbaric practices in occupied...
Community
Blue Hands United offering GPS tracking for vulnerable individuals
DEARBORN — The Dearborn based non-profit organization, Blue Hands United for Autism, is offering GPS tracking devices free of charge for individuals who are considered to be a part of the vulnerable population. The program called...
Education
Dearborn voters to decide on historic $1.51 billion school bond proposal in November
DEARBORN — Dearborn voters will face one of the most significant education decisions in the city's history this fall after the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education approved placing a $1.51 billion bond proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot. If...
Immigration
U.S. Supreme Court ruling may affect green card holders with pending criminal cases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling is drawing widespread attention among immigrant communities after expanding the federal government's authority to scrutinize some lawful permanent residents returning to the United States from...
Lebanon
U.S., Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement as Hezbollah rejects direct talks and demands unconditional Israeli withdrawal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States, Israel and Lebanon announced Friday that they have signed a framework agreement aimed at ending months of fighting along the Israeli-Lebanese border, marking what officials described as the first step toward a...
Elections
AAPAC announces endorsements ahead of Michigan’s August primary election
DEARBORN — As absentee voting begins on June 25, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has released its list of endorsed candidates for Michigan's Aug. 4 primary election, urging Arab American voters throughout Metro Detroit and...
Local
Dearborn announces zero-tolerance fireworks enforcement, juvenile curfew ahead of the July 4 holiday
DEARBORN — As Independence Day approaches, the city and the Dearborn Police Department have announced enhanced public safety measures, including a zero-tolerance policy for the illegal or reckless use of fireworks, increased police patrols...
Lebanon
The Hezbollah excuse: Why Lebanon really collapsed
Every time I listen to some Lebanese news programs, political commentators or popular podcasts, I keep hearing the same explanation repeated like a broken record: that Hezbollah's arms are what keeps Lebanon backward, paralyzed and economically...
Immigration
Supreme Court clears way for Trump to end TPS protections for Haitians and Syrians
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for...
Education