Nick Meyer
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Tlaib speaks on Capitol Hill in favor of new bill against auto insurance discrimination
March 7th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Detroit native and Democratic U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib's bill HR 1756 would prohibit the three credit bureaus from providing consumer reports or consumer information “to any person for use in making any decision to underwrite or rate auto insurance.” On Wednesday, March 4, she spoke at a hearing of the U.S....
Super Tuesday: Michigan now a “must win” for Sanders campaign after stunning comeback by Biden
March 5th, 20200 WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden won 10 of 14 states up for grabs on Super Tuesday this week, surging to an overall delegate lead in the race for the Democratic nomination despite Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) earlier successes. Biden won Alabama, Arkansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma,...
County Executive Hackel announces creation of Macomb County Office of Public Defender
March 5th, 20200 MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel announced the creation of the new Macomb County Office of Public Defender on Wednesday, and introduced the Public Defender administrator, Thomas J. Tomko. “Tom will be the architect of the Macomb County Public Defender’s Office,” Hackel said. “He understands the...
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee President Samer Khalaf steps down, search for new leader underway
March 5th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee President Samer Khalaf announced that he will be transitioning out of his role in an email Wednesday. He thanked the organization, which was founded in 1980, and the community for their support during his time as president. “During my tenure as president, ADC has...
Local leaders meet with Sanders’ campaign staff, raise issues of importance to Arab American community
February 29th, 20200 DEARBORN — Local civic, Arab and Muslim American leaders gathered at The Arab American News office here on Wednesday, February 26, to discuss issues of importance to the community as part of a meeting that included Michael Fasullo, state coordinator for Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign team and Alia Phillips, the campaign's 2020 field...
Sellout crowd celebrates culture, heritage of all 22 Arab countries at Arab Xpressions event in Ann Arbor
February 29th, 20200 ANN ARBOR — Nearly 1,400 students, faculty and community members attended the 2020 edition of Arab Xpressions on Saturday, February 15, at the Power Center for the Performing Arts here, supporting the University of Michigan's annual showcase of Arabic culture. The event, organized by the Arab Student Association, featured a wide...
Former housekeeper sues Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife for abusive behavior
February 29th, 20200 TEL AVIV — A former housekeeper for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's official residence is suing his wife, Sara, for pain and suffering allegedly caused during her employment there, the housekeeper's attorney said on Thursday. The attorney, Opheer Shimson, said his client is demanding $190,000 in damages for abuse...
Michigan Secretary of State teams up with Meijer to offer self-service stations for vehicle plate renewals
February 26th, 20200 GRAND RAPIDS — The Michigan Secretary of State office is teaming up with Meijer to offer self-service stations for vehicle plate renewals at many stores, allowing customers to get their tabs in minutes while shopping and to skip a trip to often crowded SOS office branches. The announcement was made by Michigan Secretary of State...
Attorney General Nessel, health department issue warning to Michiganders regarding coronavirus scams
February 26th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) have issued a warning to Michigan residents regarding scams related to the coronavirus disease 2019. The scams include selling fake products, as well as fabricated emails, texts and social media posts used to steal money...
Sanders applauded for highlighting U.S. record of overthrowing governments at debate
February 26th, 20200 CHARLESTON, SC —Senator Bernie Sanders, the current Democratic front-runner for the presidential nomination, has not shied away from controversy in recent days despite his growing chances of securing the position. Sanders, already facing scrutiny for his decision not to attend the annual AIPAC conference this year, also faced a...
Muslim woman speaks out after alleged hate crime in Jackson
February 26th, 20202 JACKSON — A Muslim woman in Jackson was allegedly attacked because of her religion while walking her dog, according to a report from local station WILX-TV. The woman, Yasirah Nelson, was walking down North Street near Edgewood in her neighborhood when she heard what sounded like gunshots, and someone yelling anti-Muslim...
Bernie Sanders blasts AIPAC conference as a platform for “bigotry,” says he won’t attend
February 26th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic presidential front-runner Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) blasted the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on Sunday in a statement announcing his intention not to attend the organization's annual conference next month. According to Sanders' Twitter account, he said he will not attend the...
Sanders gains endorsement of top Muslim political group
February 24th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Emgage Political Action Committee (PAC), which calls itself the largest Muslim political action committee in the country, announced its endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders (I-VT) this past week, citing his “inclusive” campaign. “More than any other presidential candidate,...
Bloomberg, Sanders campaigns court Arab American voters as Michigan primary looms
February 21st, 20200 DEARBORN — Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg's campaign has been especially active in Michigan in recent weeks, as the former New York City mayor has been introducing himself to voters ahead of Michigan's March 10 primary election. Local Arab American leaders met with Bloomberg national campaign representative Fatima...
Former New York City Mayor Bloomberg enters the fray as Dems prepare for next campaign battle
February 21st, 20200 LAS VEGAS — Former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg officially entered the Democratic race on Wednesday here, as the top six candidates seeking to unseat president Trump spoke out on the issues during a debate. Bloomberg faced sharp criticism from his new rivals, including from former Vice President Joe Biden over his controversial......
University of Illinois student body passes BDS resolution against companies that do business with Israel
February 21st, 20201 CHAMPAIGN, IL — The student government at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) passed a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) resolution in the early morning hours on Thursday, February 13, calling for the university to divest from companies that do business with Israel. After more than six hours of debating, the...
Sanders secures narrow win in New Hampshire as Biden slides to fifth place finish
February 15th, 20200 MANCHESTER, NH —Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cemented his status as the front-runner for the party nomination with a narrow win over Pete Buttigieg in New Hampshire's presidential primary on Tuesday. Sanders, the progressive Independent senator from neighboring Vermont, finished first, with Buttigieg, the former......
Mike Bloomberg gains endorsement from Wayne County Exec. Warren Evans
February 15th, 20200 DETROIT — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced his endorsement for former New York City Mayor and billionaire businessman Mike Bloomberg in the 2020 presidential race, a report from the Detroit Free Press said. Evans, a former Detroit police chief and former Detroit mayoral candidate, has been in office since 2015. He made...
Henry Ford College President Russell A. Kavalhuna selected for Aspen New Presidents Fellowship
February 15th, 20200 DEARBORN — Russell A. Kavalhuna, president of Henry Ford College, is one of 25 community college presidents nationwide who've been invited to join the 2020-21 inaugural cohort of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship. The fellowship is a new initiative to support community college presidents in the early years of their tenure so they...
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum calls AIPAC a “hate group” after it describes her and Tlaib as worse than ISIS
February 15th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) has put out a statement referring to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) as a “hate group.” McCollum’s comments came just days after AIPAC removed and apologized for Facebook ads that targeted pro-Palestine lawmakers, implying that they were worse than the...
Dearborn Heights Police Officer Ayoub honored for saving life of toddler found face down in a pond
February 12th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights Police Officer Mehdi Ayoub was honored Feb. 6 for his heroic actions in helping to save the life of a toddler who nearly drowned on Sept. 7. Ayoub was formally thanked by Fire Chief Dave Brogan, who visited the police department to deliver a letter of recognition. In it, he praises Officer Ayoub......
Major League Baseball pulls advertising for Roger Waters’ concerts over support for BDS movement
February 11th, 20203 NEW YORK, NY — Major League Baseball will not schedule any more advertising on its various platforms for former Pink Floyd bassist and popular solo artist Roger Waters because of his ongoing support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, a report from Billboard said. The action came after a letter was sent on...
Restaurant chain sued in federal court for race and religious discrimination
February 8th, 20202 WESTLAND — The West Michigan based Anna's House restaurant chain is facing a federal lawsuit filed January 30 in U.S. District Court after an accusation that a worker was forced to remove her hijab, among other accusations. The lawsuit was announced the same day it was filed at a press conference by the Michigan chapter of the......
Local university paper editor offers tips for aspiring young journalists
February 8th, 20200 DEARBORN —The University of Michigan-Dearborn is ranked as one of the top 50 regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, and boasts more than 7,000 students on its 200-plus acre campus. With a full athletic schedule, robust student life and organizations, there's plenty for staff members of the school's...
Buttigieg narrowly wins Iowa caucuses, state party declares
February 7th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Late Thursday, Reuters reported that Pete Buttigieg narrowly won Iowa’s Democratic presidential caucuses, according to state party officials, after a long delay in releasing the results of the first contest in the race to pick a challenger to President Trump. Earlier Thursday, Democratic National Committee......
