More Than a Name: The Ancient History Behind Palestinian Cities
Photo by Berthold Werner, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.By: Luma Alaraje / Arab America Contributing WriterEach city worldwide holds a unique meaning in its name. For some, it reflects the climate or region; for others, it points to the city’s historical...
The Real Emergency Is Dirty Air and Higher Bills While Polluters Profit
The J.H. Campbell Generating Plant in West Olive, Michigan, a coal plant, was ordered to remain open past its scheduled closing by the Trump administration’s Department of Energy. (Photo by Goddom / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0)$295 million; 200,000 kids with...
Trump says US will stop giving Israel aid after year-end
US President Donald Trump points towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 29, 2025 [File: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters]US President Donald Trump says he made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister...
Our Peaceful Home wins Milwaukee’s Purple Ribbon Award
Photo by Cherrie Hanson The Muslim Women's Coalition family strengthening and domestic abuse prevention program, Our Peaceful Home," has been operating for eight years to aid some of the most isolated victims of domestic abuse, as well as educate youth to break the...
Istanbul to screen 20 climate documentaries ahead of COP31
A large COP31 sign is displayed outside the venue ahead of the U.N. climate change conference, Antalya, Türkiye. (AA Photo)Twenty documentaries exploring the global impact of the climate crisis will be screened in Istanbul ahead of the U.N. climate summit...
Dockworkers launch ‘largest coordinated mobilisation’ against arms shipments, Gaza war
Unions across 22 countries mobilise against weapons shipments and military supply chains supporting Israel, as Palestinians in Gaza show solidarity. [Getty]A global dockworkers’ strike involving 113 ports began on Friday in protest against military supply...
New halal charcuterie business caters to Milwaukee Muslims
Photos courtesy of Zatoon CharcuterieZatoon Charcuterie's halal meats and cheeses have become popular spreads in the Greater Milwaukee area.A rising demand for halal charcuterie quickly changed one Milwaukee woman’s life.Magida Jaber of Milwaukee, a busy young mother...
Muslim Americans: A Young, Growing Community Gaining Political Representation
Muslim Americans are winning a larger voice in public life, with Muslim leaders serving in Congress, in city halls and on school boards, and a wave of Muslim candidates on the ballot in this November’s midterm elections. A Young and Growing Muslim...
US midterm elections 2026 in maps and charts
On November 3, about 210 million registered voters will decide how much power Donald Trump has for the rest of his US presidency.Trump is not on the ballot, but control of the United States Congress is. Made up of the House of Representatives and the...
NAZA opens today in Milwaukee
NAZA is showing Oct. 23 - 29 at the Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee. Buy tickets here. Award-winning documentary NAZA is “an important watch for people who care about the world today, regardless of the political or religious spectrum you’re on,” said...
