Nation Oct 06 How American views on Israel and antisemitism have changed since Oct. 7 By Maya Sweedler, Associated Press
Politics Nov 21 In Dearborn, Arab and Muslim Americans share their hopes and fears for a new president As leaders reflect on the election outcome and what happens next, we asked Muslim and Arab American voters about how they felt after the election. By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang
Politics Nov 18 Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump say they are concerned about his picks for key positions Some Arab Americans are expressing concern over Donald Trump's picks for key positions in his next administration. By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Nov 09 Watch 6:11 How anger over the war in Gaza may have shaped some voters’ choices in the election Many of Vice President Kamala Harris’ rallies in the closing days of the campaign were interrupted by people angry about the mounting death toll in Gaza and Lebanon and the Biden administration’s support for Israel. That anger may have been… By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara
Politics Nov 05 Michigan Muslim leaders are split on presidential endorsements More than 310,000 people of Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) ancestry call Michigan home, according to 2020 census data, and there are more than 200,000 Muslim American voters in the state, according to Emgage, including many Asian, Arab, and… By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang
Nov 05 Split on who to support, Muslim and Arab American leaders give a range of endorsements — or none at all By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang For many Muslim and Arab Americans, Israel’s wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and the wider Middle East are personal, and so is this election. Continue reading
Nov 01 WATCH: Trump speaks at campaign rally in Warren, Michigan By Associated Press Nearly half of the 110,000 residents of Dearborn, Michigan, are Arab American, and the city has become the centerpoint of Democratic dissent over the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 6:47 Dearborn mayor: ‘The door is cracked open’ for Harris to address frustrations over Gaza By Amna Nawaz, Shrai Popat When President Biden was the Democratic candidate, he faced intense scrutiny from many Muslim and Arab Americans over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. The city of Dearborn, Michigan, is home to one of the largest populations of Muslim Americans. Continue watching
Jul 29 Harris pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadership as many have split from Biden By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Some Arab American leaders in Michigan are expressing cautious optimism about Vice President Harris' campaign after months of outrage over President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Jul 26 Across Michigan, these groups are trying to fight misinformation and energize voters By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang As November’s election nears, nonpartisan community organizations in the swing state of Michigan are ramping up efforts to inform and educate people about their voting rights, how to vote and the importance of voting. Continue reading