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More than an American Express card, presenting an American passport to an immigration official overseas almost always results in a gracious welcome. Besides recognized mutual diplomatic protocols that require countries to treat visitors
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By: Dr. Aref Assaf
The Palestinians should totally scrap the idea of a two-state solution. Even their UN bid for a non-member status, which understandably is a tactical, not strategic objective, should be withdrawn. A majority Palestinian
A New Jersey bill to oversee out-of-state spying
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
By all measures, the decision made in May 2012, by NJ Attorney General, which concluded the massive multiyear spying by the NYPD on American Muslims did not violate any state laws, was a … Read More
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Baseless charges have no place in a political campaign. Neither do pretentious impressions. Shmuley Boteach, Republican candidate for District 9 in New Jersey, is guilty on both counts. His much-touted unrequited love of
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AAF Writes to Congressman Smith: Treatment of American Citizens by Israel
September 14, 2012
Congressman Chris Smith
Washington DC Office
2373 Rayburn H.O.B.
Washington, D.C. 20515
Via fax: 202-225-7768
Via email: caitlin.ross@mail.house.gov
Dear Congressman Smith:
I write today in support of H.R. 6292, “Justice for Imprisoned Americans Overseas Act” or “Jacob’s … Read More