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About

I have been covering Chicagoland politics for more than 45 years. I strive to preserve a reputation for honesty, fairness and truth, even when the truth hurts. I criticize all and have no sacred cows, including in my own Arab American community. I tell it like it is. I am especially focused on Chicagoland suburban politics, which doesn’t get the media attention it deserves or needs to help keep our elected officials honest public servants.

My columns on mainstream American politics, suburban, local and national appear in the Southwest News Newspaper chain including the Des Plaines Valley News, The Regional News Newspaper and the Southwest News-Herald, and occasionally in the Messenger Press. Visit SuburbanChicagoland.com.

I co-host a weekly podcast with former Congressman Bill Lipinski and we explore national political trends and issues. The podcasts are posted on Spotify (for audio) and Youtube (for audio and video). Visit TwoGuysOnPolitics.com. My personal podcast is at Ray Hanania on Politics.

My columns and writing on Middle East political issues and my Arab American radio show are published in the leading English language newspaper of the Middle East, Arab News. Visit ArabNews.com and also at TheArabDailyNews.com.

My website hub for all my writings, including my standup comedy and public appearances is www.TheDailyHookah.com where you can find info on my background and links to my columns, radio shows and podcasts.

I write 4 to 5 columns each week — several require PAID subscriptions, but several are FREE. All podcasts are FREE.

Thank you for supporting my writing endeavor.