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Looking to the Future<br />
In today’s restless political climate, it is all too<br />
easy to be swept away with righteous anger and<br />
indignation when others do not see things the<br />
same way that we do. We ask ourselves, “How can<br />
they think like that?” while shaking our heads (and<br />
even sometimes our fists). Dinner table conversation<br />
has become much more heated and families and/or<br />
relationships have been split apart by the topic.<br />
In Iraq, recent elections have fractured the<br />
community. Rallies, protests, and demonstrations<br />
have sprung up all over Baghdad demanding the<br />
dissolution of parliament. The followers of one<br />
leader, a cleric named Muqtada al-Sadr, have declared the<br />
most recent election corrupt. He won the largest share of<br />
seats in October but failed to form a majority<br />
government. Does any of this sound familiar?<br />
Our cover story tells the tale of an Iraqi<br />
man who followed all the rules and still ended<br />
up on the run, facing deportation to Iraq and<br />
separation from his family here in the U.S. It<br />
was first printed in The Delacorte Review, part<br />
of the Columbia Journalism School, and was<br />
sent to us by the publisher. Any opinions,<br />
comments, or letters in response to the article<br />
should be sent to edit@chaldeannews.com.<br />
September also brings us an article written by Weam<br />
Namou about the St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica in India.<br />
As you may know, St. Thomas is typically credited with the<br />
conversion of certain Mesopotamians to Christianity. His<br />
journey ended on the Indian subcontinent with his death by<br />
piercing with a lance. His bones are buried at the Basilica<br />
there, and it is considered a most holy place.<br />
In a continuation of our Iraqi photo essay, we focus the<br />
frame on Mar Matti, the monastery located in the mountains<br />
of northern Iraq and named for St. Matthew. Reportedly, the<br />
bones of the saint are buried there along with the remains of<br />
many other monks and priests.<br />
We profile a couple members of the community this<br />
month, including Vincent Sitto, who is running for a seat on<br />
SARAH KITTLE<br />
EDITOR<br />
IN CHIEF<br />
the Oakland County Commission. Like many who get<br />
into politics, Sitto is concerned for the future of his<br />
children. He won the primary unopposed but will<br />
have a tough race against incumbent Kristen Nelson<br />
in the November general election.<br />
Cal Abbo also interviewed and profiled Chris<br />
George, an entrepreneur who has made a name<br />
for himself with subscription services including<br />
“The Gentlemen’s Box.” Chris has gone on to become<br />
a branding expert and ultimately feels like<br />
he found his calling.<br />
You may recall an earlier story about Al Jamoua<br />
and his fight against Michigan Farm Bureau, a business he<br />
claims has discriminatory practices. Special writer Dawud<br />
In Iraq, recent elections have fractured the<br />
community. Rallies, protests, and demonstrations<br />
have sprung up all over Baghdad<br />
demanding the dissolution of parliament.<br />
Walid expounds on the issue in an opinion piece. Dawud is<br />
the executive director of the Michigan chapter of the Council<br />
on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI).<br />
We have many reasons to celebrate this month as well,<br />
with the rise of football star Dominic Gasso, the appointment<br />
of Rony Foumia, and the acknowledgement of Annette<br />
Tomina’s success with Aqua-Tots, a swim school franchise.<br />
As we head into the last quarter of <strong>2022</strong>, let’s look to the<br />
future for inspiration and to the past for guidance.<br />
Sarah Kittle<br />
Editor in Chief<br />
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