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Jason Alexander says he feared visiting Palestine as a Jew until 10 Palestinians protected him during an Israeli army raid in Ramallah
“How much of a risk would I be taking as an American Jew walking into Palestinian cities? And Mohammed said, ‘The greatest dishonor that could happen to a religious Muslim is to allow harm to come to an invited guest’”
“And he said, ‘Jason, if they had to, they’ll take a bullet for you.’ And what was so interesting about that trip is, we were having lunch in Ramallah with a bunch of actors and artists at a sort of outdoor restaurant”
“And the Israeli army was conducting a raid on a bank that they thought had terrorist ties a couple blocks away. And they must have, to announce themselves, just shot into the air. And I remember 10 of those guys at the table surrounding me. And I went, ‘Oh my God, he wasn’t kidding. They’re not going to let me get hurt’”
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Possibly the best 17 minute post I’ve ever seen. Robert Arnold talking about Ms Rachel and Palestine.
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ANCA endorses @abdulelsayed for U.S. Senate.
Michigan’s historic Armenian-American community — one of the nation’s oldest and largest — needs a champion as Sen. Gary Peters retires.
El-Sayed, a Dearborn native who has engaged directly with ANCA and Michigan Armenians, pledged to defend Armenian dignity, security, and self-determination.
“The Trump administration’s blank check for military aid to Azerbaijan in the face of ongoing atrocities is a blatant violation of international law. As Michigan’s next Senator, I will stand up for the peace, dignity, security, and self-determination of the Armenian people.”
This seat will determine whether Michigan Armenians keep a voice of that caliber in the Senate.
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Un amigo de 42 años volvió a vivir con su madre hace unos meses. En una cena salió el tema y uno soltó riéndose: “Anda que no, a los 42 otra vez en casa de mamá. Así cualquiera ahorra”. Mi amigo sonrió. Podía haberlo dejado ahí. Pero respondió...
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The Detroit Free Press - Michigan’s largest newspaper - endorses @AbdulElSayed. Instead of drawing conclusions about AES through the national media lens, read this deep and thoughtful perspective on AES
@freep
Opinion: Abdul El-Sayed or Mike Rogers? Freep's pick in U.S. Senate race | Endorsement freep.com/story/opinion/edit…
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The Detroit Free Press, Michigan's largest newspaper, just endorsed @AbdulElSayed.
Read what they had to say: "His message to voters – the status quo can change and government can work for us – is imbued with an optimism often absent from this era of American politics."
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We are living in the stupidest timeline.
"Sharia Law" is a legal system.
In the US, we use the "Common Law" legal system.
You do not need to 'ban' Sharia law, because it literally isn't used here.
This conspiracy stems from social media reports of local 'Sharia Courts' which are actually "Sharia Councils"
Those are not legally binding courts. They are community arbitration put on by community and faith leaders.
The same as if you went to a Pastor or Rabbi to settle a dispute between you and a neighbor.
They are voluntary.
They have no legal authority.
They must follow state and federal law.
They cannot hand out punitive punishments.
They have less authority than the arbitration powers of Judge Judy.
But give an uneducated crowd down on their luck, a boogeyman that they don't understand, and you'll get a standing ovation.
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Mike Rogers has made 9/11 an attack line against Abdul El-Sayed. But when Congress moved to provide health care for responders sickened by the attacks, Rogers voted no. Twice. metrotimes.com/news/before-m…
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Ben Affleck has paid tribute to his late mother, Chris Affleck, revealing that support for the Palestinian people was “the central cause of her life.”
The Oscar-winning actor shared the tribute alongside Palestinian writer and Pulitzer Prize winner Mosab Abu Toha, who remembered Chris as a dear friend, a steadfast advocate for Palestine, and a motherly figure to his family during their years together in Massachusetts.
A teacher and lifelong campaigner for social justice, Chris became actively involved with the Alliance for Water Justice in Palestine after visiting the occupied Palestinian territories in 2009.
She remained an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights, calling on US politicians to back a ceasefire in Gaza and to uphold Palestinian human rights until her death in June, aged 83.
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Zohran Mamdani is on Fire 🔥
🇺🇸 He said: I’m not here for a back and forth with Netanyahu. My criticisms are about his actions, not personal. They’re facts.
As mayor of New York, my job is to serve every single New Yorker. That doesn’t depend on who agrees with me." 👏🔥
Only American leader with Spine 🔥
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Today I learned rabbits can swim. Even better: their ears fold back into swim mode. I feel this information deserved to be shared
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The Spanish footballer Cucurella: “I have a son with autism. I wish I had no money at all if it meant my son could be healthy.
I keep my hair long because he loves it, and if he ever forgets me one day, I hope he’ll still recognize me by my hair.” nitter.cf/Fabrizo_km/status/2079…
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İran Dışişleri Bakanı Abbas Arakçi:
“Mısır, Süveyş Kanalı'ndan her geçiş için 200.000 ile 700.000 dolar arasında ücret alıyor; büyük konteyner gemileri veya tankerler için bu rakam 1 milyon doları aşabiliyor.
Türkiye, İstanbul Boğazı için geçiş ücreti alıyor.
Kanada, St. Lawrence Deniz Yolu için ücret alıyor.
Panama, her geçişten 100.000 ile 450.000 dolar arası ücret tahsil ediyor; büyük Neopanamax gemilerinin Panama Kanalı'ndan geçiş maliyeti 500.000 doları buluyor.
Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, St. Lawrence Deniz Yolu için ücret alıyor.
İran ise onlarca yıldır Hürmüz Boğazı için ücret almayı reddetti. Geçişleri ücretsiz hale getirdi! Maruz kaldığı tüm karalamalara, yaptırımlara ve izolasyona rağmen bunu yaptı. Ve hâlâ buradaki "kötü adamın" İran olduğuna inanmamı mı bekliyorsunuz?”
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Insanity
🇺🇸 The House has passed the $1.1 trillion National Defense Authorization Act 216–212, with six Democrats voting yes and seven Republicans voting no. It incudes section 219 which integrates U.S. military intelligence and the defense industrial base with Israel.
The bill makes US military support for Israel easier and more institutionalized. It creates a Pentagon official tasked with accelerating U.S.-Israel military technology cooperation, including joint R&D, testing, co-production, data sharing, and moving jointly developed technology into procurement.
Separately, it extends through 2029 an existing authority allowing the U.S. to transfer weapons already stored in its War Reserve Stockpile in Israel. That authority can permit transfers without Congress voting on each shipment, with Congress only receiving notification under the underlying law.
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My take: Hands off Pope Leo, Agent Smith.
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Israel killed 4,300 Lebanese & laid waste to much of south Lebanon, demolishing 81 villages. It’s an insult for the US to get the Lebanese to sign an agreement w/ Israel that ignores Lebanese loss & pain & threatens Lebanon’s unity. Why must everything be on Israel’s terms?
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Israel’s land-grab in Lebanon. 81 towns demolished & now evacuation of major cities: Tyre & Nabatieh. 3,200 Lebanese dead, over 1,000,000 displaced.
Why is the world silent? Don’t Lebanese lives matter? Why can Israel act w/impunity?
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