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Bernie Sanders at ISNA

The Progressive Wing Posted on September 1, 2019 by magsviewSeptember 1, 2019

Bernie Sanders talks tough in well-received address to US Muslims

On subjects such as Uighurs and the Saudi war in Yemen, presidential candidate makes an impression at the Islamic Society of North America convention

Senator Bernie Sanders, one of the leading candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, received a rousing welcome at a special event at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) convention, where he was given a standing ovation and made his presidential pitch to Muslims of America.

Organisers said some 6,000 people attended the event on Saturday evening, which also saw fellow Democrat candidate Julian Castro address the close-to-capacity crowd at the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

 

US Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders with Debbie Almontaser, founding principal of the Khalil Gibran International Academy, at the Islamic Society of North America’s Convention in Houston, Texas, on Saturday (Reuters)

 

Sanders and Castro were the only two Democratic candidates to accept ISNA’s invitation to attend the event for a community that has felt increasingly marginalised under the presidency of Donald Trump. Attendees made no bones as to who they had come to see.

“I feel strongly that the divisiveness and bigotry that Trump has introduced in the country can only be counteracted by a person like Bernie Sanders,” said Moosa Khan, who stood up to applaud the Vermont senator a number of times during his address.

 

“He made an effort to come here and talk and listen. He is showing his support for our community and he definitely has my vote.”

 

In contrast to Castro, Sanders’ address and policy talking points seemed to have been tailored to appeal to some of the pressing concerns of the American Muslim community.

 

Sanders also said that, as US president, he would hold China to account for its persecution of the Uighurs in Xinjiang province. He also described India’s unilateral decision in August to revoke the semi-autonomous status of Kashmir and impose a communication blockade and military siege on the valley as “unacceptable”.
He then chastised “political elites in both the Republican and Democratic parties” for pursuing “endless wars and interventions”.

Sanders said that, unlike Trump, who has “an affection for authoritarian regimes around the world,” he “would make democracy and human rights a priority for the United States of America”.

Posted in Bernie Sanders, Islamophobia, Policy

Connects the dots: Oklahoma City, Charleston, Quebec City, Pittsburgh, Christchurch.

The Progressive Wing Posted on March 18, 2019 by Subir GrewalMarch 19, 2019

On April 19, 1995, a man drove a truck full of explosives into Oklahoma City. He parked the truck at the Alfred F. Murrah Federal building. At 9:02am, the truck-bomb exploded. Among the 168 dead were 19 children, including 15 who had been in a day-care center housed in the building. The truck had been parked directly below the center. The attack was perpetrated by a domestic terrorist. I think most of us know that, but perhaps we don’t fully appreciate, just how domestic, just how American, this strain of terrorism was. And is. It was later revealed that the perpetrator was … Continue reading →

Posted in Islamophobia

11/6 Midterm Election Night & Open Thread

The Progressive Wing Posted on November 6, 2018 by BennyNovember 6, 2018

Birdies–

Tonight we find out how much of a check the American people want to have on our Executive Branch. Or put it another way, how many of the 1000 legislative seats will the Dems gain from the last 10 years of losses? Will voters feel comfortable with the economy and overlook Trump? Will Trump’s divisiveness prevail and turn out his base?

Will we see our first women Native American Congressional Reps? First AA governor of FL and first female gov of GA? How well will the OR candidates perform in this cycle?

Of course, we hope there are no machine irregularities, but it’s anticipated that some will occur. And election lawyers will be on hand just in case.

In the Senate, Democrats are defending 26 seats while Republicans are only defending nine.

(those are predictions if they are filled in with red or blue, gold signifies toss-up)

In the gubernatorial races, there are 33 races, in which Dems could possibly pick up 9 of them.



(those are predictions if they are filled in with red or blue, gold signifies toss-up)

First polls close at 6ET in Indiana, VT and KY. Most in the MSM are saying to watch the 6th district in KY, but the bellwethers will be in VA 4 GOP races and FL 4 GOP races when the polls close at 7 ET.

Larry Sabato of Crystal Ball expects Dem pick-ups in the gubernatorial races, including Kansas.

Big races:

TX Sen – Beto vs Cruz
NV Sen – Rosen vs Heller
FL Sen – Sick Rott vs Nelson
AZ Sen – McSally vs Sinema
CA Sen – DeLeon vs Feinstein
MO Sen – Hawley vs McCaskill
TN Sen – Breesan vs Blackburn
VT Sen – Sanders vs a pack of Indies (well, not a big race, but it is Bernie’s re-up)

FL Gov – DeSantis vs Gillum
GA Gov – Kemp vs Abrams
MD Gov – Jealous vs Hogan
WI Gov – Evers vs Walker
IL Gov – Pritzker vs Rauner
AZ Gov – Garcia vs Ducey
ID Gov – Jordan vs Little
MI Gov – Whitmer vs Schulette
IA Gov – Hubbell vs Reynolds

MN AG – Ellison vs Wardlow

Add the races you are keen about in the comments!

Posted in Andrew Gillum, Ben Jealous, Bernie Sanders, Beto O'Rourke, Candidates 2018, Deb Haaland, Democrats, DownBallotCandidates, Elizabeth Warren, grassroots, Indigenous/Native American, Islamophobia, John Fetterman, Justice Democrats, Keith Ellison, Liuba Grechen Shirley, Liz Watson, Our Revolution, Paulette Jordan, Randy Bryce, refugees, Sarah Smith, Taxes, The Economy, Tim Canova, Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. House, U.S. Senate | Tagged 2018 midterms, Tony Evers

Rashida Tlaib & Friday 8/10 Open Thread

The Progressive Wing Posted on August 10, 2018 by magsviewAugust 10, 2018

Good piece on Rashida Tlaib posted on The Guardian by Khaled Beydoun, a man with solid credentials (whom I follow on Twitter).

My friend Rashida: far more than the first Muslim American congresswoman

I walked into Rashida Tlaib’s election watch party shortly after midnight.

Rashida sounds like the sort of candidate we need to pull this country back from the brink.

Hip-hop, salsa, Detroit house and Arabic music thumped from the speakers. The cafe walls, where the party was being held, were adorned with the work of local artists. There were no suits or gowns, just the squeak of sneakers and blue campaign T-shirts filling the room. Tlaib’s party felt like a real party, where millennials of all races mingled naturally with middle-aged and elderly supporters that were celebrating as the results rolled in.

When I read about her primary win I was surprised that I’d never heard of her before. How did I miss her?

Her message was intersectional long before “intersectionality” was catapulted into the prevailing social justice lexicon. Fighting American Islamophobia was her mandate before the phenomenon became a catchy buzzword. She tenaciously challenged anti-black racism years before the Black Lives Matter movement mainstreamed it into popular consciousness. Rashida defiantly stepped up against the state, and land-seizing billionaires, to defend the rights of vulnerable elements in her community, south-west Detroit, which was predominantly Latinx.

“brilliantly diverse sea of people”

Twelve years later, this commitment to social justice and grassroots organizing is what fueled Rashida to knock down the ultimate door, and make history as America’s first Palestinian and Muslim congresswomen. And indeed, that was the very spirit represented by the brilliantly diverse sea of people that celebrated until Rashida was ready to declare victory, at 2.46am on Wednesday morning.

And she has such a positive message that resonates:

Flanked by her son, Adam, her younger brother Rachid, and her campaign staff, Rashida, in tears, shouted: “I love this campaign and what it represents. It inspired people around the country to know that you do not need to sell out, you do not need to change who you are, to run for office. Be who you are – it’s what our country needs right now.”

Khaled is doing his part on pushing back on the hate and the fear (two negative forces that so often seem bound together). That is also what this country “needs right now”.

Please share anything you’ve picked up on the beaches of our media below!

Posted in Activism, Black Lives Matter, Islamophobia, Open Thread, Womens Rights | Tagged grassroots organizing, hope, Islamophobia, Khaled Beydoun, Rashida Tlaib

Could the world’s largest democracies descend into sectarian violence?

The Progressive Wing Posted on August 18, 2017 by Subir GrewalAugust 18, 2017

Over a year ago, I wrote about how Trump reminds me of a politician I know from my youth, Bal Thackeray: Bal Thackeray adopted a hodge-podge of ideological positions. His party controlled trade unions while he openly admired strongmen and dictators (including Hitler). The one constant throughout his career was the use of ethnic and religious divisions. His real talent was tapping into economic discontent, frustration and anger at corruption. He rose to prominence by fomenting resentment towards “immigrants” from other states in India. Bombay had been a melting pot for decades, attracting people from all over India who spoke a … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Islamophobia | Tagged Bal Thackeray, Donald Trump, India, Narendra Modi, USA

We Are Not Numbers: Help Young Writers in Gaza

The Progressive Wing Posted on July 24, 2016 by Linda ThiemanJuly 24, 2016

  “We Are Not Numbers” is the proclamation of Palestinian youth from Gaza – desperate and proud at the same time. This project, which needs your help to both survive and grow, pairs developing writers from Gaza and the refugee camps of Lebanon with authors/mentors around the world to tell the human stories behind the numbers in the news. Two years ago, Israel launched “Operation Protective Edge,” killing more than 2,000, injuring more than 11,000 and leaving more than 100,000 homeless. This year, honor Gaza by lifting up their voices. The Forgotten Group Gaza as a place—1.8 million people—is neglected … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Gaza, Islamophobia, Israel-Palestine, Palestine | Tagged donate, Gaza, Gaza writers, Palestine, We Are Not Numbers, writers

What’s Going On OUTSIDE the DNC Convention in Philly-Event Schedule-LIVESTREAM UPDATE-TYT March for Bernie with DNC delegates

The Progressive Wing Posted on July 23, 2016 by grapevinesJuly 24, 2016

This is a long list folks…click on the events to go too an event’s homepage for more info: Events   OFFICIAL SCHEDULE speakers, rally / marches MAJOR EVENTS   NOTE:  The City of Philadelphia has informally told us that camping will be “tolerated” around the city, including in FDR Park at night.  Please fold/pack up your tents during the day – it will be crazy full with activities at FDR Park.   Bernie delgates – need help/donations. Donations – for Bernie DNC delegates     Philly.FYI had an amazing man donate large-scale stage/equipment. Come help organize this production. All day, Sat/Sun – FDR Park, Zone … Continue reading →

Posted in Action Alert!, Activism, Bernie Sanders, Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter, boycott Israel, Climate Change, Democratic Convention, Energy, grassroots, Islamophobia, Israel-Palestine, Jill Stein, News, Non-Profit Organizations, Open Thread, Palestine, The Movement, Uncategorized | Tagged #MarchontheDNC, #OurRevolution, #PhillyMarch, #SeeYouinPhilly, BernieSanders, Black Lives Matter, Climate Change, grassroots, Outside the DNC-Events, Palestine, PROTESTS IN PHILLY

Going to Philly? Stand with Arab Americans for Palestine

The Progressive Wing Posted on July 15, 2016 by Linda ThiemanJuly 15, 2016

DNC: Will you be in Philadelphia for the DNC? Fill out this form to let us know about your plans! (End the Occupation) Events: Sunday, July 24, 2016, 6 PM: AFSC Town Hall on Islamophobia Monday, July 25, 2016, 11 AM: US Campaign & AFSC, “Progressive for Palestine: Is the US Ready to Rethink Policy on Israel?” Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 2 PM: Jewish Voice for Peace, Boycotting for Justice: Building Progressive Grassroots Power Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 4 PM: Philly to Palestine Contingent at the DNC Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 9 PM: Arab American Institute, Arab American Block Party Wednesday, July 27, … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, BDS, Islamophobia, Israel-Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace, Palestine | Tagged #SeeYouinPhilly, DNC, End the Occupation, JVP, Palestine

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