VA Democrats are accusing VA Delegate Sam Rasoul of antisemitism because he condemns Netanyahu and zionism.
So, I took his allegedly antisemitic quote and included it amongst 4 other quotes by Israeli and Jewish scholars about Netanyahu & Zionism & asked readers to pick out Sam's.
So far 83% picked incorrectly. This isnt about antisemitism. It's about Islamophobia & whitewashing genocide.
https://www.qasimrashid.com/p/why-so-few-politicians-are-speaking
This week Netanyahu and the Israeli legislature announced a full ground invasion of Gaza. Only a handful of politicians have had the courage to speak up and condemn this genocide.
Meanwhile, as elected leaders like VA Delegate Sam Rasoul do speak up, they face relentless attacks—not just from Republicans—but from fellow Democrats. Why are we tolerating this horrid bigotry & hypocrisy?
Let’s Address This.
https://www.qasimrashid.com/p/why-so-few-politicians-are-speaking
As an immigrant & naturalized US Citizen, I am pained to see fellow immigrants buy MAGA talking points to demonize new immigrants still navigating through the maelstrom that is our immigration process.
Y'all need to understand, proximity to white supremacy is not protection from white supremacy. I urge you to have compassion over condemnation, because I promise you—they will come for you next.
On this week’s recap—Texas Democrats show what real fighters look like, a guest post by a Jewish-American writer, elevating the fight for climate justice, a video debate with a former Republican on Israel and Palestine, and corporate media capitulates to fascism (again).
Get the full week’s Let’s Address This recap in one spot here:
https://www.qasimrashid.com/p/critical-recap-lets-address-this-952
Public Broadcasting is dead, "Bias Monitors" are alive, and we're one step closer to state media -- but we are not helpless.
As corporate media capitulate to Trump, we need to take these steps to organize and protect factual reporting:
https://www.qasimrashid.com/p/sesame-street-state-media-and-the
It was bad enough that establishment Democrats were refusing to endorse the Democratic nominee for NYC Mayor.
Today drops the news that Donald Trump has been directly coordinating with Andrew Cuomo to help him win the election, and Cuomo has been taking his calls and advice.
At this point, anything short of a loud, immediate, and full fledged endorsement of Zohran Mamdani is an admission by establishment Democrats that they prefer Trump's candidate over the people's nominated candidate.
Sharing this with permission. This is what the vast VAST majority of comments from Jewish readers look like. Thoughtful, compassionate, and with conviction for justice and against the genocide of Palestinians.
Do not let bad actors cloud the public discourse. The world is united—Jews, Muslims, Christians, believers, non-believers—to end this genocide.
Continue to raise your voice. And if you want to support my human rights advocacy, I welcome your partnership at https://www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe
Article 1, Section 9 and 10 have been removed from the official government website on the US Constitution. This better be some kind of joke.
Among numerous points:
•Section 9 forbids suspending The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus
•Section 10 forbids ex post facto laws
Removing these two would absolutely mean full blown dictatorship. Genuinely hoping this is some sort of prank or joke, but you never know with this fascist regime.
I am deeply grateful for the ongoing and gracious notes, DMs, and emails I receive from Jewish readers expressing gratitude for elevating the injustices imposed upon Gaza, for condemning the Israeli government's genocide on Palestinians, & for demanding accountability of complicit politicians in the United States.
This is not a Jewish vs Muslim battle. This is a humanity vs injustice battle, with Muslims, Jews, Christians, & nonbelievers on one side—and corrupt unjust politicians on the other.
New Yorkers—as you watch the horrific images of kids starving to death in Gaza, remember 3 things:
1. Netanyahu is enabling this starvation, can stop it, & won’t
2. Cuomo has voluntarily joined Netanyahu’s legal team to defend his war crimes
3. Mamdani says he’ll arrest Netanyahu if he visits NYC
It couldn’t be more clear why you should vote Mamdani over Cuomo, again.
Qasim Rashid, Esq.