Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
@AbdulElSayed
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Public servant running for U.S. Senate because it shouldn't be THIS hard to get by. Michigan born and raised. Girl Dad. Doctor.
Joined April 2009
I'm running for U.S. Senate. Because in the state that built the American Dream, it shouldn't be this hard to get by. Join me:
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Attacking civilians is vile. I condemn it. Full stop. But ALL civilians, right? . The Israeli military is about to unleash on innocent civilians in Gaza--as it has over & again. If you *really* condemn attacks on civilians, don't go silent when they are Palestinian civilians.
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Early primary returns from Washtenaw County--think Ann Arbor--showing 24% voting #uncommitted. This isn't just Arab-Americans folks. This is progressives, young folks, pro-peace folks. Don't underestimate the power of moral clarity.
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WTF is this @nytimes? “Dense Gaza Area” doesn’t even sound like English. Call it what it is: They BOMBED A REFUGEE CAMP. Palestinians are dehumanized even in death—their suffering sanded down by words intended to obfuscate the atrocities committed against them. Shameful.
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We’re still doing this in 2023 @billmaher @HBO?. Obviously it’s racist & misogynistic AF (imagine he did this with Hasidic garb?). But it also screams “I have zero talent & all my material’s 2 decades old.” . Sad to watch his continued decline play out on national TV.
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Shocking & terrible. Sam was my classmate in high school. Her kindness, generosity, & hope were infectious. Truly a loss to all of our communities. May her memory be a blessing.
I am shocked, saddened and horrified to learn of Sam’s brutal murder. Sam was as kind a person as I’ve ever known. She was driven by her sincere love of her community, state and country. Sam truly used her faith and activism to create a better place for everyone.
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Ask yourself how any of this is justified. Ask yourself why we continue, as a country, to fail these kids?
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.@AdyBarkan was a brother in the fight for a more just, equitable, & righteous America--one where every single one of us has healthcare. He lost his battle with ALS today at 39. But because of *how* he lived, we will one day win the war for a just healthcare system. 1/
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I have been diamond or platinum w/ @Delta for years now. And I am disgusted & appalled by the insinuation that a Palestinian flag is a “Hamas badge.” . With a hub in Wayne County in the heart of the country’s Arab & Muslim communities, Delta MUST apologize or lose our business.
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>100,000 Michiganders voted #uncommitted in an uncontested primary yesterday over the admin’s handling of Gaza. The margin of victory in a hotly contested general 4 yrs ago was ~150,000. The message is clear: ceasefire now. Let’s not risk these votes in November.
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This is heartwarming. No child should ever suffer as a pawn in war. Hoping for the safe return of all hostages back to their homes—and a permanent end to the violence.
MUST WATCH: Incredible moment Ohad Munder is reunited with family after 49 days of captivity . Credit: Schneider children’s medical Center with permission of family
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Joe Biden flew to Israel to embrace Netanyahu. Kamala Harris boycotted him. She sees the opportunity for a clean break on policy in Gaza—embracing the humanity of the Palestinian people over the brutality of Netanyahu. Winning Michigan will require her to build on this.
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They're raising water rates by 166% on folks while Nestle can bottle our water for pennies? In the state with more freshwater than nearly anywhere on Earth?. Nope. Unacceptable.
Owosso, Michigan city officials are considering raising water rates by 166%. That’s not a typo. Some residents are already saying they can’t afford it. Meeting will be held tonight. City says the increase is for improvements.
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Tim Walz is about to put on a masterclass on how to talk about policies that lift up everyday people…like you’re talking to everyday people. Take notes, folks.
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Michiganders built the American Dream. It shouldn’t be this hard to pay our bills, buy groceries, see a doctor, or get any politician in Washington to give a damn about us. That's why today I'm announcing my campaign for U.S. Senate.
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Senator @BernieSanders is an American icon that inspired a nation. His movement is focused on making the lives of working people better, and fighting the corrupt institutions that hold us back. Honored to fight alongside him for our future. #NotMeUs.
During this unprecedented moment in American history, we need candidates who will fight for the working class. Dr. @AbdulElSayed is that leader. He will take on powerful special interests & build a government that work for all of us, not the few. I am proud to support him.
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Love you, @ZohranKMamdani — but come on over to Detroit. More affordable and you get a better basketball team. Pistons in 6.
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Thankful for everyone who’s shown their support today — incredible start to this race. But we’re just getting started. We can’t do this without you, so please chip in if you can at
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I tried to tell you all. 🤷🏽♂️.
👋 Hello, Shri’s former Comms Director here. I started working as Shri’s Comms Director in his congressional office and quit in May - I can confirm this. During my first few days working for him, I knew I was in for an interesting ride. 🧵.
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I'm running for U.S. Senate to build an economy that works for working people, guarantee health insurance for everybody, and secure clean air and clean water for all Americans. I'm grateful to have Senator @BernieSanders' support, because he champions these common-sense
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If you’re an activist & you think that AOC is the reason why America’s politics on Gaza are all kinds of F’ed up: You’re confused & you’re not very good at this.
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Israel is bombing #Rafah—the very place to which they forced Gaza’s 2.3 million residents to flee. They’re doing it under cover of the Super Bowl, knowing it’ll draw less attention. Why? Our tax dollars are paying for it.
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I am so ashamed that my tax dollars are funding this, that our elected leaders are running cover for it. All of us should be.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said “Gaza is becoming a graveyard for children.” Here’s how the Israel-Hamas war has impacted young Palestinians, by the numbers.
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Trump: “you should let [Israel] go and finish the job.” . Trump endorsing the purest form of ethnic eradication. Disgusting.
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Q: why would the Israeli military target the phone & internet in Gaza ahead of an acceleration of their aerial bombardment & ground invasion? . A: They don’t want you to see what’s coming next. If you can’t stand for #Ceasefire now, check your moral compass.
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If you’re more outraged about a few thousand kids peacefully protesting on a college campus than you are about the >13,000 kids murdered in Gaza (and the 10s of 1000s more facing famine) who are the reason for their protest…. You’re part of the problem.
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Imagine shouting down a call for peace after 4000 kids were killed in just a month—and thinking you’re on the side of truth & justice. Can’t even make this up.
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Antisemitism is vile. Judaism & the Jewish people are a light unto the world. Claiming that any country's policies represent the views of a diverse, global community of 16M people is absurd on its own terms. You can oppose what Israel does & love the Jewish people. Do better.
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You know what would have definitely stopped that bomb from hitting al-Ahli hospital, killing hundreds? . A ceasefire. The fact that that isn’t the #1 goal of US foreign policy in the region is an indictment on our claim to value human rights & dignity.
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A two year old. A f*cking two year old U.S. CITIZEN. I have a two year old — there is nothing dangerous, nothing scary about a two year old. And there is nothing legal about deporting a U.S. citizen. This is what Trump’s brown shirts are doing with our tax dollars and in our
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Thank you all for your support today!. We're just getting started.
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Congressman @RoKhanna is a national leader in the fight for an economy that works for everyone, a sensible foreign policy that puts diplomacy first, and getting the corrupt influence of big money out of our politics. I am proud to have his endorsement for U.S. Senate, and look
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It’s hard to watch the generation that protested Vietnam become so fragile to the protests against them. It’s like they can’t bear to admit who they’ve become now that they’ve gotten a taste of power.
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I’m posting this because I want folks to understand two things:. 1) your tax dollars paid this man’s salary. The fact that he harbored these sick beliefs while serving says a lot. 2) your tax dollars fund the mukhabarat he threatened this poor vendor with. We fund this.
A lobbying group has severed connections with Stuart Seldowitz, a former adviser to ex-President Barack Obama after videos where he made Islamophobic remarks and issued threats to a New York City food cart employee surfaced online. The footage, shared on Twitter by a Columbia
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If you were outraged at the murder of innocent civilians in Israel last Saturday, don’t you dare look away from the murder of innocent civilians in #Gaza this Saturday.
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Donald Trump is a symptom of a larger disease: The corruption of our government by the power of billionaires, corporations, and oligarchs. We need to cure it by unrigging the system that's holding us back.
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Turns out, Americans notice when you put billionaires first and working people last.
Donald Trump has the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years, with public pushback on many of his policies and extensive economic discontent, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
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The problem isn’t in Ann Arbor. The problem is in Gaza where 30K people are dead. The problem is also takes like this that reduce American public affairs into tactical political questions devoid of all morality.
A few thoughts on this excellent map. 1: Despite breathless tweets from folks like @AbdulElSayed claiming Biden had big problems in A2, when all the votes were counted, Biden did fine there. 2: This was the result of an uncommitted mirage effect, where Eday voters skewed.
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I'm not afraid to show you what I believe in - or what I'm fighting for.
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32 out of 535–just 6%—of US members of congress have called for a #ceasefire. Compare that to 66% of Americans who believe we need a ceasefire. That’s an 11x difference. When your representatives aren’t representing…you need new representatives. 2024 is coming.
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If they can take a man from his wife and baby because he used his freedom of speech to say something a politician doesn't like, can they do the same thing to you?. Trump thinks so. What do you think?.
Mahmoud Khalil’s wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, gave birth to their first child today, a baby boy. From her statement: “My son and I should not be navigating his first days on earth without Mahmoud. ICE and the Trump administration have stolen these precious moments from our family…”
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Thank you Grand Rapids for coming out to last night's launch rally!. Our movement is ready to not just win this election but change the future of our politics.
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I dreamt of becoming a Doctor, not a politician. Then, I realized that our politics was making people sick.
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how is this the conclusion? what election did you all just watch?.
CNN panelists Van Jones, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and longtime Democratic strategist David Axelrod all agree on at least one key reason for Kamala Harris’s loss: “The fear about Israel not being protected—there was never a response from the campaign on that.”. This, despite Harris’s
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This is exactly the kind of fight we need from Democrats in this moment. Senator, kudos to you. I admire your courage. And I look forward to serving alongside you.
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
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If you’ve seen the videos coming out of #Rafah today the only possible conclusion is that the terror IS the point.
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A bomb fell on a Christian hospital in Gaza—the 500 people inside, either injured, sick, or providing healthcare were killed. If you’re moved by the deaths of innocent civilians, now is your time to move. That means a ceasefire. Our taxes shouldn't fund foreign militaries.
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Some of these folks want you to think that the real problem with Trump accepting a $400M “flying palace”…is where it’s from. As if this would be totally cool if it were from the Netherlands or France. The problem is that it’s a corrupt bribe he’s taking while he’s trying to cut.
Rep. Ritchie Torres: "Qatar is a state sponsor of terrorism. It has a long and ugly history of financing a barbaric terrorist organization, Hamas. Both Air Force One and Hamas are going to have something in common — paid for by Qatar."
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There is no definition of “defense” that includes killing 5,000 children, destroying civilian homes, or attacking hospitals. Your tax dollars are funding this. #CeasefireNOW.
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6 months of Israel's destruction in Gaza:. 33,000 killed.13,800 children killed.196 aid workers killed.140 journalists killed.Famine on the brink. Our tax dollars paid for this. We continue to pay. The Administration's "anger" is not the same as ACTION. #CeasefireNow.
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There have now been 5 Palestinians murdered by Israel for every one Israeli murdered by Hamas on 10/7. It’s only going to get worse. You can both condemn Hamas terrorism AND Israel’s murder since. Indeed, if you value life, you must—and seek to save the living. #ceasefire.
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Young people shouldn't feel this hopeless and alone.
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.@mehdirhasan is one of the sharpest minds in American journalism. This is a serious mistake on the part of MSNBC. Looking forward to what Mehdi will do next.
"MSNBC cancels Mehdi Hasan’s show".
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Gazan civilians are being bombarded. 1500+ have already died, including 100s of kids. But we're not hearing their names, seeing their faces. Condemn Hamas's murder of civilians, as I have. But also condemn Israel's murder of Palestinian civilians. A life is a life is a life.
Attacking civilians is vile. I condemn it. Full stop. But ALL civilians, right? . The Israeli military is about to unleash on innocent civilians in Gaza--as it has over & again. If you *really* condemn attacks on civilians, don't go silent when they are Palestinian civilians.
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For the record, Abdul is not the head of the Taliban.
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It should be crazy to any Democrat, that after 11K deaths from indiscriminate Israeli bombing, that this position—held by the Secretary of State—is at all controversial. What we need is a #ceasefire. But at least, for the love of humanity, stop the bombing.
Let me be clear: The bombing of innocent women and children must stop. Today.
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Israeli government spokesman calls the @WHO “complicit.”. What arrogance it takes to flip your gov’ts blatant human rights abuses & violations of international law into a claim that it’s actually the world’s pre-eminent health organization that’s not just wrong, but “complicit.”.
We hold the @WHO complicit with Hamas’ human shield strategy and any loss of life from its gross negligence.
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Tweeted this in October. Everyone should have seen this coming. End the violence now #Ceasefire
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5,000 kids—10,000 innocent people—have been killed in #Gaza by weapons our government subsidizes. Imagine being in Congress & thinking: “rather than silence the weapons & call for #CeaseFire, I should silence my only colleague who looks like the people our weapons are killing.”.
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Two weeks: 4100 Palestinians killed. 1000+ children murdered. Hospitals, churches, & mosques leveled. And the forthcoming ground invasion hasn’t even started yet. Our elected politicians, our taxpayer dollars, & our media apparatus have underwritten all of it. #CeasefireNOW.
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This is deliberate mischaracterization. I compared the treatment of *civilians*—not Israel & Hamas. You did. And it says volumes of what you think about Palestinian civilians. You equate them with Hamas—then justify their murder on that basis. And that’s the problem.
This is a lie. Israel is about to unleash on the Nazi-like terrorist organization voted into control of Gaza that that sadly uses civilians as shields, in the hopes of destroying its ability to murder. There is no comparison between Israel & Hamas.
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Remember when Israel vehemently denied that they bombed a hospital? . Are they going to deny that they’re encircling Gaza’s biggest hospital now? . Was it “the other team?”. Your & my tax dollars are funding this. #ceasefire.
Al-Shifa hospital UPDATE: . Since last night, MSF has not been able to contact its staff inside the hospital. Other MSF colleagues living in Gaza city reported that the hostilities around Al-Shifa have not stopped. We are worried for their lives.
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Hurt people hurt people. And now we’re all living the consequences.
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It’s sort of weird that people are intentionally ignoring the humanity of literally 2 million people that are being decimated right now. I condemn Hamas & what they did. Condemn what Israel is doing now.
It's sort of appalling how people are intentionally forgetting that there is a jew hating terrorist organization in Gaza that is actively engaging with Israel right now.
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I am proud to announce that Michigan State Representative @DylanWegela (HD-26) is endorsing my campaign for U.S. Senate. Rep. Wegela is a former teacher, union organizer, and champion for worker's rights, housing justice, and public education. It is an honor to have his support.
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They were literally following the (illegal) orders they were given by the Israeli military. Murdered anyway.
NEW: 70 killed after Israeli strikes hit three convoys of evacuees trying to leave northern Gaza.
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Social security isn’t an “entitlement.”. No, seniors WORKED FOR IT. Trump needs to keep his hands off it.
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Our fight is as American as it gets. Let’s build a bold vision for a government that works for all of us. For healthcare, housing, and an economy that includes everyone.
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The Democratic Party needs to go back to its original ideals. We need to work for the fortunes of the 350 million people in this country instead of the Fortune 500. We need to focus on investing in our country and building peace abroad—rather than stealing funds from our schools
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Donald Trump's henchmen illegally kidnapped and detained Rumeysa Ozturk simply because she signed on to an op-ed that he disagreed with. I am glad to see the courts rule on the side of the constitution and call for her release. In America we believe in the Rule of Law—not an.
BREAKING: Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk has been ordered released from detention "immediately". "The court finds that her continued detention can not stand," Judge William Sessions said. “These are very substantial claims of both due process and first amendment violations.".
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Trump’s brown shirts tried to disappear Mohsen Mahdawi. Today he was released from their custody. Trump’s attempts to shred our constitution will continue, but he’ll only succeed if we don’t fight back. When we fight back, we win.
“I am saying it clear and loud,” Mahdawi said, the Columbia student who was just released. “To President Trump and his cabinet: I am not afraid of you.”
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This is truly unhinged. These are the people advising Netanyahu, whom our elected officials are shilling for. Your tax dollars are supporting this.
Me: "You accept that you [Israel] have killed children [in Gaza]? Or do you deny that?" . Netanyahu adviser Mark Regev: "No, I do not. First of all, you don't know how those people died, those children." . Me: "Oh wow.".
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Just wanted to remind you that there are ~600 AMERICAN citizens stuck in Gaza. They can't escape a war their own tax dollars are being funneled to support. Ask yourself: would our political leaders tolerate this if these citizens were anywhere but Gaza? . #CeasefireNOW.
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It's time for us to organize. These are not normal times. People are getting disappeared by the state.
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Donald Trump's first 100 days were a DISASTER. Here's why:
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Healthcare should be a guaranteed right, not a privilege only for folks who can afford it. It’s why I co-wrote the book on Medicare for All. And I look forward to joining @BernieSanders to make it happen in the U.S. Senate.
LIVE: We cannot simply defend the status quo. Now is the time to rethink health care in America. Today, I will reintroduce Medicare for All.
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I am proud to announce that Michigan State Representative @EmilyDievendorf (HD-77) is endorsing my campaign for U.S. Senate. Rep. Dievendorf is a trailblazing legislator and lifelong advocate for human rights, housing justice, and transparent government that serves all people. I
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Every Michigander knows that if you take a wrong turn and find yourself on the Ambassador Bridge, you should wind up in Canada—not disappeared. But not in Trump's America. If the constitution can't protect this man, it probably won't protect you either as long as Trump’s in.
NEW: A bone-chilling account. A Venezuelan man detained alongside the 238 sent to El Salvador on March 15 seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth. His name isn't among the names of those sent to CECOT that day and no one spotted him among those men. He's just. gone.
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Donald Trump and his buddies are using campus protest — protected speech — as a pretext to destroy universities. If they wanted better grades, they should have studied harder…
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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” . The logic of occupation metastasizes. We’re seeing it play out now on campus at @Columbia. If this sickens you, remember that our tax dollars have been funding this in Palestine for decades.
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I am proud to announce the endorsement of Wayne County Executive Warren Evans for my campaign for U.S. Senate. County Executive Evans and I worked together to cancel medical debt for over 300,000 Michiganders and provided free eyeglasses to children who needed them. It is an
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Thank you, Detroit and Flint, for incredible launch rallies this weekend! . Together, we are building a movement that is fighting for a better future for all of us.
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Considering the dangers of the Republican nominee & potential of her leadership, it’s time for all of us to unite behind @KamalaHarris to defeat Trump.
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We’re running to win — both this election and the future of politics.
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I am proud to announce the endorsement of the Mayor of Flint, Sheldon Neeley. Mayor Neeley has been a leading advocate for clean water and public health who stepped up to protect residents at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an honor to have his support for my
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Our leaders are walking us into yet another Middle East war that could claim 10s of 1000s of innocent lives. It would consume our tax dollars, our global reputation, & even possibly, American lives. Anyone claiming to know where it ends is lying—it’s impossible. #CeasefireNOW.
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Beware any value system that tells you that some civilian lives are worthy of waging wars over, while other civilian lives should be forced to be casualties of those wars. Condemn the loss of all civilian lives or admit your “values” are nothing more than tribalism. #ceasefire.
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We’re building a people-powered movement. Join us at our campaign launch rallies THIS WEEKEND:. ➡️ TOMORROW (May 3): DETROIT.➡️ TOMORROW (May 3): FLINT.➡️ SUNDAY (May 4): GRAND RAPIDS
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We need to fight back against the billionaire class that is ransacking our country. Americans deserve democracy, not oligarchy.
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This is the endgame of the modern academy: Self-destruction over the inherent contradiction between free-speech & donor interests.
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