That army was born 250 to secure the very rights people hit the streets to protect yesterday!! And - Happy Father’s Day to my dad, Sandy!

Yesterday was a massive outpouring of patriotism. Yes, celebrating the 250th birthday of the Army that helped give birth to this nation. But also: *millions* of Americans showing out to say, I’m ready to fight for our democracy and move ahead to craft a more perfect union.

I’m deeply saddened by Charlie Rangel’s passing, but it’s somehow fitting that he died today. Charlie was a true American war hero. He always emphasized the need to remember his comrades who never made it home from the Korean War.

It’s time for everyone to stand up for our democracy. And it’s time for Dems to show working class voters exactly how we plan to put more money in your pocket through living wages, universal healthcare, pensions, and a real plan to grow good paying, union jobs in America again.

We don’t want funding for Social Security and programs for our kids’ education slashed. We don’t want our Constitution trampled. The status quo wasn’t working for working people. But your toxic brew of Rule by Billionaires is making everything so much worse!

Welcome to Macomb, President Trump. You have unleashed more economic pain and chaos in 100 days than you did in your whole first term. Yes, you won Macomb and Michigan in 2024. But we do not want our most important industry to implode under your helter skelter tariffs.

The Uncommitted movement just spoke in favor of a ceasefire and an arms embargo on Israel’s war and occupation against Palestinians at the Democratic National Convention’s platform drafting committee hearing. -@ElianneMJF

As we enter Shabbat and our holiday honoring Dr. King and the Civil Rights movement, I will be lighting candles in gratitude for our movements of solidarity to engage in tikkun olam, to repair our broken world.

Remember the hostile reaction MLK received when he spoke the truth about Vietnam so early? And yet, he was right.

Life post-occupation could mean two states living side-by-side; Husseini and Beilin’s non-geographic confederation; one secular, democratic state; or another plan devised with diplomatic help. The Israeli and Palestinian people will decide; the timeline is not negotiable.

The US, EU, Egypt and Jordan must convene an emergency summit to address Israel's occupation and devise a plan and two-year timetable for a democratic future for Israelis and Palestinians. Countries that have undergone difficult reconciliations should participate.

Fifth, we must rethink U.S. military aid. Supporting Israel’s missile defense is one thing; watching US-provided offensive weapons kill 10,000 children and 23,000 people in massive airstrikes and bombing in Gaza - and subdue the population of the West Bank - is another.

Fourth, the occupation must end - full stop. There is no military solution to this conflict - only a diplomatic one. The world’s failure to realize the political and human rights of the Palestinian people destabilizes the entire region – and is unacceptable on its own terms.

Third, the war in Gaza threatens to spiral into wider conflict. We must prevent this and protect the interests of the people of the region and U.S. national interests.

Second, Hamas and any other organization holding hostages must free all of them in exchange for Israel freeing political prisoners, including Marwan Barghouti. This is a crucial step towards peace.

First, there is an urgent need to stop the carnage in Gaza and Israel-Palestine. I call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and end to settler violence in the West Bank. The killing and mass destruction must end now.

As a Michigander, I’m concerned about the impact that Biden’s funding of Israel’s war will have on our fight against Trump and for democracy. I’m hearing from so many, especially young people, that thousands of innocents dying under US bombs and warplanes makes them feel ashamed.

I remember seeing Mandela speak to a packed Tiger Stadium. Through my tears, my feeling was that we have failed Mandela. I heard him asking, What are you doing to advance peace, human rights, and reconciliation amongst those who have been so bitterly at odds?

Last weekend, I visited an exhibit on Nelson Mandela at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, the heart of our Arab-American community. When I left the immersive galleries honoring Mandela and emerged into the bright main hall of the museum, I sat down on a bench and wept.

I was deeply involved in the US solidarity movement against apartheid in South Africa. Forty years ago this month, I helped confront the trustees of Williams College and launch a hunger strike to demand divestment.