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The truth behind this devastating bill to advance Trump's fascist agenda Last week, the House passed H.R. 7006. While framed as a standard appropriations measure, it advances core elements of Donald Trump’s extremist agenda—especially on abortion, public health, and foreign policy. Worst of all, 153
An interview with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal on stopping ICE and Maine Gubernatorial Candidate Nirav Shah on protecting our public health On Episode 206 of The Qasim Rashid Show: I invite two amazing guests to the show. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal returns to discuss the work her and other Democratic leaders are
How Republicans broke healthcare, Big Tech monetized the damage, and why AI medicine is not the answer Periodically, Let’s Address This hosts scholars and experts in their respective field of human rights. Today’s piece is a guest post from public health experts Pari and Eve. They are the
Read and share as communities across the United States rise up against ICE raids and state violence Peaceful protest is enshrined in the Bill of Rights. Americans have exercised this right throughout our nation’s history to protest government overreach, tyranny, and injustice. Today, that right is once again being
Documenting the corporate bought politicians standing with ICE, even as they kill dozens of our neighbors Anyone with a conscience is rightly outraged at ICE’s cold blooded murder of Renee Good last week in Minneapolis. Since doing so, ICE in Minnesota has also arrested four members of Oglala Sioux
Reject the war drums from war hawks — lean into the need for diplomacy, accountability, and enforcement of international law Protests are once again breaking out across Iran. Early reports indicate anywhere from hundreds to several thousands of people have been killed, with tens of thousands arrested. By any measure, an
Two unapologetic progressives challenging corporate Democrats in must-win primaries in PA-03 (Philadelphia) and TX-33 (Dallas Fort Worth). Subscribe to Let's Address This On Episode 205 of The Qasim Rashid Show: Midterms are upon us, and I will be spending much of my time making sure we elect true
ICE fascists killed Renee Good—why were they in MN in the first place? To understand how ICE ended up murdering Renee Good in broad daylight, we need to go a few weeks back. Over the past few weeks, a right-wing activist named Nick Shirley released a video alleging widespread
Last night I received a credible tip that Trump is deploying mass immigration raids in Chicago this week—here's how we stand united to fight back Last night I received a credible tip that Trump is deploying mass immigration raids in the Chicagoland area—30-60 ICE officers to
January 6 was a violent attempt to overthrow our democracy, and failed leadership has now enabled the insurrectionists into the White House Today is the five year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, the most violent attack on the U.S. Capitol since the War of 1812. And now, the
Dehumanization has replaced dialogue and we are all worse off for it—but we can change if we choose to It’s the first Monday of 2026, and we need to talk. I’ll always level with you. The truth is it’s getting increasingly difficult to have meaningful dialogue
An interview with two amazing community leaders running for Congress against entrenched corporate and AIPAC funded Democrats On Episode 204 of The Qasim Rashid Show: You’ve seen me advocate for robust primaries, and to reject the “vote blue no matter who mantra.” Instead, we need to send our best