“If he wants to pass Trumpcare-for-All, I'm ok with it.. Donald, if you're watching, we'll put your name on it. You get to be the American president who finally guaranteed health care for every single American." @abdulelsayed.bsky.social to me today, lol. Full interview: zeteo.com/p/abdul-el-s...
“When Ramaswamy has more dignity than you do, it says something.” Abdul El-Sayed, speaking to me in DC today, reveals Mike Rogers never called him to concede, let alone congratulate. My full interview with AES on his victory and his future plans: zeteo.com/p/abdul-el-s...
"MAGA Influencer Russell Brand Convicted of Rape" The British actor and comedian was found guilty of rape and sexual assault in the UK, just weeks after appearing onstage with one of Donald Trump’s top administration officials.
"Will the Democratic Leadership Dare to Be Bold?" Democrats won a massive landslide victory over Trump’s Republican Party. Can they do anything with it? @ryanlcooper.com for Zeteo:
"Fox Finds Itself In a ‘Hell of a Pickle’ as America Turns on Trump" Fox went to painful lengths to blame everything but the president for the GOP losses last night. Plus, The Atlantic and an Islamophobic writer finally parted ways. Read Justin Baragona's 'Ragebait' Zeteo media column:
“In today’s ‘First Draft,’ I bring you a story the corporate media has refused to touch this campaign season… what, if anything, is being done about Arab and Muslim safety?” - Prem Thakker reports from Dearborn, Michigan, for Zeteo: zeteo.com/p/what-about...
"How Elon Musk Bought the Midterms. We Did the Math" Musk has spent $474 million to help Trump and the GOP win the midterms. For everyday Americans, it’s the equivalent of buying a few IMAX tickets or a DoorDash dinner for two. From Zeteo:
"I would point out the irony that Haley Stevens's entire campaign against Abdul El-Sayed revolves around the fact that apparently he won't condemn bigotry... that's her claim, right? The irony is that she's with Mike Rogers, a man who has pushed some of the most disgusting racism." Me this morning:
BREAKING: Haley Stevens Endorses Republican in Final Attempt to Tank Abdul El-Sayed. The Democratic Party’s preferred primary candidate made the announcement two days before the election, after trying to force El-Sayed to bow to her position on Israel.
"Jon Ossoff Is Poised to Win Reelection. Is the White House Next?" Ossoff’s campaign videos have turned him into a viral superstar. On the ground in Georgia, voters are open to him running for president, reports @ericmgarcia.bsky.social for Zeteo:
"Vivek Ramaswamy Pulls His Disturbing Ad After ‘Our Numbers Cratered’" Ramaswamy and his allies were bombarded with complaints from Republicans over his sleazy ‘rapist protector mom’ ad, sources tell Zeteo. Read/share/subscribe:
"We don't ever ask Republicans: should they do more to engage Muslim-American or Arab-American communities who are very unhappy with them in Michigan... so the bigger issue is, why the double standards?" Me on Islamophobia, antisemitism, and the GOP, on Channel 4 News today:
Oh man! Rest in power 😢 Very few actors have had such a big impact on my life from an early age - first as Captain Picard and then as Professor Xavier. What a loss. What an actor. Also, a loud critic of Trump and Brexit and a proud socialist.
"Israel’s Election Destroyed the ‘It’s Only Netanyahu’ Lie" The country is in the grip of genocidal mania and any hope that change will come from within Israeli society is now extinguished. It is Netanyahu who will emerge victorious from the ‘deadlock’, writes @owenjones.bsky.social for Zeteo UK:
"Netanyahu Collapsed – But Zionists Claim Record Arab Turnout Somehow Absolves Israel" After a dramatic election, could Arab-led parties influence the Israeli balance of power? Zeteo's First Draft morning newsletter:
"The Serbian Students’ Blueprint for How To Overthrow a Government – And Run a Country" As student-led movements spread across Europe, all eyes are on the incredible success of Serbia’s Student List. How did they topple the president – and how will they now govern? From Zeteo UK:
"Fighting Fascist Crime Families, From Brazil to Israel to the U.S." For 'Unshocked,' @naomiaklein.bsky.social & I break down what the Trumps, Bolsonaros, and Netanyahus have in common, and what Brazil’s election result can teach us about beating authoritarian crooks in America. Watch/share:
Zeteo scoop: “Republicans Warned Vivek Ramaswamy His ‘Rapist Protector’ Ad Was a Terrible Idea” zeteo.com/p/republican...
Perhaps the UAE's candidate for UN Secretary-General Lana Nusseibeh "could begin by explaining why her own government has been repeatedly implicated in helping fuel the genocidal catastrophe in Sudan." My latest piece for Zeteo on a potentially awful decision coming from the UN Security Council:
"Donald Trump Is Newly Accused of Rape – and Epstein Allegedly Helped 👀" The president faces horrific new sexual assault claims linked to the old friend he just can’t escape. Plus: a new national poll of Arab Americans shows Democrats slowly winning back their support. First Draft from Zeteo:
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