Representative Jamaal Bowman lost his primary challenge in the 2024 election cycle on Tuesday night. George Latimer’s, a moderate Democratic candidate, received a whopping $14.5 million from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) to contest Bowman in the Bronx district. Along with other funders, the outside spending on Latimer’s campaign totaled to around $25 million. The money spent on …
Islamophobia around the US increases with anti-Palestine rhetoric
University of Southern California valedictorian’s speech was canceled by the university, citing security concerns. Asna Tabassum, the 2024 valedictorian, is a Muslim woman who wears hijab. Previously selected in April, the university provost Andrew Guzman wrote, “While this is disappointing, tradition must give way to safety. This decision is not only necessary to maintain the safety of our campus and …
The Water Issue: Taking Action
How can we help those who are facing water-based injustice? Check out our first article to read about the topic, as we outline in this part how to take action to tackle these injustices. 1. Urge your local representatives to invest in water justice and solutions Food and Water Watch states, “We need a major federal investment in our public …
