Mo W. ElKhateeb

Thinking of Lebanese friends today who mark six years since mass protests began that would come to be known for the slogan كلن يعني كلن, a call to hold the entire political elite to account.

May you one day see a Lebanon able to overcome the impunity crisis holding it back. 🤍

The Day I Knew Israel’s ‘Aggression’ Had Turned Into a Full-Blown Genocide Read an excerpt from Gaza journalist Plestia Alaqad’s powerful new memoir, ‘The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience.’

"The Day I Knew Israel’s ‘Aggression’ Had Turned Into a Full-Blown Genocide"

Via Zeteo, read an excerpt from Gaza journalist Plestia Alaqad’s powerful new memoir, ‘The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience.’

On the 6th of October Israel had about 5,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Today, *after the exchange* Israel holds at least 9,000 prisoners, most of them have not been charged.
Conditions in prisons became intolerable after Oct 7. Torture and starvation are standard.

BREAKING: A federal appeals court upheld a ruling that blocks President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.

The president can't rewrite the 14th Amendment with the stroke of a pen.

I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of @bendthearc.bsky.social, , their first ever in a mayoral election.

“We are really very excited about Zohran and his platform not in spite of our commitment to Jewish values but because of them.”

Shanah Tovah, New York City. Here's to a sweet and hopeful New Year.

I gave my heart and soul to that place. Built entire sections for journalists pushed out of their home countries.

When the writer I hired, Jamal Khashoggi was murdered by Saudi Arabia, they paraded me around as a symbol for press freedom.

I put MY LIFE on the line to defend journalism and WaPo.

Today I walked the picket line with @teamsters.bsky.social Local 210 members on strike in the Bronx.

When Perrigo picked this fight, it wasn't just with these workers — it's with all of us. Because New York is a union town.

"I never stood with Bibi."

Universal childcare is on the ballot this November — but you don't need to wait to take action.

Sign the @ny4childcare.bsky.social petition below calling for full-day care for NYC two-year-olds.

Charlie Kirk refers to Democrats as "maggots, vermin, and swine"

For Charlie Kirk’s sake, we should all tone down the political rhetoric, right?

live on twitch talking about the (alleged) shooter twitch.tv/livagar

What is the red line for European governments, in terms of Israeli policy in Gaza - the red line after which they would stop treating Israel as misbehaving ally, "a democratic country exercising self defence"?
If mass starvation and annihilation of entire cities don't cut it, I'm really not sure.

Gaza is in famine. A man-made, deliberate, and calculated disaster. A genocide. Or call it what you will. Yaani while we debate the correct use of legal terminology, while politicians, bureaucrats, and clout chasers play God, some humans are deemed disposable.

In 1988, UNGA convened in Geneva instead of New York to hear PLO leader Yasser Arafat after the US refused to grant him a visa.

If the US refuses to change course, UNGA should consider doing the same once more-- not out of love for the PA or PLO, but out of respect for international law.

The MAHA agenda is making America less safe.

People have to know what’s happening: your citizenship, your status, the color of your skin will not keep you safe.

Let's knock out general election fundraising before the summer ends.

zohranfornyc.com/donate

Tracking Congress' August Recess | American Civil Liberties Union Six months into the Trump administration, representatives will return to their districts and states across the country for August Recess. They will face the judgement of their constituents over actions take in this new Congress - whether they capitulated to the abuses of power of this administration or fought back.

Members of Congress are back home in their districts, many after having rubber stamped President Trump's anti-civil liberties agenda.

Use this opportunity to tell your representatives to protect our constitutional rights.

Back to school with Crooked After Hours!
Go to zbiotics.com/AH and enter code AH for 15% off.

NYC is way too expensive — but some of the best things are free.

Earlier this week, I met up with some new friends at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to watch some qualifying matches.

US Open Fan Week runs through Saturday. And it's free.

“The war has only escalated since President Trump has taken office,” – Former Ukraine ambassador @bridgetbrink.com refuting claims that the Russia/Ukraine war would have never started under Donald Trump.

6-Year-Old NYC Elementary School Student and Her Mom Deported The mother's 19-year-old son remains in ICE custody in New Jersey, while her distraught teenage minor is now in the care of her 21-year-old brother.

Last week, ICE arrested a six-year-old Queens public school student at her family's scheduled check-in. This morning, she was deported along with her mother. One of her siblings remains in detention.

The cruelty of this federal administration knows no bounds.

BREAKING: A federal court ruled that Mississippi’s Supreme Court district lines must be redrawn to ensure Black people in the state don't have their voting power diluted.

Israeli settlement plans will 'bury' idea of Palestinian state, minister says Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich announced approval for 3,401 new homes in the controversial E1 area project in the occupied West Bank.

Another outrageous “plan” from Israel’s far-right minister Smotrich to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank to destroy the possibility of a Palestinian state.

The US must flatly reject this & push for security and self determination for ALL as part of a two-state solution.

I noticed today Senator Fetterman said he would “always vote Israel.” Just a note of caution to his new friends, he used to tell a different audience how he would “always” vote too and, well, we see how that turned out.

Exclusive | RFK Jr. to Oust Advisory Panel on Cancer Screenings, HIV Prevention Drugs The task force determines which preventive services insurers must cover at no cost to patients.

RFK Jr. has now officially stated that he will dismantle the United States Preventive ServicesTask Force (USPSTF).

This is an independent body of expert scientists who volunteer their time to review data and provide guidance to Americans on important things like cancer screenings.

"I'll give you a list" –Trump on Epstein's associates.

Das ist keine Naturkatastrophe. 6000 LKWs mit Hilfsgütern warten rund um den Gazastreifen darauf die israelische Genehmigung zu bekommen, hineinzufahren. Das ist keine logistische Frage, sondern rein eine politische Entscheidung der israelischen Regierung. ,

Dear Sir Keir Starmer,
The situation is beyond unspeakable and indefensible.
I urge you to call for a UN-SC resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, West Bank and Quneitra, withdrawal of IDF back to 1967 borders, and the deployment of a UN Peacekeeping force based on Chapter 7 of UN Charter.