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i always loved the @MiamiBookFair - had my mind opened there many a time in my youth -
que ganas tengo estar allí
If you're at this year's @MiamiBookFair, join @simonmontefiore and me next Sunday (Nov. 22) as we go from the sky to the cauldron. Details right here:
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this is a stain on all os us
Veteran detained by ICE: I identified myself as a US citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out. Even after I complied, I was taken to a detention center and held for 3 days without charges. No phone call, no lawyer, no medical care, even though my skin burned from the chemicals.
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ronnie perelis retweeted
Protesters in Philadelphia organized a boycott of several Jewish-owned restaurants. In response, hundreds of people showed up to support those businesses.
It's a beautiful example of counterspeech, with a healthy dose of the Streisand effect. An effort to discourage people from patronizing these businesses instead brought them an outpouring of attention and support.
The answer to speech you oppose is more speech. And sometimes, it's a really long line for lunch.
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Deporting our Afghan allies who risked their lives to support America won’t make us safer.
It will further erode US credibility on the world stage and would likely be a death sentence for those affected.
I’m joining my colleagues @RepJasonCrow and @RepLiccardo to force a vote to protect our Afghan allies from this Administration’s cruelty.
Democrats push to restore Afghanistan TPS as Trump mulls deportation flights
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very excited to be talking Carvajal and translation today @Columbia
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ronnie perelis retweeted
Over the weekend, I traveled to Berlin with a delegation of constituents to commemorate the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Nazi-organized pogrom that saw the widespread destruction of Jewish businesses and synagogues, foreshadowing the horrors of the Holocaust.
I never imagined returning to America to discover that, during the same week as Kristallnacht’s anniversary, extremists had organized a boycott of Jewish businesses, declaring, “These Zionist establishments must go.”
We are unlearning the lessons of history at great peril not only to our Jewish brothers and sisters but also to ourselves.
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For thousands of years, Ethiopian Jews dreamed of returning home to Jerusalem.
For many, this dream finally came true.
On the festival of Sigd today, I joined the Ethiopian Jewish community in this special celebration of our holy city.
Wishing everyone a Happy Sigd from Jerusalem.
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The lesson from Philadelphia is that communities that care about Jews can shut down antizionist hate whenever they choose to.
More of this - thank you Rep. Amen Brown and the people of phili!
State Rep. Amen Brown (D), who represents parts of West Philadelphia, said he had patronized his third Jewish business on Sunday and was impressed by the numbers of Jewish Philadelphians who outnumbered the “Pro-Hamas Palestinian folks … by 30 to 1.”
“I strongly believe that they were not expecting Philadelphia to show up in support of our Jewish Americans like we did today,” Brown said.
“We have to end this hate. I know a lot of these individuals personally, and they do more for this city than any of those folks who are on those bikes.”
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In an interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, correspondent Ross Douthat asks President Trump: If it took six months of not insulting the Democrats to get a deal done, do you think you could do it?
if the dems can figure out how to stop this cruelty -there victory would have been enough
Fifteen months in ICE detention. A federal judge found Beata Siemionkowicz’s prolonged detention violated due process and ordered a bond hearing. An immigration judge granted bond, finding the government hadn’t shown she was a danger or flight risk. She’s held a green card since 2003, but deportation proceedings continue.
PAXIS helps families understand their rights when detention tears them apart. Know your rights at PAXIS.app. Help keep it free: GoFundMe.com/PAXIS
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WHO WOULD GIVE ME WINGS TO HAVE BEEN THERE -
Years of pressure to boycott Israeli artists haven't stopped Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood from returning to Israel and performing alongside Israeli musician Dudu Tassa.
The duo opened the 27th Jerusalem International Oud Festival with two sold-out performances of their collaborative album Jarak Qaribak, joined by 17 musicians from different backgrounds, including Israel and Iraq.
Despite his criticism of Israeli government policies, Greenwood continues to collaborate with Israeli artists rather than cutting cultural ties. As Tassa celebrated bringing together “friends from Israel, Baghdad, and England,” the performances offered a powerful example of artistic collaboration continuing despite political divisions.
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ronnie perelis retweeted
Years of pressure to boycott Israeli artists haven't stopped Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood from returning to Israel and performing alongside Israeli musician Dudu Tassa.
The duo opened the 27th Jerusalem International Oud Festival with two sold-out performances of their collaborative album Jarak Qaribak, joined by 17 musicians from different backgrounds, including Israel and Iraq.
Despite his criticism of Israeli government policies, Greenwood continues to collaborate with Israeli artists rather than cutting cultural ties. As Tassa celebrated bringing together “friends from Israel, Baghdad, and England,” the performances offered a powerful example of artistic collaboration continuing despite political divisions.
ronnie perelis retweeted
WTH is wrong with people
HAPPENING NOW: Absolutely chaotic scene as conservative activists Jake Lang and Thomas Allen storm a Diwali Hindu celebration at the Seattle Center Armory.
They held signs that read, "Deport All Dot Heads" and "Stop Hindu Replacement of Christians."
I just spoke to both men who say they are concerned about American culture being overrun by false idol worshippers and H1-B fraudsters.
Lang and Allen say they will be targeting other locations in the city this weekend.
They have yet to announce details of their plans due to possible retaliation by Antifa and other far-left activists.
Stay tuned.
@JakeLang|@Tommy4Trump420
always lead with light! and joy and deliciousness!
I am in awe of the incredible work done by @JFedinPhilly and many others today.
Antisemites thought they could use hate and intimidation to shut down our businesses - but people showed up in force to drown out their cruelty and antisemitism.
A truly beautiful moment that gave so many of us hope and energy to fight in. Yasher Koach!
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ronnie perelis retweeted
This Diwali, I’m wishing everyone celebrating in Queens and beyond joy, prosperity, and light.
My Diwali Day Act would make this joyous holiday a federal holiday—recognition that is long overdue.
The racist, anti-Hindu disruption in Seattle stands against the spirit of Diwali. Everyone deserves to celebrate safely and freely. We must stand together against this bigotry and hate in all its forms.
May light triumph over darkness, and hope over hate.
