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Regina Islas's avatar

This: “She lays out exactly what real accountability would require. No arrests without a warrant. An end to private, for profit detention facilities. Real investigations and prosecutions when officers brutalize or kill civilians. This is a fundamentally different approach than the hollow rhetoric we are hearing from other Democratic leadership.”

☝🏾 Hollow rhetoric-exactly! I was at an inter faith vigil today and we agreed that it’s not merely a matter of no $$ for 🧊- we want a refund!

I am eager to hear the results of her inquiry and hope they are all safe as there no guarantee of safety while these armed dim wits think they are‘immune’ (from any decency apparently).

Though Jeffries got one right that doesn’t amend the too many wrongs-

Mary Lummis's avatar

How about Rep Jayapal in 2028??? She speaks forcefully with moral authority, clarity and she is using the levers she has to push back while encouraging all of us to do our part. Let’s go!!!!

Stacy's avatar

As of this week, ICE is claiming protesters cannot film agents. There are several videos from boots on the ground reporters documenting this on Threads, there are a few videos of agents grabbing phones out of the hands of protesters, and 2 self reports of ICE destroying phones. I know you can’t believe everything you see on social media, but the sheer number of videos on Threads are, I think, a sign this is a concern. If it’s appropriate, I kindly ask you to share the information with Representative Jayapal.

Thank you.

Virgin Monk Boy's avatar

Funny how “better training” is always the answer right up until someone gets murdered. Jayapal’s saying the quiet part out loud: this isn’t a skills issue, it’s a permission issue. When you remove warrants, oversight, and consequences, you don’t get mistakes. You get exactly this.

Raven Meyer's avatar

Thank you. Have been following this very closely. I suspect the Profane Parasite is going to enact the Insurrection Act anyway. It’s what he does.

AnaMaria🌸's avatar

Why does everyone it seems skirt the subject of Gen0c1d€ perpetrated by Israe£.

The billions the US Government with the approval of 157 Elected Congressmen is Funding the most Evil execution of ethnic cleansing… the disappearance of and entire population. N€tANYahu says it, admits to it and it is applauded by the pr€Sid€nt aided by Votes from Republicans and Democrats. We can not pretend Genocide is not happening. We cannot pretend forced starvation is not hoppening, because those in power choose to overlook, close their eyes and wish it gone. More than 100 children have died from being slaughtered, starved and or frozen to death. My G*d, these human beings, like us… are being barely allowed to survive. Take a moment to look at the photos and videos of the population of Gaza, and its surrounding villages. Take a look at what was once a truly beautiful place with olive trees and fruit orchards and markets and schools and families living together in a semblance of peace. No one, not one human being deserves such horrific treatment and suffering, not one.

To bring this message closer to home… well to many in the world what is happening in Sudan, Gaza, Palestine, and many other countries is beginning to happen here. Actually it has begun already. And it is escalating at great speed because the likes of Russell Vought have agendas and timelines. Focus please Focus on Project 2025. We must think bigger! The Evils happening in Palestine are already in their final stages…those in power, Isra€£ and the Usa will flatten Gaza and as this r€G1me’s ‘leader’ has said… make it “The Riviera of The Middle East”.

DjtRuMp said this on February of 2025. Amazingly Americans chose to disregard this statement… well let’s take a look at what 1sRA€£ has done since February 26, 2025. How many more human beings have been murdered by pulverized human beings using bombs, drones, rundown by tanks and granades, and firearms. These are being used by the IDF under the authority of their leader, N€tANYahu.

One of several articles: “Trump’s dangerous proposal to turn Gaza into a “Riviera of the Middle East” represents a troubling call for ethnic cleansing and fundamentally misreads the interests of Arab partners.” …written in americanprogress.org by H A Hellyer

Wake up People! What is Happening to the Palestinian people is an Attack on All of Us.

Please submit a list of each of the elected Democrats who voted to continue funding Isra€£ to mass destroy an Entire Population… because knowingly , they have done just that. Evil is rotting America from the top, down… it must be stopped not just talked about.

joAn's avatar

Thank you, Qasim, for this interview! I am so proud of Pramila... an amazing Democracy star from our State. Please keep following the progress of her committee's work. It is not well reported elsewhere.

Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

She's excellent. We need more like her.

Janie Starr's avatar

Thank you so much Qasim for holding this important interview with Pramela Jayapal. I am proud and grateful that she is my congressional representative from the state of Washington. We can always count on her to hold the line to show up for justice on all fronts and to fight every day for the dignity of people all over this country, regardless of their place of origin.

Hannah's avatar

You may want to correct her first name. Looks like autocorrect ignored you!

Janie Starr's avatar

thanks - ignored me TWICE - GOOD GRIEF!

Hannah's avatar

I have been following Rep. Jayapal for many years. She is the embodiment of a public servant. Thank you for your interview with her.

Janis Elliott's avatar

She is amazing and I’m so happy she was in the cast today. We need more people like her!!

Elizabeth Boerstling's avatar

Absolutely. Identify them for who/what they are, what they represent. Democrats need to say it loud and clear, not they need more training. They are who and what they are.

Celeste Myslewski's avatar

This is all such important information, Qasim. As with many of us, I have only a certain amount of money to work with. Yours is the only independent journalism I pay-support. The reason--you are an extraordinary person of outstanding character, and I mean that sincerely. I truly trust and value your observations. We all definitely NEED you now.

Thanks for being here.

Francesca Cee's avatar

I feel the same way. Qasim is the only person I have as a paid subscription. Money is tight but he really deserves the support. He's one of the few voices of reason right now.

Joonbug's avatar

Love you, Qasim.