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Risë Taylor's avatar

So sorry you are subjected to this firehose of foul hatred. May you and your loved ones be safe.

I have been able to subscribe due to the sale - it is equivalent to 10-12 liters of milk now (how I measure all expenses, lol). Mas salaam.

Nancy B's avatar

I am so glad to be subscribed to your substack. You are a kind rational minded fighter so needed at such a troubling time. Thank you for everything you are doing.

we are in this fight together no matter what religion, skin color or any other differences we have.

patti smith's avatar

It continues to amaze me how prejudiced, ignorant and vicious so many people are! They act as though nobody ever taught them to be considered, thoughtful and interested in the perspectives and concerns of anyone not exactly like them. So many today have no manners and no sense of the appropriate. They seem to have been raised by hyenas instead of humans!

whatdidyouexpect's avatar

It's unfortunate how ugly some people can be. Fortunately it's as an anonymous coward on the Internet most of the time! Stay strong we are all in this together and your work makes a difference.

Shellyj's avatar

Stand your ground! I send prayers to you and all standing for Human Beings! That idiot calling names certainly does not recognize the children of Abraham include you, and it will be a surprise to him/her to recognize Jesus did not have blue eyes, light hair, or white skin!!! Thank you!

Jessica Johnson's avatar

I wish you luck

Zoe's avatar

You do you. You inspire future human rights lawyers and activists. You and your family make the USA a better country!

Anita Butler's avatar

I admire your courage and commitment. Thank you Qasim

DeeF's avatar

Just made a one-time contribution to help you continue to keep us informed and wake us up! I hope the day will come when every person in this country is appreciated, safe, and free! Thank you!

JASFunGrammie's avatar

YOU ARE RIGHT QASIM! NONE OF US ARE FREE UNTIL ALL OF US ARE FREE!

Marcia Z Bookstein's avatar

I would like to make phone calls again for your election. Maybe, with Mamdani's recent success, and Abdul winning the primary, you will consider it. Ten years ago it would have been unthinkable. Time creates change.

Those bigots are way ballsier than us normal people. I would never think of writing something so hate-filled. But I see what a tightknit community they have created amongst themselves. How does this happen?

Lori LeClaire's avatar

So glad you’re on our side.

B.Ruth. Cornwell's avatar

The white supremacist cannot be discussed without disgust. Therefore I will protect my blood pressure by instead, thanking you and all your supporters for preserving sanity and humanity with measured tolerance and universal hope .

Luckily I already renewed my subscription earlier this year because right now it is very much low tide with my fortunes, and the list of organizations needing my help stretches to infinity.

Years ago I learned an astounding fact: The poorest province in Canada consistently gives to charity on a per capita basis, more than any other of the richer provinces. Newfoundland and Labrador have endured generations of exploitation and poverty - they understand the urgent value of mutual aid. So must we all!

B.Ruth. Cornwell's avatar

Thank you. I do not always have control over how my comments appear. It is a happy occasion when the thoughts and words come together.

Robert Blake's avatar

Can't be making any fiscal contribution brother. I aint got any money, save a little cash in my pocket with urgent needs to be spent on. But I like and share. It's all I can do. Appreciate you. Be safe.

patti smith's avatar

A lot of us are there now!

Robert Blake's avatar

I've been there all my life. But I'm privileged to be in the position of having no dependents and few responsibilities. I live off grid and, although I've been in the same place for a year now, I tend to move about. A bit of a gypsy heart I suppose. I don't have cause for complaint though. My life is what my choices have made it and I'm nobodies victim. Poor is a relative term and I see very clearly how wealthy my life is compared to many. I may not have any money behind me, but I have a treasure trove of good friendships, incredible memories and experiences and for the most part I still have enough of my health to get about and go where I want to be and make myself useful when I get there. Life is good, even when it ain't. 😉

Marcia Z Bookstein's avatar

People, most people, have become poorer, and more anxious about money. A buddy was talking about how Social Security is due to run out soon. I'm sorry this is happening here. Take care of yourself, and I'll be working the next couple of months to elect people supporting Medicare for All, as those people are also for closing out the wars and taxing the wealthy.

Ainsley's avatar

Is there a different pay option than PayPal? I did want to contribute a bit.

Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

I suppose Venmo and Zelle also work. But no pressure. I don't want to be a burden on anyone!

Ainsley's avatar

Thank you for responding, but dang, this old rural woman has a credit union debit card. Your work is valuable and valued.

Jack Duggan's avatar

"Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong." Jean-Jacques Rosseau