QasimRashid

QasimRashid , 1 day ago to random

Think about this. May 31 & June 1 is the 103 year anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre.

Tulsa Massacre survivor Viola Fletcher was born only 1 year after Harriett Tubman died, who herself was 4 when Thomas Jefferson died.

This isn't ancient history. This is contemporary reality.

QasimRashid , 1 day ago to random

Democrats should introduce legislation in every State & Federal legislature to permanently ban felon disenfranchisement & automatically restore voting rights to all formerly incarcerated citizens—and force GOP to either support it & protect voting rights or block it & ban Trump.

QasimRashid , 1 day ago to random

Can we bury the myth that Israel’s siege on Gaza is over hostages? Even the hostage families are telling us Netanyahu has no desire to secure the hostages. Believe them, and stop arming Israeli war crimes.

That’s what every person committed to justice has been screaming for the last 8 months.

QasimRashid , 2 days ago to random

How it started: I am the law & order candidate

How it’s going: Donald Trump first President convicted of a crime

My take: https://t.co/lZObaJgbwF

Headline: Trump guilty on all counts

QasimRashid , 2 days ago to random

BREAKING: Jury convicts Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts.

Poetic justice that in the state Trump took out a full page ad to falsely accuse 5 Black & brown youth of a crime & called for their death—he’s convicted of 34 counts by a jury of his peers.

Let's be clear.

Trump was NOT convicted by Biden, Clinton, Soros, Big Bird, Target, Wokeness, Disney, pride flag, CRT, or DEI. Trump was convicted by his fellow U.S. citizens under due process—as US Constitution requires

Let justice reign.

QasimRashid , 2 days ago to random

So to recap—Israel:
•Illegally spied on ICC for 9 years
•Threatened ICC prosecutor Khan
•Killed a story by Haaretz on the illegal spying by having Mossad threaten the Haaretz journalist with torture
•Bans journalists in Gaza and has killed 100+ journalists

BEHOLD: "The only democracy in the Middle East"

QasimRashid , 3 days ago to random

BREAKING: Justice Alito has sent a letter to the Senate that he is refusing to recuse himself from a clear conflict of interest in the insurrection case.

Surprised? Don't be. This is a reminder that SCOTUS has almost always been on the wrong side of the American people & democracy. And here are the receipts to prove it: https://open.substack.com/pub/qasimrashid/p/what-if-the-greatest-obstacle-to?r=fyvxf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

QasimRashid , 3 days ago to random

Israel forced Palestinians to go to a safe zone in Rafah on the promise they wouldn't be bombed—then bombed and killed 45 civilians including 32 children, burning & decapitating them.

I bring the receipts and ask, does a Red Line for Rafah even exist?
https://qasimrashid.substack.com/p/does-a-red-line-for-rafah-even-exist

QasimRashid , 4 days ago to random

WOW this is incredible & terrifying.

Israel spent over a decade spying on ICC prosecutors to "retroactively investigate incidents of interest to ICC to prove Israel’s legal system is accountable."

Meanwhile Israel has banned all journalists from Gaza and has killed 100+ journalists. This is totally what you do when you're not guilty of war crimes.

How much longer will the USA, UN, & the world enable this injustice?
https://www.972mag.com/icc-israel-surveillance-investigation/

QasimRashid , 5 days ago to random

Last week I argued before my city council that we must divest from Israel & refusal will result in the killing of innocent Palestinian lives.

The Rafah massacre killing 32 babies is exactly what will continue to happen if we don't divest Now.

90 U.S. Cities divested from apartheid South Africa & pressured the federal govt to act. Use my comments as a template for your city council. ❤️✊🏽
https://qasimrashid.substack.com/p/why-we-must-divest-from-the-siege?utm_campaign=post&triedRedirect=true

QasimRashid , 5 days ago to random

Just to be explicitly clear.

After Israel condemned the ICC for accusing them of deliberately targeting civilians, Israel forced Palestinians into a safe zone where they wouldn't be bombed—then Israel bombed & killed 32 children in that safe zone.

They burned Palestinians alive. On purpose.

ICC: Prosecute these war crimes.

QasimRashid , 5 days ago to random

My latest: What Will it Take for the USA to Stop Funding Israeli War Crimes?

Israel's latest attack on a displaced person's tent encampment in Rafah has killed 44 innocent Palestinians, 32 of them children

https://open.substack.com/pub/qasimrashid/p/what-will-it-take-for-the-usa-to?r=fyvxf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

QasimRashid , 6 days ago to random

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck loudly condemns Israel:

"The famine, the suffering of the Palestinians, the attacks in the Gaza Strip are incompatible with international law. It is indeed the case that Israel has crossed a line there, and it must not do so.”

How much longer will the United States allow itself to become isolated for the sake of Israeli war crimes?
https://www.politico.eu/article/israels-actions-incompatible-with-international-law-says-germanys-habeck/

QasimRashid , 6 days ago to random

DOD reports 0 of 569 metric tons of aid has reached starving Palestinians

US officials confirm it’s not being blocked by Hamas. But we know Israeli settlers are blocking the aid.

When Yemenis blocked ships to prevent genocide they were bombed . When Israelis block aid to enable famine they’re ignored.

The white supremacy in our foreign policy is deadly.

QasimRashid , 6 days ago to random

Alito flew the flag upside down & Thomas’s wife supported the insurrection

Trump says "stand back and stand by" & now signals “reich” propaganda

Every GOP leader refuses to say they’ll accept the 2024 election results

Under GOP, the judicial, the executive, & the legislative are all aligned to end what’s left of American democracy

QasimRashid , 8 days ago to random

To recap so far:
•ICJ orders Israel to cease all military operations in Rafah
•ICC presses forward on war crimes charges against Israeli PM
•US State Dept reports Israeli military used US weapons in violation of int’l law
•NYT & NBC report IDF targeted civilians
•Dozens of NGOs demand ceasefire & diplomacy

If international rules based order has any meaning, then the above must matter. The above must be acted upon. And those yet silent are complicit, and history will remember them accordingly.

QasimRashid , 8 days ago to random

As you watch Justice Thomas and Alito explicitly endorse racism and gerrymandering, and even go as far as to slam the Brown v Board ruling—a reminder that this corruption is who SCOTUS has always been.

Here are the receipts: https://qasimrashid.substack.com/p/what-if-the-greatest-obstacle-to

QasimRashid , 9 days ago to random

Louisiana legislature approves bill classifying abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances & the craziest thing about this is the GOP Rep who sponsored the bill did so b/c his ex-brother-in-law slipped abortion pills to his sister (in TX) w/o her knowledge—& wants to ensure it never happens again.

So—because one conservative extremist husband abused his wife—all women have to suffer?😐

This absurd bill will kill women, all thanks to the party of small Govt & personal responsibility. smh.

QasimRashid , 9 days ago to random

Spot The Difference—NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on
•Butker in 2024: "We have 3,000+ players. They have a diversity of opinions & thoughts just like America does. That's something we treasure & that's part of ultimately what makes us as a society better."

•Kaepernick in 2017: "We believe everyone should stand for the National Anthem. We want to honor our flag & our country & our fans expect that of us. The Anthem controversy is a barrier to having honest conversations & making real progress."

QasimRashid , 10 days ago to random

GOP held countless hearings to dissect every aspect of Hunter Biden's life—an unelected person with zero power—because they could.

Meanwhile Alito has the literal power to undermine the Constitution—& is out here proclaiming Viva Insurrection—and Dems can't be bothered to even wag a finger.😐

Just beyond infuriating.

QasimRashid , 10 days ago to random

First the upside down flag
Now the insurrection flag

My OpEd shows how this corruption is how SCOTUS has always been—and why the only way to save our democracy is to expand the court and impeach corrupt justices like Alito and Thomas

Read Here: https://qasimrashid.substack.com/p/what-if-the-greatest-obstacle-to

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QasimRashid , 10 days ago to random

Today, Ireland, Norway, and Spain announced their recognition of Palestine as an independent state—a decision that will formally take effect on May 28. Two thirds of UN Member States already recognize Palestine as a sovereign state.

The US Govt has claimed to work towards a Palestinian state for 76 years but has failed.

The Israeli Govt is publicly declaring they will never recognize a Palestinian state.

The UN must step in & recognize Palestine for the sake of justice.

It is long past time.

QasimRashid , 11 days ago to random

Israel’s military is tipping off far-right settler terrorists to the location of aid trucks delivering vital supplies to Gaza to block delivery.

This. Is. A. War. Crime.

Israel is claiming “Hamas” is diverting aid. That is a claim all relief agencies reject. US officials also state Israel has offered no evidence to support allegations that Hamas is diverting aid.

Imagine being more upset at ICC for prosecuting this than at the famine its enabling: https://t.co/t9umHxFsUQ

QasimRashid , 12 days ago to random

Beware of attempts to smear the ICC prosecution by claiming that ICC has "equated Israel & Hamas."

ICC has done no such thing. That's not how law works. The law works by comparing a person's behavior with what the law says is legal & illegal. That's what's happened here. Period.

QasimRashid , 12 days ago to random

If the US saw lack of ICC jurisdiction as a valid defense that exempts Israel from ICC prosecution, then US would not have welcomed ICC arrest warrants for Putin—who also rejects ICC jurisdiction. But instead the US happily welcomed ICC warrants against Putin, and stands by those warrants to this day.

International rules based order mandates consistency in law and the application of law—for opponents & allies alike. That's how justice is supposed to work.

QasimRashid , 12 days ago to random

BREAKING: ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan announces arrest warrants for Hamas leadership Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, & Ismail Haniyeh, and Israeli leadership PM Benjamin Netanyahu & Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Both parties are charged with multiple specific war crimes. Both parties must stand trial. No one is above the law as this is how we protect international rules based order. Posting a detailed analysis soon.

QasimRashid , 13 days ago to random

Senators Rubio, Vance, & Scott, among others, refuse to say they'll accept election results
SCOTUS Justices Alito & Thomas are actively in support of insurrectionists
Speaker Johnson wants the Bible to supersede the Constitution

Fascism isn't headed to America—it's already here.

QasimRashid , 14 days ago to random

I’m so glad public libraries already exist. Coupd you I magine trying to sell the idea of libraries to politicians in 2024?

“You want to build a large public complex on prime real estate that gives away free books & education & community events—paid for by our tax dollars? Are you crazy??”

QasimRashid , 14 days ago to random

In 2022 SCOTUS ruled 6-3 that public school teachers & other staff can lead students in prayer.

Now Louisiana will require all schools that receive public funding to display the Ten Commandments, including colleges and universities.

If it’s prayer these guys want, if you’re a public school teacher who wants to learn the Islamic call to prayer, i.e. the Adhaan, to teach your students, let me know.🙃
https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/05/17/louisiana-10-commandments-classrooms

QasimRashid , 15 days ago to random

Lebron James spoke out & was told shut up & dribble

Colin Kaepernick took a knee & was labeled unpatriotic

Serena Williams spoke out & was demonized as the angry Black woman

Harrison Butker spews right wing absurdities & he's a truth teller

Can't qwhite put my finger on why🤔

QasimRashid , 15 days ago to random

My latest:

SCOTUS has repeatedly ruled that police have no legal duty to protect us—so why do we keep throwing money at an org with no duty to keep us safe? And perhaps most importantly, how do we actually ensure public safety?

Read sub & share: https://qasimrashid.substack.com/p/how-many-people-realize-police-have

QasimRashid , 16 days ago to random

BREAKING: Gov Abbot pardons Daniel Perry despite Perry's plan to kill Muslims & Black people—then succeeding in killing a BLM protestor (who was a Veteran). "All lives matter" crowd proudly celebrates killing Muslims & Black people.

A reminder once more that a system cannot fail those it was never meant to protect.

QasimRashid , 17 days ago to random

Monday I published this article asking if Israel recognizes Palestine’s right to exist?
https://open.substack.com/pub/qasimrashid/p/honest-question-does-israel-recognize?r=fyvxf&utm_medium=ios

Hateful emails called me “antisemitic” for doubting Israel’s support of a 2 state solution

Netanyahu today: “A two state solution would be a reward for terrorists.”😐

I don’t need any apologies. I just need my tax dollars to stop funding this atrocity.

QasimRashid , 17 days ago to random

Virginia GOP banning fiction novels about slavery because they’re allegedly traumatic to white kids but renaming their schools to Confederate terrorists despite their documented trauma on Black kids, aren't protecting children or education, they're protecting white supremacy.

QasimRashid , 18 days ago to random

To recap the last 24 hours:
•No UNRWA aid allowed, period
•No aid trucks in Gaza since May 5
•Israeli settlers destroy aid near border crossing
•White House approves $1B more in military aid to Israel

Embodying "money for war but can't feed the poor" in all it's shamefulness

QasimRashid , 21 days ago to random

All 12 universities in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed & ~250 teachers & 5000 students killed.

Why is anyone surprised students globally want their universities to divest from corporations building the bombs destroying Gaza’s universities & killing their students & teachers?

On what moral grounds can a university administration claim to care about higher education while actively funding the violent destruction of universities in another part of the world? It’s absurd this is even a debate.

QasimRashid , 22 days ago to random

Nearly 700 Jewish professors call on Biden to veto bill equating criticism of Israel to antisemitism—specifically objecting to the IHRA definition of antisemitism as criticism of Israel.

Biden should listen, and focus on combatting actual antisemitism.
https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4651826-jewish-professors-biden-antisemitism-legislation/

QasimRashid , 23 days ago to random

Sr Airman Roger Fortson was at home when cops entered unannounced & shot him dead 6 times.

The cop claimed he acted in self defense when he saw Fortson holding a firearm—which Fortson legally owned. The cop is on admin leave.

How are you going to illegally break into an innocent man's home unannounced & claim self defense? Horrific injustice.
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlanta-airman-killed-by-florida-deputy-lawyer-says-they-went-into-wrong-apartment/5SSTU5VRPRHFDBUCBKWFF4T73Y/

QasimRashid , 24 days ago to random

I cannot logically discuss Israel/Gaza with people who believe this atrocity began with Hamas war crimes on 10/7.

If you ignore a 60 year illegal military occupation, 700K illegal settlements, a two decade blockade, 7000 Palestinians indefinitely detained in Israeli prison w/o charge, 800 Palestinian children indefinitely detained in Israeli prison w/o charge & denied access to counsel or parents, & at least 240 Palestinians killed by IDF from 1/1-10/6/23—then you are not engaging in good faith

QasimRashid , 24 days ago to random

SCOTUS continues to strip away our basic rights, has effectively banned abortion in much of the country, refuses ethics reform, and now considers whether a President has basically unlimited immunity.

It's far past time Democrats got the courage to Expand the Court & save our democracy.

Read my latest: https://qasimrashid.substack.com/p/expand-scotus-and-save-democracywhile

QasimRashid , 25 days ago to random

There are 600,000 children in Rafah. They have nowhere else to go. If you support an invasion of Rafah, you're saying the lives and well-being of those children don't matter.

If you saw those children as your own, opposing the invasion wouldn't be a question. If you don't see them as your own, it's because they've been dehumanized to you. Otherwise no person with a conscience would look at an innocent child, let alone 600,000 innocent children, and agree they deserve to be bombed and killed.

QasimRashid , 26 days ago to random

Incredible. Read the text of the ceasefire agreement.

The ceasefire mandated release of ALL Israeli hostages, a permanent & indefinite ceasefire—meaning Hamas could never offensively take up arms against Israel again—and Qatar, Egypt, USA, & the UN serving as Guarantors.

Israel still said no.😐
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/6/text-of-the-ceasefire-proposal-approved-by-hamas

QasimRashid , 26 days ago to random

12 MAGA GOP Senators threaten the ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, as well as the ICC, as well as Khan's family. They call prosecution of Israel for war crimes an attack on US sovereignty. What?

Btw threatening the ICC is also a violation of int'l law.
https://t.co/pVvXi4IB6C

QasimRashid , 26 days ago to random

Its Govt has banned Al Jazeera from reporting.
Its military has killed ~150 journalists reporting inside Gaza.
Pro war Senators have threatened the ICC Prosecutor if he issues a warrant for its Prime Minister.

Are we seriously to believe these are the actions of a nation following international law?

QasimRashid , 27 days ago to random

Watching the bear vs man in forest stories & I remember when our 9-year-old son said some boys at recess offered to play with him if 'he hugged & kissed a girl.'

He replied, "No, that's inappropriate," & told us he didn't mind not being able to play with those boys after all. Later his teacher shared she was happy he stood up to peer pressure.

Y'all—it's never too early to teach boys about consent & boundaries. Have the convo. Then again. And again. Boys will be the boys we teach them to be.

QasimRashid , 27 days ago to random

McDonald’s reported $1.9B in Q1 profits yet is 2nd only to Walmart on employees who receive welfare.

This class warfare against working people is another reminder that the USA isn't $34T in debt because the poor rely too much on welfare & pay too little tax—but because billionaires pay too little tax & rely too much on corporate welfare.
#TaxBillionaires

QasimRashid , 27 days ago to random

On Gaza Israel is:
•blocking humanitarian aid from Gaza
•banning western journalists from entering Gaza
•continuing to kill hundreds of journalists IN Gaza,
•And now banning Al Jazeera

These are not the acts of the most moral army in the world—they’re the acts of an army desperate to avoid accountability for war crimes.

And USA continuing to arm this army makes the U.S. Govt complicit & in violation of our own Leahy Laws, which specifically forbid arming nations engaging in these injustices.