Category: POLITICS
The Zone of Interest, at the Beach
People enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv, August 9, 2025.A strip of sea and sand; a few miles south, a strip of siege and sand. The same Mediterranean light touches both. Only one side may enter the water. “Zone of interest” (after Jonathan Glazer’s film) names a moral geography: a private Eden maintained beside a ...
The Green Surge in Dearborn: How 2024 Broke the Two-Party Script
Excerpt: It wasn’t a blip. Dearborn delivered one of the nation’s most visible Green breakthroughs in 2024: 18% for Jill Stein at the top of the ticket, 15% straight-ticket Green, and robust showings down-ballot. Here’s what changed—and what could make it stick. The Headline Numbers In Dearborn’s presidential tally, Jill Stein (Green) recorded 7,697 votes (18.37%)—one of her strongest ...
Parents need to take their kids to Townhalls not McDonalds
Tonight’s special: democracy. Take your kids to a town hall—teach them to ask questions, not just place orders. #TownhallsNotMcDonalds #CivicParenting #RaiseCitizens #DearbornBlog
Basecamp & the Future of Activist Organization: A Live Discussion with Esmée Silverman
This Tuesday, Dearborn Blog invites you to a special live discussion with one of the nation’s most dynamic young activists: Esmée Silverman.
AXON FUSUS DEPLOYMENT IN DEARBORN … Community Stuck Between Trust and Trauma
In the heart of Arab America, where chants of “Free Palestine” have echoed for months, the City of Dearborn has approved a $723,101 real-time surveillance platform known as Axon Fusus. Officially endorsed by the city council in a unanimous vote, the initiative has sparked both enthusiasm for public safety and deep concern over privacy and political contradiction.
Michigan Ballot Initiative Pushes for Ranked Choice Voting: A Path Toward a More Representative Democracy
Dearborn, MI — A new grassroots initiative is underway across Michigan to transform the way we vote — and it might be the most important election reform effort in a generation. The Rank MI Vote campaign is leading a ballot initiative to enact Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for Michigan’s major elections, including presidential primaries, statewide ...
War criminals with Peace Prizes?Netanyahu nominates Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize
https://youtu.be/lltJaV79it8?si=O5vrzlz1PDEMGjAm 🕊️ War criminals with Peace Prizes?Netanyahu nominates Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize — while Gaza burns, mercenaries kill the hungry, and history repeats.This isn’t irony.It’s tradition.#NobelPeacePrize #GenocideInGaza #Trump2024 #Netanyahu #GazaGenocide #WarCriminals #Palestine #StopTheWar #HumanRights #DarkHistory #ExposeTheTruth #TikTokNews #SatireWithTruth
Introducing a Journey Through the Foundations of Universal Human Values: Article 1: Freedom
Written and shared with Musings readers by Livonia resident and author Wissam CharafeddineAs an Arab American activist, author, and educator dedicated to the values of human dignity, justice, and enlightenment, I have long been fascinated by the evolution of human rights across civilizations. Our modern understanding of freedom, equality, and human dignity did not arise ...
Over 600 days of GENOCIDE: Action Is Our Only Option
Urgent Updates On The Genocide In Gaza You Are Invited Dear Wissam Please join this important webinar on the Genocide in Gaza Sunday June, 1st at 12 PM EST Register to attend here. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aUUzycRDSwaem750Nc6iFg Over 600 Days into the Genocide in Gaza – Action is Our Only Option To End The Genocide In Palestine. The ...
The Border and the Bars: A True American Nightmare
A dynamic Arab American Activist, Author, Entrepreneur, Educator, and Engineer. With a Master’s in Software Engineering, bridges the worlds of technology, education, and community leadership. A founder of numerous nonprofit initiatives and a dedicated scholar of Islamic Studies, Arab identity, and history, Wissam brings deep insight and bold ideas to every space he enters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zy7qu15xVc ...