The Majority Report with Sam Seder

3562 - What is Ukraine Fighting For; Trump's Assault on Puerto Rico w/ Denys Pilash & Alberto Medina

Aug 18, 2025
Denys Pilash, an editor and professor from Kyiv, shares gripping insights about life in wartime Ukraine, emphasizing the struggle for democracy amid conflict. He discusses the international community's role and the risks of proposed peace agreements sidelining Ukrainian interests. Alberto Medina, an advocate for Puerto Rico's independence, highlights the island's colonial challenges and financial struggles under U.S. oversight. Their discussions intertwine historical parallels and urgent contemporary issues confronting vulnerable populations.
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INSIGHT

Historical Parallels In Refugee Rejection

  • The U.S. Congress blocked a bill to admit 10,000 Jewish refugee children in 1939, driven by xenophobia and antisemitism.
  • Sam Seder compares that history to current refusals to admit Palestinian children needing medical care.
ADVICE

Use The Congress Switchboard

  • Pressure elected officials using the Congress switchboard to oppose cruel visa suspensions and demand humanitarian care for children.
  • Call (202) 224-3121 to reach your U.S. senators and representatives and voice concern about halting medical visas.
INSIGHT

Social Media Drives Policy Moves

  • Laura Loomer's social-media campaign prompted Secretary Marco Rubio to pause Gazan medical visas.
  • Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland highlight how a fringe activists' push influenced high-level policy decisions.
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