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Committed to a Real Democracy

Feb 29, 2024
The podcast discusses the Michigan primaries and protest votes from Muslim Americans against Biden's stance on Israel. It also covers Aaron Bushnell's extreme protest and an investigative series on Imam Jamil Al-Amin and FBI's cointelpro.
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  • Muslim Americans cast 'uncommitted' votes to signal Biden's lack of empathy towards Palestinians.
  • 'Radical' podcast exposes FBI involvement in Imam Jamil Al-Amin's case, highlighting government surveillance tactics.

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Uncommitted Protest Vote in Michigan Primary

Over 100,000 people cast uncommitted votes in the Michigan primary to send a signal to the Biden campaign about the significance of the Muslim and Arab community in the state. Nina Turner emphasized the issue of Gaza during a CNN appearance, highlighting the devastation in the region. The protest vote aimed to pressure Biden to address the Gaza conflict and utilize US influence for a ceasefire, reflecting discontent with US support for Israel.

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