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Democracy Now! 2025-07-08 Tuesday

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Jul 8, 2025
Yasmin Ansari, Arizona Congressmember and the youngest female member of Congress, discusses the dire need for budget transparency and legislation impacting immigration enforcement. John Bellamy Foster, a sociology professor, highlights the urgent call for climate action in the face of catastrophic flooding in Texas. They explore the complexities of foreign policy, accountability among lawmakers, and the evolving dynamics of public opinion on Palestinian rights as Netanyahu visits Washington, shedding light on critical global and domestic issues.
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ADVICE

Hold Republicans Accountable

  • Hold accountable Republicans who voted for the budget that cuts Medicaid and clean energy.
  • Organize town halls to raise awareness about the devastating impacts of the budget law.
ANECDOTE

Eloy Detention Center Visit

  • Yasmin Ansari visited Eloy Detention Center and spoke with women detainees who shared stories of forced marches and dehumanizing treatment.
  • Detainees faced overcrowding, poor medical care, and cruel conditions, worse than prison.
INSIGHT

Gaza 'Freedom to Choose' Critique

  • Netanyahu's talk of giving Palestinians the 'freedom to choose' to leave Gaza is Orwellian and misleading.
  • Palestinians want the freedom to return home, not forced relocation to other countries as refugees again.
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