Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-08-05 Tuesday
Aug 5, 2025
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, a Texas State Representative, discusses her fight against a redistricting plan threatening Hispanic representation. Chris Smalls, founder of Amazon's first labor union, shares his experiences with activism and the Gaza aid ship. Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist and filmmaker, highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for global attention. The conversation dives into political tensions in Texas, the effects of legislative actions on democracy, and the escalating violence in Israel and Palestine.
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Eyewitness Account of Oda Hadalin's Killing
- Ty Kavanaugh witnessed Oda Hadalin's shooting and helped treat the wounded amidst settler violence.
- Israeli forces targeted villagers and detained internationals while ignoring the shooter.
Settler Violence and Injustice in West Bank
- Basel Adra describes settlers' ongoing violence and illegal expansion in Palestinian villages.
- The settler who killed Oda Hadalin was freed while the victim's family remains detained, fueling ongoing tension.
Withholding Body Sparks Hunger Strike
- Israel withholds Oda Hadalin's body, demanding restrictions the family rejects.
- Sixty women from Oda's community began a hunger strike demanding justice and dignified funeral rights.