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Democracy Now! 2025-10-29 Wednesday

Oct 29, 2025
Mohammed Shahada, a writer from Gaza, discusses alarming ceasefire violations and the struggles facing civilians. Michaela Loach, a climate justice activist, links Hurricane Melissa's devastation to fossil fuel accountability and critiques billionaire influences on climate narratives. Han Nguyen, an Illinois State Representative, shares grassroots responses to federal immigration raids, emphasizing community rights and documentation strategies. Finally, Israeli comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi explores her film's themes of justice versus coexistence, shedding light on the power of comedy in activism.
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Ceasefires Often Become Temporary Pauses

  • Mohammed Shahada says ceasefires serve as short pauses, not real endings, because violations resume quickly.
  • He observes leaders use ceasefires as PR while keeping pressure and blockade in place.
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  • Shahada describes an
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