Mike Rogers had six weeks' notice and left the podium empty. Abdul is in the studio taking the hard questions. That tells you everything about who's willing to show up for Michiganders. bsky.app/profile/abdu...

Abdul El-Sayed@abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 9h ago

Mike DODGERS is too cowardly to show up to debate me.

We welcome the release of Turkish-Egyptian poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, following his pardon by MBZ after 20 months in detention. This is a positive step. We call on Emirati authorities to extend pardons & free remaining prisoners of conscience in the country. Read more: acmer.us/human-rights...

Human Rights Organizations Welcome the Release of Egyptian-Turkish poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi in the UAE - American Committee for Middle East Rights

Below is a letter sent by ACMER and four other human rights organizations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, welcoming the release of Egyptian-Turkish poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, f...

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🚨 Curious about our spring 2027 Leadership Development Program internship? Join us TODAY at 5-6 PM ET for a Zoom info session to learn more and ask questions. 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Today marks 6 months since Trump & Netanyahu launched their illegal war of choice in Iran.   We've lost 18 US service members, hundreds have been injured, and thousands of civilians have been killed.   Meanwhile, prices here at home have skyrocketed.   This war needs to end, NOW.

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark.

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🗣️ We're now accepting applications for the ACMER Foundation Leadership Development Program spring 2027 internship! Priority deadline is September 13. Learn more and apply here: acmer.us/LDP

Congratulations to @peggyflanagan.bsky.social on her primary victory in the Minnesota Senate race! This moment calls for courageous leaders who’ll take on the foreign policy status quo in DC — & Peggy has shown that she stands up for human rights & can't be bought. We’re proud to stand with Peggy.

We’re now accepting applications for our spring 2027 Leadership Development Program (LDP) internship! LDP interns are placed in congressional offices & NGOs working on foreign policy, human rights, and national security. Priority deadline is September 13. Learn more and apply here: acmer.us/ldp

New from @sethbinder.bsky.social ( @acmer.bsky.social ) @jwrchappell.bsky.social & JP Reppeto ( CIVIC) @elias-y.bsky.social ( @stimsoncenter.bsky.social ) examines risks associated w/ expanding cooperative defense projects as policymakers consider re: #Israel civiliansinconflict.org/publications...

US Cooperative Defense Projects 101: Legal Authorities, Funding, and Risks | Center for Civilians in Conflict

In the United States, a growing number of legislators are questioning the value and purpose of continuing traditional military aid to Israel. As support for providing billions of US taxpayer dollars a...

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US military aid to Israel has become increasingly unpopular among Americans, so Netanyahu & his allies are pitching “co-production” — or more accurately, “cooperative defense projects” — as a replacement. But these projects aren’t new.🧵 acmer.us/us-cooperati...

US Cooperative Defense Projects 101: Legal Authorities, Funding, and Risks - American Committee for Middle East Rights

In the United States, a growing number of legislators are challenging the value and purpose of continuing traditional military aid to Israel. The brutality of the Israeli government’s regional militar...

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🚨 We're looking for a political intern to join our team! Help us elect leaders who stand up for human rights. Apply by August 17. More information and how to apply here 👉 form.jotform.com/262095764377...

I was asked if I believe Israel committed war crimes in Gaza. The answer is simple. Yes. Congressman Moulton was unable to say the same.

Thank you, Michigan. I love you from the bottom of my heart!

Thank you, Virginia. Now the real work begins.

Congratulations to @donavanmckinney.bsky.social on his primary victory in MI-13! Detroit chose a new voice — one committed to human rights and willing to challenge our foreign policy’s status quo. ACMER is proud to stand with Donovan & ready to send him to Congress in November.

They said we couldn’t win while standing firmly by our values. They said prioritizing human rights was a political liability. Abdul proved them wrong.

 Congratulations to Abdul on his historic win in the Michigan primary! We’re proud to stand with Abdul & are ready to send him to DC in November.

Congratulations to @tomperriello.bsky.social on securing the Democratic nomination in VA-05! Tom has spent his career championing human rights and will bring that same commitment to Congress. ACMER is proud to stand with him. On to November.

Elon Musk's X has become the latest US tech company to bow to Saudi authorities by censoring dissidents' accounts inside the kingdom. “We were fighting tyrants back home & now we’re fighting tyrants & their cronies here...in exile," ACMER's Abdullah Alaoudh said. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Elon Musk’s X latest to block Saudi dissident accounts inside kingdom

Exclusive: More than 60 accounts on X have been made unavailable in Saudi Arabia, after similar action on Snapchat and Facebook

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Are you passionate about electing champions for human rights? Apply for ACMER’s paid political internship! Learn more and apply here: form.jotform.com/262095764377166

Are you passionate about electing champions for human rights? Apply for ACMER’s paid political internship! Learn more and apply here: form.jotform.com/262095764377166

Americans are increasingly turning against U.S. military aid to Israel, yet the House voted yesterday to deepen the US-Israel military partnership. Before any final NDAA is sent to the president for his signature, Congress should ensure that this provision is removed. www.reuters.com/business/aer...

US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defense policy bill, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pent...

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Tomorrow, an Egyptian court is expected to rule on the appeal of poet and activist Ahmed Douma — sentenced to a year in prison on trumped up "false news" charges over an article he wrote about political imprisonment. Egypt must unconditionally release him now. Read more: acmer.us/ahead-of-exp...

Ahead of Expected Judgment in Appeal, Civil Society Organizations Globally Call for the Release of Ahmed Douma - American Committee for Middle East Rights

We, the undersigned civil society organizations from across the globe, call on the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Egyptian activist, poet, and political writer Ahmed D...

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What happened to me in the West Bank was an outrage. But it is nothing compared to what Palestinians face every day. It is time to share their stories that American politics have silenced and ignored. This is our first video about Palestinians we met.

Senator Van Hollen is right. Americans don't want more spending on Trump's disastrous Iran war or deeper entanglement in Israel's military operations. The Senate should vote NO. bsky.app/profile/vanh...

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.gov · 2mo ago

Today, the Senate will take a key vote on a $1.1 TRILLION defense bill. Not only does this effectively green light Trump's illegal Iran war, it also gives the Israeli govt immense leverage over our national security. In 2023, we saw firsthand the risk that could pose⬇️

On July 16, an Egyptian appeals court will rule on the fate of writer & poet Ahmed Douma, who is in prison for writing an opinion piece — sentenced to a year for "false news" over an article about political imprisonment. acmer.us/ahead-of-exp...

Ahead of Expected Judgment in Appeal, Civil Society Organizations Globally Call for the Release of Ahmed Douma - American Committee for Middle East Rights

We, the undersigned civil society organizations from across the globe, call on the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Egyptian activist, poet, and political writer Ahmed D...

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Since March 2024, Kuwait has stripped an estimated 75,000 people of citizenship. Counting dependents, the toll likely reaches into the hundreds of thousands — marking one of the most expansive citizenship revocation campaigns in the region's recent history.

🚨 NEW REPORT: Kuwait had long been seen as a less repressive outlier in a region of entrenched authoritarianism. But since Emir Meshal took power in 2023, the tiny oil-rich nation has undergone a rapid and widespread authoritarian transformation 🧵 acmer.us/in-kuwait-an...

In Kuwait, an Emir's Crackdown Reshapes the Gulf's Last Semi-Democracy - American Committee for Middle East Rights

Introduction When American and Israeli forces launched a war on Iran at the end of February and Iran bombarded Gulf states with retaliatory strikes, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, an award-winning Kuwaiti-Americ...

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Read @acmer.bsky.social report on Kuwait's political transformation since 2023, emphasizing its intense crackdown on dissent and stripping of citizenships from tens of thousands, including @ahmedeldin.bsky.social . acmer.us/in-kuwait-an...

In Kuwait, an Emir's Crackdown Reshapes the Gulf's Last Semi-Democracy - American Committee for Middle East Rights

Introduction When American and Israeli forces launched a war on Iran at the end of February and Iran bombarded Gulf states with retaliatory strikes, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, an award-winning Kuwaiti-Americ...

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Congratulations to @bradlander.bsky.social on winning the Democratic primary in #NY10! Brad ran a campaign that stood firmly against antisemitism & islamophobia. Voters chose a principled leader who will fight to end forever wars & champion human rights in Congress. ACMER is proud to support Brad.

Congratulations to @claireforny.bsky.social on winning the Democratic primary in NY-7! A lifelong activist & organizer, Claire has spent years building power for working people & fighting for a more just future. Tonight's victory is a testament to the values she has championed throughout her career.

Thank you @beyer.house.gov & @repdelbene.bsky.social for calling for the release of Egyptian poet Galal El-Bahairy. Galal has spent over 8 years in prison in Egypt for writing lyrics. It's time for Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release him. beyer.house.gov/news/documen...

Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Beyer, DelBene Call for Immediate Release of Galal El-Bahairy

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