On November 7th the U.S. House of Representatives decided to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI),  a member of Congress. This move has generated controversy, as it is seen by critics as an attempt to stifle the voice of the American representative in Congress.

Tlaib, known for her support for Palestine, faced censure due to her remarks regarding the Israel Palestine conflict. The motion accused her of spreading "narratives" about the attack on Israel that occurred on October 7th, 2023 and advocating for the destruction of Israel.

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On October 7th, Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, attacked Israel by land and air, killing 1,400  Israelis. The deaths of these Israelis are tragic, having led to a war declared by Israel, but what’s with pro-Palestinian demonstrators yelling “Free Palestine!” across the world? Why has this event sparked these pro-Palestinian demonstrations? 

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On October 14th the High School Democrats of America Muslim Caucus Spoke with Fatima Iqbal Zubair. She is the current Progressive Caucus Chair of the California Democratic Party and ran for the California State Assembly to represent District 65. In her first run in 2020 she was notably endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. She ran again in 2022, and although she wasn’t successful in either run she has remained a dedicated public servant.

Here, Fatima speaks about her experiences running for office and public advocacy. As well as how being a Muslim Woman and a first generation immigrant have affected her work and decision-making.

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