Interview with Fatima Iqbal Zubair
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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It’s Time for a Blue New Deal for Our Oceans
Initially, CNN’s September 2019 climate change town halls felt like nothing more than a flurry of recycled and oft-repeated, albeit bold, ideas. Candidates, throughout each of their allotted hours, told similar stories, cited identical statistics, and recited the same prognostications about our futures. Despite actually caring a great deal about climate change, I almost could not resist the urge to change the channel. That is, until I came across one moment from Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s town hall.
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Diversity For The Sake Of Diversity Is Not Diversity At All
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." To this day, Martin Luther King Jr's powerful words resonate, as in all aspects of life, whether it be in business, politics, or any other sphere, it is important to prioritize picking the best candidate possible while understanding that diversity and merit can coexist simultaneously. Throughout the twenty-first century, Democrats have taken the lead in championing diversity and inclusion, while Republicans have fallen behind, seemingly by design. Democrats have passed significant diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation and have consistently demonstrated their commitment to achieving equal representation in all walks of life.
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Gen Z’s Engagement in Politics is More Important Than Ever
As one of the newest generations, Generation Z (‘Gen Z’) will be the people to inherit the world, so it’s more important than ever for them to vote. Over the past couple of years the world has changed drastically. Gen Z kids have grown up during extreme life altering events, social movements, a global pandemic and the national divide that followed. Since the 2020 presidential election the political climate has changed drastically making it critical for Gen Z to understand what they are voting for and their political identity.
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Hot McDonald’s Coffee and the Power Dynamic of SLAPP Suits
In June of this year, 83-year-old Mable Childress bought a cup of coffee from a San Francisco McDonald’s and spilled it over herself. According to the National Public Radio, Childress subsequently filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s, with her attorney Dylan Hackett claiming that “workers were negligent for improperly securing Childress' coffee cup lid and that she continues to suffer from pain and emotional distress as a result of the incident,” pain of which coming from burns “on her stomach, groin and leg area and left scarring on her groin.”
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Mark Thompson Starts as CNN's New CEO
After nearly two years of turmoil at CNN that culminated in the firing of former CEO Chris Licht, a new era of CNN has begun: the era of CEO Mark Thompson.
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The Importance of the 2024 Arizona Senate Election
On January 23, Arizona Democrat Congressman Ruben Gallego formally announced his bid for Senate after the idea was teased in December of 2022. As of January 11, Senator Sinema had a 59% disapproval rating among Democrats and even with Independents, 43% disapprove of her. So, who is Ruben Gallego and could he win in Arizona?
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Good Climate Change Policy Is Good Economic Policy
Throughout the summer, the United States and its surroundings have been feeling the effects of climate change. Wildfire smoke from Canada has choked millions of people in the United States, Vermont is experiencing record levels of flooding, and the hurricane season is starting earlier and deadlier than ever before. Overall the period of June to August, was the hottest summer ever recorded in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Biden’s bid for reelection: What does it mean for the Democratic Party?
Biden has officially announced his bid for reelection, and his campaign promises to have considerable consequences for the Democratic Party. In a country so politically divided, the election ahead will be evenly matched and heavily partisan. But is Biden the best candidate for the Presidency — what impact has he truly had on our country?
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Justice, Reform, and Equity: Reimagining Public Safety
In spite of 2020’s racial reckoning, officials of both parties still broadly support conventional law enforcement and policing. True justice, and a society free of police violence, will require a more fundamental shift in how we talk about public safety.
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