The Gaza factor in the US election

The Listening Post

Voters distraught over the war in Gaza are torn between Harris and Trump.

With the United States presidential election just days away, the race for the White House is too close to call.

Given the Biden administration’s support for the war in Gaza, many Arab American voters who normally vote Democrat are now leaning towards Trump, creating panic in the Democratic Party’s electoral machine.

Contributors:
Shadi Hamid – Columnist, The Washington Post
Samraa Luqman – Trump supporter
Wa’el Alzayat – CEO, Emgage
Yumna Patel – Editor-in-Chief, Mondoweiss

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More than three years after a military coup halted Myanmar’s democratic progress, journalists continue to report – often covertly or from abroad. Among them, the Mizzima network has become a symbol of the nation’s enduring struggle against military rule.

Featuring:
Mu Philista – Journalist, Kantarawaddy Times
Sein Win – Managing Editor, Mizzima
Soe Myint – Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, Mizzima

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