Lately, it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders.
Donald Trump and his goons are wreaking havoc in our communities, turning our economy upside down, and making life worse for us — all while sending billions of our tax dollars overseas to fuel genocide.
And I know I’m not alone in feeling this frustration.
So the question is simple, John: What are we going to do about it?
One thing that would make a tangible difference is winning back the Senate and using our majority to stop awful MAGA bills like this from seeing the light of day. 👇
But first, we have to decide, together, what kind of Democratic Party we’re going to be if we want to win back the trust of voters — and unfortunately, we’re not there yet.
There is no issue where the Democratic Party’s internal crisis is more visible than Gaza.
Across this country — among Democrats, independents, young voters — people are horrified that our tax dollars are being used to enable the bombing, starvation, and genocide of children and families of Gaza.
Yet too many establishment leaders are still pretending nothing has changed. The silence is LOUD. And some candidates are falling in line with this strategy. Here’s what that looks like in our primary:
These approaches don’t inspire anyone, and they certainly won’t move people to believe in or fight for our vision.
Meanwhile, the establishment and groups like AIPAC are doing their best to squash the next generation of qualified Democratic candidates (myself included) on the basis that they are not “pro-Israel” enough.
If we’re going to withstand that pressure and win, we need to stick together and send an unmistakable message about where the Democratic Party needs to go. If you’re able, donating even a small amount helps us do that:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/em-ms-aes-20260120-1-ak?refcode=em20260120-1580
John, I’ve been clear from day one: No more taxpayer dollars for genocide.
And because I’ve taken that stand — because I refuse AIPAC money and corporate PAC money — this race has become something bigger than just Michigan.
There is an open conflict inside the Democratic Party. Between those who believe our path forward runs through moral clarity and people-powered movements, and those who believe the safest route is staying quiet and keeping donors comfortable.
That conflict is going to be decided in races like ours, John.
And now that it’s officially the election year, the stakes just got real.
The money raised right now determines who builds the strongest organizing operation, who gets the most ads on the air, and who defines the narrative before Michigan is flooded with outside spending.
That’s why your support matters so much.
When we post strong grassroots fundraising numbers early in the year, it sends a clear signal — to the media, to party leadership, to AIPAC and every other special interest watching closely — that this campaign is not fringe, not symbolic, and not going away.
If you’re able, I’m asking you to chip in today to help us start this election year strong:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/em-ms-aes-20260120-1-ak?refcode=em20260120-1580
Every contribution helps us build early, organize everywhere, and show that this movement is bigger than any AIPAC check.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
In solidarity,
Abdul
