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0 Politics Antisemitism

American Jews have a Hasan Piker problem. Solving it is going to hurt

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 25 Apr

The article discusses the controversial figure Hasan Piker, a prominent anti-Zionist Twitch streamer whose involvement in the political scene with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has sparked concern among American Jews.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Abdul El-Sayed brings in campaign cash from head of Hamas-cheering group

Will Bredderman in Jewish Insider · 24 Apr

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for Michigan's Senate, received campaign contributions from the Barakat family, known for their ties to pro-Hamas activities and antisemitic views.

0 Politics Israel

Alan Dershowitz quits Democratic Party, calling it ‘most anti-Israel party in U.S. history’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 22 Apr

Prominent attorney Alan Dershowitz, known for his strong pro-Israel stance and past legal representation of controversial figures like Donald Trump, has announced his departure from the Democratic Party, citing its perceived anti-Israel shift.

0 Politics Israel

U.S. Senate candidate from Michigan calls Israeli government 'evil' like Hamas

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 19 Apr

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sparked controversy by equating the Israeli government with Hamas, describing both as evil due to their involvement in killing tens of thousands of people.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Temple Israel rabbi criticizes Michigan Senate candidate for 'offensive' remarks about attack

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 10 Apr

Rabbi Jen Lader of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, criticized U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for his comments regarding a violent attack on her synagogue.

0 Antisemitism Politics

This Week in Jew-Hate: The Two Faces of Abdul El-Sayed

Rabbi Jen Lader in The Free Press · 10 Apr

Rabbi Jen Lader of Michigan's Temple Israel shares her recent harrowing experience of antisemitism that underscores a persistent global issue.

0 Politics Communities

Michigan Gets Its Own Mamdani

Olivia Reingold in The Free Press · 9 Apr

Abdul El-Sayed's electrifying presence on the University of Michigan campus highlights his popularity among young voters, despite being behind in the polls for the Michigan Senate race.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In rallies taking on Israel, a defiant Hasan Piker boosts Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 8 Apr

Hasan Piker, a controversial Twitch streamer often accused of antisemitism, joined Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul el-Sayed on campaign stops, drawing significant attention and criticism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Michigan Democrats, Jewish leaders uneasy over Senate candidate’s alliance with Hasan Piker

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 6 Apr

Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, is facing backlash from Jewish leaders and fellow Democrats for campaigning with streamer Hasan Piker, who is accused of antisemitic rhetoric.

0 Politics Communities

Abdul El-Sayed on Reaching Across Divides

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 24 Aug 2025

Abdul El-Sayed, an Egyptian-American Muslim and Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, discusses his experiences and political views in a conversation with Peter Beinart.

0 Politics Culture

Abdul El-Sayed is Running for Senate

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 21 Aug 2025

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Michigan and son of Egyptian immigrants, is the focus of an upcoming Zoom talk hosted by Peter Beinart.