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An anomaly. Neuroscientist @MIT. Palestinian-Canadian. Feminist. Husband. | The brain; chaos; politics; art; finance. Tweets my own. اطلبوا العلم ولو بالصين.
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Aug 13 13 tweets 7 min read
Let’s take a moment to reflect on Black-Palestinian solidarity—🧵 /12.Image From the streets of Ferguson to the occupied territories of Palestine exists a powerful alliance that transcends borders, cultures, and continents. This relationship is more than just a political stance; it is a profound, familial connection born out of a shared recognition of oppression and resistance.

In the United States, the civil rights movement and the fight against systemic racism both parallel the Palestinian struggle against Israeli occupation and apartheid. This kinship blossomed in the 1960s and '70s when visionaries like Malcolm X and organizations such as the Black Panther Party openly supported Palestinian liberation, viewing it as part of a broader, global struggle against imperialism and colonialism.

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Jan 22 25 tweets 13 min read
I will be making a video summary of the TEDDY thesis from my perspective that will be published in the coming days. For now, I prepared some tit-jacking DD for all of you to enjoy in the meantime. 🧵👇🏽 1/ Checking the "Claims" section of the Kroll site for Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. leads you to identify two abnormally large claims submitted by Brandon Adam Meadows, the first on 07/14/2023 for just over $1 billion dollars and another for $10.85 billion filed 10/26/2023: Image
Jun 7, 2022 4 tweets 1 min read
This morning I attempted to lawfully enter Jerusalem. I was immediately escorted and my phone confiscated. Every photo, text, Twitter post scrutinized. Following 7+ hours of grueling delay and invasive interrogation, I was denied entry and subsequently deported. Image Why? Because I answered every question with honesty (as requested). I proudly expressed my desire for Palestinian human rights and equal status. I was unashamed of my anti-imperialist ideology. Because I expressed disgust with Apartheid.