Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi prevails in immigration court regarding deportation case
A Palestinian activist known for his anti-Israel protests at Columbia University will remain in the U.S., as an immigration judge has denied the government’s deportation efforts. This decision was made by Judge Nina Froese on February 13, who concluded that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had not presented enough evidence to justify Mohsen Mahdawi’s […]
Palestinian protester Mohsen Mahdawi graduates from Columbia University after his release from ICE detention
From a legal struggle to a graduation milestone. Mohsen Mahadawi, a protester from Columbia University, was seen walking across the graduation stage on Monday. The 34-year-old, draped in a kefiyeh, paused as he heard cheers from some of his fellow graduates. A legal permanent resident, Mahadawi faced questioning from federal authorities during an interview on […]
Court allows Mohsen Mahdawi to participate in Columbia graduation
A federal judge decided on Wednesday that Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University student, can attend his graduation despite ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to deport him. Recently released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, Mahdawi will be allowed to be in New York for Columbia’s ceremony on May 21. Judge […]
Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi describes the release as a win for democracy.
Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, recently shared his experience following his detention by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), describing it as a “democratic victory.” He recounted being taken into custody by federal immigration officials during a naturalization interview in mid-April. He wrote, “We were just moments away from missing a flight to […]
Don’t worry, gen Z! A billionaire boomer says your lives are going to be great | Arwa Mahdawi
ceveryone. Things may seem tough at the moment, but that means that billionaires will hurry up and reassure everyone, especially the uneven young people, and everything will be fine. In fact, it’s better than OK. According to Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, despite the current economic and political instability, Gen Z should be grateful […]
The year in patriarchy: coconut trees, ‘childless cat ladies’ and crimes against humanity | Arwa Mahdawi
2024 was a very modest, very cautious, very dystopian year. I started my annual review of last year by saying that it was the hottest year on record. And… guess what? 2024 will exceed 2023. hottest year on record. Many of the same extreme themes from last year also continue. Anti-abortion activists are still trying […]
My daughter will be an only child – and I’m not going to feel guilty about it | Arwa Mahdawi
FOr a few years ago, I kept several vials of strangers' sperm on ice. Let me be clear: it's not just hanging out next to frozen peas in the freezer. They are stored in a fancy cryobank, and every six months a $285 charge appears on my credit card statement for the storage privilege. I've […]
Elon Musk is on track to be a trillionaire – if America doesn’t turn against him first | Arwa Mahdawi
CThank you to Elon Musk, a true galactic genius who recently made perhaps the smartest investment in the world. tech billionaire spending Over $277 million It supported Donald Trump along with many other Republican candidates in the election, and its $250 million investment paid off handsomely. Mr Musk's net worth has increased by 77% since […]
I moved to another city – and found an unexpected way to make new friends | Arwa Mahdawi
IIt started in my mid-30s. “A great start.” Gradually, then suddenly, my friends in New York began to disappear. Some people moved outside the city. Some have moved on to different stages of life. Some people have become more focused on their careers and have no free time. Or maybe you've had a child and […]
McDonald Trump had a shift serving fries. Will the stunt supersize his base? | Arwa Mahdawi
RRemember the creepy clown sightings that started in 2016? Scary clowns began appearing all over the world, scaring small children. The trend has even scared McDonald's executives, who have begun phasing out McDonald's due to the “current climate surrounding clown sightings in the community.” Eight years later, there was another creepy clown sighting at a […]