- During the “People’s Conference for Palestine” in Detroit, panelist Sachin Peddada, a Ph.D. student and research coordinator at Progressive International, called the U.S. an “evil country” and urged attendees to “destroy the idea of America in Americans’ heads” to dismantle notions of American exceptionalism and imperialism.
- Speaking on a panel titled “No Weapons for Genocide: The People Demand an Arms Embargo,” Peddada argued that Americans cannot understand the Palestinian plight because Israel mirrors the U.S., framing both as imperialist entities driven by greed.
- Peddada claimed the U.S. is the most responsible nation for events in Gaza, the West Bank, and the Global South since October 7, 2023, emphasizing a need to normalize criticism of American supremacy.Â
- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a censure resolution against Rep. Rashida Tlaib, accusing Tlaib, in her speech at the conference, of “vilifying her colleagues, endangering the lives of Jewish people, and celebrating terrorism.” Read More