Topic: Linda Sarsour

7 chapters across the catalog

Brood X
Episode 1331 1:23:30 - 1:27:53

1331: Brood X

Diversity Activism, Chip Roy Controversy, Yellow Box Trend

Activists like Linda Sarsour are incorporating anti-Asian sentiment into broader social justice narratives. Texas Representative Chip Roy faced criticism for using a "lynching" metaphor during a hearing on Asian American violence. Additionally, a "yellow box" social media trend is criticized as a reductive and insulting form of virtue signaling similar to the Black Lives Matter black square.

Thank You Comrade
Episode 1162 53:46 - 58:38

1162: Thank You Comrade

Linda Sarsour, DSA Fundraising Speech

Activist Linda Sarsour delivered a blunt closing speech at the DSA convention, telling attendees that the organization was not meant to make them feel "comfortable." She criticized members for focusing on personal grievances and urged them to prioritize fundraising and the election of the National Political Committee (NPC). Sarsour emphasized that building a movement in a capitalist nation requires significant financial resources.

Boof a Lemon
Episode 1073 31:51 - 36:53

1073: Boof a Lemon

Rage Rooms, Emily's List, Anti-Patriarchy Movements

An Eventbrite listing for a "Rage Room" in Evanston, Illinois, invites women to smash pinatas and flip tables to vent anger against the patriarchy. Proceeds from the $25 tickets benefit Emily's List, a political action committee that supports pro-choice Democratic female candidates. The movement is linked to a broader "anti-patriarch" sentiment on social media, which some observers claim is being fomented by radical activists like Linda Sarsour.

Robo-Trump
Episode 992 20:53 - 22:31

992: Robo-Trump

Linda Sarsour Sexual Harassment Allegations, Women's March

Linda Sarsour, co-founder of the Women's March, faces accusations of enabling sexual assault and harassment within her organization. The report suggests a pattern of ignoring workplace misconduct. This development occurs amid the broader "Me Too" movement and ongoing scrutiny of political figures on Capitol Hill.

Throw a Rock
Episode 893 2:51:23 - 2:58:36

893: Throw a Rock

Women's March on Washington, Intersectionality Definition

Organizers of the upcoming Women's March on Washington discuss their "grassroots" movement, which has gained significant traction on social media. The co-chairs, including Linda Sarsour, use the term "intersectionality" to describe their platform, which covers issues from reproductive rights to climate justice. Critics argue the movement lacks a focused message and is primarily driven by a shared opposition to Donald Trump.

Citadels of Censorship
Episode 698 25:40 - 31:43

698: Citadels of Censorship

Linda Sarsour, Sharia Law and Islamophobia in America

Linda Sarsour of the National Network for Arab American Communities appears on Rachel Maddow's program to discuss the challenges facing Muslims in the United States. Sarsour claims that 22 states have introduced anti-Sharia bills and alleges that Muslim children are being "executed" due to Islamophobia. The hosts criticize Maddow for failing to challenge the claim about domestic executions of children.