Charles Gaba āœ”ļø

@charlesgaba.com

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Healthcare data analysis, advocacy & snark. I also raise money for Dems. šŸ„ https://ACASignups.net šŸ”µ https://Blue26.org

Tisha B'Av (the 9th of the Hebrew month of Av) is the saddest and most solemn day in the Jewish calendar. It is a major fast day dedicated to mourning the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, which ultimately led to the centuries-long exile of the Jewish people.
Line graph showing effectuated enrollment in ACA exchange coverage in Michigan for each month in 2026 vs 2019 & 2025
Hi Charles, I am the treasurer and general helper for a Democratic candidate in Xxxxxxxxxxx, MO. I love seeing the small donations that we get through your site! :) In a red-state like Missouri, every little bit helps - so thank you for what you do!
head shots of Black Democratic state legislative candidates
Rep. AOC in Detroit to rally for Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Some people told me they drove 3+ hours to be here.
@MotorCityLib Detroit is still a mostly black city, but El-Sayed's event is looking like a Red Wings game night.
Crowd shot of Bernie Sanders/Abdul El-Sayed rally audience
Vuvliano šŸ¦ˆ šŸ‡®šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡°šŸ‡µ ā˜­ (He/It) @Vuvliano Ā· 1h Haley Stevens is evil and deserves to burn in hell for eternity for what she did to Americans on 9/11.
Urban warfare has a catastrophic impact on civilian populations and poses serious legal and operational challenges. In cities ā€” where 55 percent of the worldā€™s population currently resides ā€” civilians account for 90 percent of the casualties during war. Armed actors hide themselves among civilian populations, exposing civilians to increasingly dangerous conditions and potential harm. Civilians are often trapped between opposing forces and take enormous risks as they attempt to move to safer areas. Armed actors are not trained or equipped to fight in urban areas, thus heightening the risk to civilians and civilian objects.
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Head Shots of 154 Black Democratic state legislative candidates
Haley Stevens remix
Elissa Slotkin Verified @ElissaSlotkin Right now, Democrats cannot win just by being in opposition to Trump. They have to actually stand for something. We need to get back to basics a little bit if we want to bring back voters who may have left our party in recent years. Hereā€™s what I stand for as a Midwestern Democrat that favors pragmatism: An economy where if you work hard and play by the rules, you get ahead, and your kids do better than you did. That is the core of it, and everything else flows from there. One job that pays you well, with good benefits, where you can save money every month. Not an extra side hustle and still coming up short. A home you can actually afford. Not waiting until you are fifty to buy your first house. A place you own, where you can raise your family and build equity to pass on to your kids. Good public schools for our kids, that help train them for the jobs of the future, not the economy of thirty years ago. Healthcare that is as good as what people get in other wealthy countries, where you do not go bankrupt because you got sick. In my mind, that means a national insurance plan available to anyone at any age. A system that rewards you for taking care of yourself. And a common set of democratic rules that everyone plays by. No exceptions. No one man or one team can bend the system for themselves while everyone else follows the rules. And in my mind, that shouldnā€™t be partisan. That is the vision.
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Spreadsheet breaking out Republicans running in state legislative races in all 50 states
Spreadsheet of all 50 states w/legislative races on the ballot & Democrats running
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Control Alert: Black Jobs ā€˜26 $7,000
@TMZ šŸšØ BREAKING: Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to fill his Senate seat.
Knesset Seat Poll šŸ”“Yashar: 23 šŸ”µLikud: 22 (-1) šŸ”“Together: 16 šŸ”“Democrats: 10 šŸ”“Yisrael Beteinu: 10 (+1) šŸ”µOtzma: 8 (-1) šŸ”µShas: 8 šŸ”µUTJ: 8 šŸŸ¢Hadash-Ta'al: 5 (-1) šŸŸ¢Ra'am: 5 (+1) šŸ”µRZP: 5 (+1)
Whereas, on June 1, 2025, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national illegally in the United States, committed a terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, against marchers peacefully demonstrating in support of the release of hostages held captive by Hamas; Whereas, while shouting ā€œFree Palestineā€, Mohammed Sabry Soliman attacked the peaceful demonstrators with homemade Molotov cocktails; Whereas Mohammed Sabry Soliman stated he planned the terrorist attack for more than a year, ā€œwanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all deadā€, and would ā€œdo it [conduct an attack] againā€; Whereas the terrorist attack committed by Mohammed Sabry Soliman wounded at least 14 people who suffered burns and other injuries; Whereas, reportedly, at least one of the victims was a Holocaust survivor; Whereas everyone should pray for the quick healing of the victims of Mohammed Sabry Solimanā€™s antisemitic terrorist attack; ā€¦Resolved, That the House of Representativesā€” (1) condemns Mohammed Sabry Soliman and his antisemitic terrorist attack on peaceful demonstrators supporting the release of the hostages held by Hamas; (2) affirms that free and open communication between State and local law enforcement and their Federal counterparts remains the bedrock of public safety and is necessary in preventing terrorist attacks; and (3) expresses gratitude to law enforcement officers, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, for protecting the homeland.
Whereas, on June 1, 2025, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national illegally in the United States, committed a terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, against marchers peacefully demonstrating in support of the release of hostages held captive by Hamas; Whereas, while shouting ā€œFree Palestineā€, Mohammed Sabry Soliman attacked the peaceful demonstrators with homemade Molotov cocktails; Whereas Mohammed Sabry Soliman stated he planned the terrorist attack for more than a year, ā€œwanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all deadā€, and would ā€œdo it [conduct an attack] againā€; Whereas the terrorist attack committed by Mohammed Sabry Soliman wounded at least 14 people who suffered burns and other injuries; Whereas, reportedly, at least one of the victims was a Holocaust survivor; Whereas everyone should pray for the quick healing of the victims of Mohammed Sabry Solimanā€™s antisemitic terrorist attack; ā€¦Resolved, That the House of Representativesā€” (1) condemns Mohammed Sabry Soliman and his antisemitic terrorist attack on peaceful demonstrators supporting the release of the hostages held by Hamas; (2) affirms that free and open communication between State and local law enforcement and their Federal counterparts remains the bedrock of public safety and is necessary in preventing terrorist attacks; and (3) expresses gratitude to law enforcement officers, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, for protecting the homeland.
Israelis will go to the polls in new elections on Oct. 27, MK Ofir Katz, the head of the Knessetā€™s House Committee, announced on Sunday. Katzā€™s announcement kicks off the official countdown to elections, even as candidates have for months been campaigning as the date has remained uncertain.
In an email to Bill Clinton, @RoKhanna boasted of ā€œworking with...@AIPAC to build ties between the Indo American and pro-Israel communities" and called Tom Lantos, the first and only Holocaust survivor to serve in Congress, ā€œa close mentor.ā€ Lantos is rolling over in his grave.
A noun, a verb and AIPAC.
A Spell for Chameleon
Quote from man stabbed: ā€œWhat are you gonna do, stab me?ā€
Whereas Charles ā€œCharlieā€ James Kirk, born October 14, 1993, was a courageous American patriot, whose life was tragically and unjustly cut short in an act of political violence on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University; Whereas Charlie Kirk was a devoted Christian, who boldly lived out his faith with conviction, courage, and compassion; Whereas Charlie Kirk was a dedicated husband to his beloved wife, Erika Kirk, and a loving father to their daughter and son, exemplifying the virtues of faith, fidelity, and fatherhood; Whereas Charlie Kirk was a fierce defender of the American founding and its timeless principles of life, liberty, limited government, and individual responsibility; Whereas Charlie Kirk, at 18 years old, founded Turning Point USA in 2012, a student movement with the mission to ā€œidentify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited governmentā€; Whereas Charlie Kirk became one of the most prominent voices in America, engaging in respectful, civil discourse across college campuses, media platforms, and national forums, always seeking to elevate truth, foster understanding, and strengthen the Republic; Whereas Charlie Kirk personified the values of the First Amendment, exercising his God-given right to speak freely, challenge prevailing narratives, and did so with honor, courage, and respect for his fellow Americans; Whereas Charlie Kirkā€™s commitment to civil discussion and debate stood as a model for young Americans across the political spectrum, and he worked tirelessly to promote unity without compromising on conviction; Whereas the assassination of Charlie Kirk was not only a heinous act of violence, but a sobering reminder of the growing threat posed by political extremism and hatred in our society; Whereas such acts of politically motivated violence are antithetical to the principles of a free republic, in which differences of opinion are to be debatedā€”not silencā€¦
Resolved, That the House of Representativesā€” (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the assassination of Charles ā€œCharlieā€ James Kirk, and all forms of political violence; (2) commends and honors the dedicated law enforcement and emergency personnel for their tireless efforts in finding the suspect responsible for the assassination of Charlie Kirk and urges the administration of swift justice to the suspect; (3) extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to Charlie Kirkā€™s family, including his wife, Erika, and their two young children, and prays for comfort, peace, and healing in this time of unspeakable loss; (4) honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie Kirk, whose steadfast dedication to the Constitution, civil discourse, and Biblical truth inspired a generation to cherish and defend the blessings of liberty; and (5) calls upon all Americansā€”regardless of race, party affiliation, or creedā€”to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans.
CBC PAC denounces Lawrence
Nathan J Robinson on X: If Abdul El-Sayed beats Stevens I actually think he's very likely to be the next president. I suspect he'll trounce the Republican. His criticisms of Dem elites will appeal to those who liked Bernie & Trump. And if he wins MI he'll silence centrists & be ideal Dem 2028 contender.
*Note: This is my preference in a contested primary. If you prefer another candidate, you can skip this race using the "customize amounts" tool.
I want to address a comment of mine from two years ago that was reported today in the Huffington Post and has raised some concern. My words are being taken out of context and weaponized by my political opponents, and I want to set the record straight. In 2024 I hosted a podcast series examining the disastrous history of US war and interventionism abroad, and how we can change it. This was prompted by my horror at the genocide in Gaza, which was and is supported by US weapons and tax dollars. Saying no to war is one of the core reasons for my run for Congress. The episode reported today was an interview with a Black anti-war organizer about his vital work to organize Black Americans against the genocide. Because this episode was specifically focused on anti-war politics within the Black community, I noted that Black elected leaders in DC have been among those supporting unnecessary US wars and foreign intervention. The way I made this point was clumsy, and I regret my choice of words. I understand the potential impact when received out of context. The way the story is being reported does not reflect my beliefs. Allow me to clarify what I believe.
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My response to Sen. Tina Smith's endorsement of Graham Platner *after* the NY Times story came out: "Prediction: You're going to regret this endorsement for the rest of your life."
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Keith Edwards @keithedwards sloppy seconds! Emily's List, a PAC that works to elect pro-choice women to office, first endorsed Mallory McMorrow and of course endorsed the only woman left in the race.
Cross-Endorsement statement by Abdul El-Sayed for/with William Lawrence
ā€œThe extent to which the older generation of Black political leadership are such a pillar, frankly, for establishment, capitalist, imperialist American power through their role as this kind of traditionalist, establishment-ist pillar of the Democratic Party, itā€™s a big problem,ā€ Lawrence said around the 41:48 mark of the podcast. ā€œItā€™s a big problem for left politics in this country. And it gets us every single time. It really defangs the white left and puts us in impossible positions, really.ā€
ā€œSample size: 43 socialists.ā€
Screen shot from a video put out by Abdul El Sayed of a woman at one of his rallies claiming to be an undecided Mallory McMorrow supporter who supposedly wants him to convince her to vote for him instead...except that she's carrying an Abdul sign and has an Abdul sticker prominently displayed on her hat.
Shenna, Because of your past role at the holocaust and human rights center, some have extrapolated that to assume you would have policy that is too sympathetic to Israel in general. It is obviously perfectly fine to think that the holocaust was atrocious, that Israel has a right to self-defence AND that the current situation in Gaza is a horrific genocide that far exceeds any claim to self defence. But in a short campaign, given your background, what will not be ok is ambiguity on policy around these issues. Can your team formally put on the record your stance on the following questions: 1) Do you support the outright ban of offensive weapons to Israel? 2) Do you support the withholding of all defensive systems to Israel until there is a full and complete withdrawal from Gaza? 3) Do you support a two-state solution? 4) Do you support a US investigation into war crimes in Gaza? 5) Do you support the US becoming party to the ICC? While other candidates have other major policy points that will be the crux of this race for them, your occupational background raises these as fair questions in the minds of voters. However, that same work means you more than many deeply understand the horrors of genocide and the costs of staying silent. So if you have no problem in calling out these abuses, then that is something the voters in Maine need to know, on the record, as soon as possible.
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"That poll seems to be funded by AIPAC, and they're really eager to generate this idea that somehow all these voters who would have supported Mallory McMorrow are now supporting [Stevens]"
Frank Thorp V: I'm told no official withdrawal notice has been received from Graham Platner. He needs to formally withdraw to the Maine elections office in writing with a signature. Deadline is 5pm on Monday, July 13th.
Abdul El Sayed & Hasan Piker fist bumping
Parker Molloy tells writer Kelsie Jones to kill herself.
Fundraising text from Troy Jackson
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Bar graph: Michigan ACA enrollee avg. net premiums + estimated out of pocket expenses in 2026 vs 2025
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Andrew Bates @AndrewBatesNC @Netanyahu melts down at @HaleyforMIā€™s quote calling him out for his war crimes putting American Jews in danger. Accuses her of somehow excusing antisemitism before getting fact checked by @DanaBashCNN .
Not opposing Israel, El-Sayed said, is proof of being captive to corporate dominance and afraid of AIPAC. El-Sayed recently told Semafor that Stevens ā€œis a suit with a large AIPAC bank account, thatā€™s it. I hope maybe they find some way to teach her how to string together two coherent sentences.ā€ Asked whether he believed that support of Israel could not be about money, El-Sayed told CNN, ā€œNot if youā€™re a Democrat and you believe in human rights.ā€ Asked whether one could be a Zionist and a progressive, he said, ā€œEvery definition of a Jewish state ends up in some articulation of illiberal values, every single one.ā€
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