Suzi Elnaggar
@suzielnaggar.bsky.social
Egyptian American Dramaturg, Scholar, and Artist
PhD at Northwestern University in Interdisciplinary Theatre & Drama/ MENA Studies
Decoloniality, Solidarity, Community
PhD at Northwestern University in Interdisciplinary Theatre & Drama/ MENA Studies
Decoloniality, Solidarity, Community
Pinned
Words like ‘freedom,’ ‘justice, ‘democracy’ are not common concepts; on the contrary, they are rare. People are not born knowing what these are. It takes enormous and, above all, individual effort to arrive at the respect for other people that these words imply.
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
Sometimes you see a photograph, and you are like, I just saw history. And you can picture the page of the textbook where it will live. Inshallah, we will make it thru to when these actions are universally condemned by every good citizen.
Rev. Michael Woolf, a faith leader and minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston, detained by Illinois State Police while protesting immigration policies outside the Broadview facility in Chicago. Photo by Jim Vondruska/Reuters
Discussion thread:
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Discussion thread:
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November 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Sometimes you see a photograph, and you are like, I just saw history. And you can picture the page of the textbook where it will live. Inshallah, we will make it thru to when these actions are universally condemned by every good citizen.
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Rev. Michael Woolf, a faith leader and minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston, detained by Illinois State Police while protesting immigration policies outside the Broadview facility in Chicago. Photo by Jim Vondruska/Reuters
Discussion thread:
old.reddit.com/r/illinois/c...
Discussion thread:
old.reddit.com/r/illinois/c...
November 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Rev. Michael Woolf, a faith leader and minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston, detained by Illinois State Police while protesting immigration policies outside the Broadview facility in Chicago. Photo by Jim Vondruska/Reuters
Discussion thread:
old.reddit.com/r/illinois/c...
Discussion thread:
old.reddit.com/r/illinois/c...
If the US President never siced a federal agency on your city to round you or yours up, I'm gonna need you to sit down with your imaginary persecution complex.
It's happened many times, but the ones always crying about seem to be the ones wearing the jackboots.
Living through it feels surreal.
It's happened many times, but the ones always crying about seem to be the ones wearing the jackboots.
Living through it feels surreal.
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If the US President never siced a federal agency on your city to round you or yours up, I'm gonna need you to sit down with your imaginary persecution complex.
It's happened many times, but the ones always crying about seem to be the ones wearing the jackboots.
Living through it feels surreal.
It's happened many times, but the ones always crying about seem to be the ones wearing the jackboots.
Living through it feels surreal.
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Stream tonight!!!
Hour 1: I’m crafting with constituents Pete and Juan while we talk about guaranteed income, progressive politics, and self reliance in community for the first hour.
Hour 2: Playing Stray!
Join at 7 PM CT on Twitch or YouTube!
Hour 1: I’m crafting with constituents Pete and Juan while we talk about guaranteed income, progressive politics, and self reliance in community for the first hour.
Hour 2: Playing Stray!
Join at 7 PM CT on Twitch or YouTube!
October 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Stream tonight!!!
Hour 1: I’m crafting with constituents Pete and Juan while we talk about guaranteed income, progressive politics, and self reliance in community for the first hour.
Hour 2: Playing Stray!
Join at 7 PM CT on Twitch or YouTube!
Hour 1: I’m crafting with constituents Pete and Juan while we talk about guaranteed income, progressive politics, and self reliance in community for the first hour.
Hour 2: Playing Stray!
Join at 7 PM CT on Twitch or YouTube!
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I’m horrified to hear that two people were kidnapped by ICE in Evanston this morning.
There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.
There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.
October 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I’m horrified to hear that two people were kidnapped by ICE in Evanston this morning.
There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.
There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.
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Portland, OR, 2025
October 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Portland, OR, 2025
On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️🌈
October 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Begone 🧊
October 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Begone 🧊
We are being traumatized. There is an intentional effort to overwhelm our senses with the senselessness. In Chicago, in Waco, in Palestine and in other places. There are those who believe they must hurt and dominate others to secure their place in the world. I do not believe that.
October 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We are being traumatized. There is an intentional effort to overwhelm our senses with the senselessness. In Chicago, in Waco, in Palestine and in other places. There are those who believe they must hurt and dominate others to secure their place in the world. I do not believe that.
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This moment is disturbing even in the mundane: I’ve started taking screenshots of historical sources I’m using in research from the national park service, the smithsonian, and the national archives, just in case they get taken down. It’s now a part of my process and takes time I have to plan for.
September 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
This moment is disturbing even in the mundane: I’ve started taking screenshots of historical sources I’m using in research from the national park service, the smithsonian, and the national archives, just in case they get taken down. It’s now a part of my process and takes time I have to plan for.
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The empire has stricken back now we must rise! Support the actions happening across the country, September 21st by going to boycottdisneyabc.com - see toolkit with details on how to continue the pressure on Disney and its affiliates, like Hulu, ESPN, Sinclair, and Nexstar Media. #boycottdisneyabc
September 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The empire has stricken back now we must rise! Support the actions happening across the country, September 21st by going to boycottdisneyabc.com - see toolkit with details on how to continue the pressure on Disney and its affiliates, like Hulu, ESPN, Sinclair, and Nexstar Media. #boycottdisneyabc
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"Israel has emerged as a regional killer of journalists... This latest killing spree is not only a grave violation of international law, but also a terrifying warning to journalists across the region: no place is safe." — Sara Qudah, CPJ regional program director
September 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Israel has emerged as a regional killer of journalists... This latest killing spree is not only a grave violation of international law, but also a terrifying warning to journalists across the region: no place is safe." — Sara Qudah, CPJ regional program director
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I am pleased to report that Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Todd Eddins has dropped another total evisceration of the Supreme Court.
He says originalism is a fraud—and the Republican justices are shamelessly making up facts and history to impose radical Christian nationalism: slate.com/news-and-pol...
He says originalism is a fraud—and the Republican justices are shamelessly making up facts and history to impose radical Christian nationalism: slate.com/news-and-pol...
September 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I am pleased to report that Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Todd Eddins has dropped another total evisceration of the Supreme Court.
He says originalism is a fraud—and the Republican justices are shamelessly making up facts and history to impose radical Christian nationalism: slate.com/news-and-pol...
He says originalism is a fraud—and the Republican justices are shamelessly making up facts and history to impose radical Christian nationalism: slate.com/news-and-pol...
I'm practicing thumperism on social media. If I ain't got something nice to say I say it on my alt account. Wait wrong rabbit.
bugs bunny is standing in front of a ken champin veterinary
ALT: bugs bunny is standing in front of a ken champin veterinary
media.tenor.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I'm practicing thumperism on social media. If I ain't got something nice to say I say it on my alt account. Wait wrong rabbit.
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what an efficient reminder that "free speech" only ever applies to a really specific type of guy
“The State Department indicated it would review the legal status of immigrants ‘praising, rationalizing, or making light’ of Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting.”
State Department warns immigrants not to mock Kirk's death
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau posted the warning on Thursday.
www.axios.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
what an efficient reminder that "free speech" only ever applies to a really specific type of guy
Facebook needs to get a grip.
September 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Facebook needs to get a grip.
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"Political violence" is a term that exists to suggest a moral distinction between "violence against politicians" and "violence by politicians" - so that one can be condemned while the other can be normalized. Obviously, no such distinction exists in reality: violence is violence.
September 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
"Political violence" is a term that exists to suggest a moral distinction between "violence against politicians" and "violence by politicians" - so that one can be condemned while the other can be normalized. Obviously, no such distinction exists in reality: violence is violence.
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The genocide that we are seeing in Gaza is not a passive act.
It is being perpetrated by the Israeli government — and the United States, by sending them $30 BILLION of weapons since the start of this war, is complicit.
This can end. This must end. Block the bombs.
It is being perpetrated by the Israeli government — and the United States, by sending them $30 BILLION of weapons since the start of this war, is complicit.
This can end. This must end. Block the bombs.
September 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The genocide that we are seeing in Gaza is not a passive act.
It is being perpetrated by the Israeli government — and the United States, by sending them $30 BILLION of weapons since the start of this war, is complicit.
This can end. This must end. Block the bombs.
It is being perpetrated by the Israeli government — and the United States, by sending them $30 BILLION of weapons since the start of this war, is complicit.
This can end. This must end. Block the bombs.
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Someone bring my crucifix and garlic
of all of the cable segments I am not going to watch, this is the one I am not going to watch the most
September 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Someone bring my crucifix and garlic
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Trump suggested that his administration will go to “WAR” with the city of Chicago.
Illinois Dems say he's a "tyrant" and "a wannabe dictator."
Illinois Dems say he's a "tyrant" and "a wannabe dictator."
‘Like a true tyrant': Illinois Democrats slam Trump's 'WAR' with Chicago
Trump and the rest of his administration has repeatedly suggested it would target the Midwest’s largest city for immigration raids and a federal law enforcement crackdown.
www.politico.com
September 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Trump suggested that his administration will go to “WAR” with the city of Chicago.
Illinois Dems say he's a "tyrant" and "a wannabe dictator."
Illinois Dems say he's a "tyrant" and "a wannabe dictator."
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Chicago’s mayor said Trump’s “threats are beneath the honor of our nation.”
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Calls Trump ‘Wannabe Dictator’ Over Latest Threat To Deploy Troops In Chicago
Chicago’s mayor said Trump’s “threats are beneath the honor of our nation.”
www.forbes.com
September 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Chicago’s mayor said Trump’s “threats are beneath the honor of our nation.”
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Chicagoans have made it clear that President Donald Trump’s threats to send in the National Guard won’t be taken lightly.
Grassroots organizations and activists are providing Chicago-area residents with information on how to stay safe during these times.
thetriibe.com/2025/09/we-k...
Grassroots organizations and activists are providing Chicago-area residents with information on how to stay safe during these times.
thetriibe.com/2025/09/we-k...
We keep us safe: Trainings, workshops and resources for Chicagoans ahead of Trump’s feds deployment • The TRiiBE
Organizers are hosting trainings, workshops and providing mass text services
thetriibe.com
September 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Chicagoans have made it clear that President Donald Trump’s threats to send in the National Guard won’t be taken lightly.
Grassroots organizations and activists are providing Chicago-area residents with information on how to stay safe during these times.
thetriibe.com/2025/09/we-k...
Grassroots organizations and activists are providing Chicago-area residents with information on how to stay safe during these times.
thetriibe.com/2025/09/we-k...
Finishing preliminary edits on not one but two reviews of SWANA work in Chicago for Arab Stages after dealing with some family illness. If you know of a play or performance that could benefit from being reviewed in an academic publication that will be archived, let me know.
August 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Finishing preliminary edits on not one but two reviews of SWANA work in Chicago for Arab Stages after dealing with some family illness. If you know of a play or performance that could benefit from being reviewed in an academic publication that will be archived, let me know.
I wish this was more shocking. The outright dehumanization of Palestinians and Arabs has become a terrible norm. It is an unconscionable and indefensible position.
Each of these precious lives is a future and a possibility stolen from the world.
To advocate for killing children is barbarism.
Each of these precious lives is a future and a possibility stolen from the world.
To advocate for killing children is barbarism.
August 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I wish this was more shocking. The outright dehumanization of Palestinians and Arabs has become a terrible norm. It is an unconscionable and indefensible position.
Each of these precious lives is a future and a possibility stolen from the world.
To advocate for killing children is barbarism.
Each of these precious lives is a future and a possibility stolen from the world.
To advocate for killing children is barbarism.
What in the world. These people are so unserious.
Brooke Rollins: "Thank you for saving college football, by the way. We're very grateful."
August 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
What in the world. These people are so unserious.