Idris (Michael) Merchant

muslim indian american; engaged buddhist;
Equitable Nonviolent Communication trainer & mediator: @nvcdesi

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

@intifada

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

Heart-Warming Ice Cream - Ben & Jerry's is inspiring me today with their courage. They disagreed with their new owners. And went further by actually sueing Unilever for failing to practice the social justice it preaches #FreePalaestine

https://t.co/z4T3jhZL2A

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

@LadnarOdelbor @LakotaMan1 That or regular DDOS attacks on their website 😂

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

@LadnarOdelbor @LakotaMan1 If we really want to make a difference, we'll need to change the laws.

Notice the "SCI Method Form" they use, which explicitly states that they are following the law & "ethics" of their country. https://t.co/fYpbkMzPPu

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

After years of delay and refusals to undo these harms of the Muslim and African Bans, there’s no excuse now. The Biden administration must move quickly to create and implement a fair and effective visa process for impacted individuals. #NoMuslimBanEver

[No Muslim Ban Ever @NoMuslimBanEver]

BREAKING: A federal judge ruled that the Biden admin must undo the harms of the Muslim & African Bans, and reconsider denied visa applications. The Biden admin must do what’s right and develop a fair, effective visa process for our communities.

[No Muslim Ban Ever @NoMuslimBanEver]

BREAKING: A federal judge ruled that the Biden admin must undo the harms of the Muslim & African Bans, and reconsider denied visa applications. The Biden admin must do what’s right and develop a fair, effective visa process for our communities.

[No Muslim Ban Ever @NoMuslimBanEver]

This Thursday, a U.S. district court is holding a hearing in ongoing court cases seeking to redress the harms of the Muslim ban.

Haddy Gassama of @UndocuBlack writes about the challenges thousands of immigrants still face even after the ban was repealed: https://t.co/Q6lhg2tqKg

[shaheenabdulla @shaheenjournal]

A large large population of India is addicted to the idea of persecuting Muslims. No matter how broken they become, the ecstasy of everyday fascism will make them vote hate.

Welcome to reality again

[Anthony D. Mays @anthonydmays]

This is my story. https://t.co/G5vtqLDMXy

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

who are you studying right now?

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

@robinson_j2 i'm feeling blessed that TNH & bell hooks are who i'm studying atm

i gotta keep myself focused, but I'm not as good as i'd like, haha

they seemed to have been talking about, practicing, and surrounded by love till they passed

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

@robinson_j2 i'm feeling blessed that TNH & bell hooks are who i'm studying atm

i gotta keep myself focused, but I'm not as good as i'd like, haha

they seemed to have been talking about, practicing, and surrounded by love till they passed

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

@robinson_j2 *random person you don't know alert*
so i got curious from this post & read the intro of althusser's bio on Wikipedia.

I'm feelin curious: how much of ur reading is self-driven vs institution driven?

followin the path of someone whose life ended in such tragedy scares me

[Afghans For A Better Tomorrow @AfghansTomorrow]

We urge the families of victims of the 9/11 attack who are pursuing litigation to engage with the Afghan-American community. We urge them to reconsider and drop their suit. Seizing money that belongs to the Afghan people will not bring justice but ensure more misery and death.

[Afghans For A Better Tomorrow @AfghansTomorrow]

We are outraged.

President Biden's decision to set aside half of Afghanistan's frozen reserves to 9/11 families is short-sighted, cruel, and will worsen a catastrophe in progress, affecting millions of Afghans, many of whom are on the verge of starvation.

Our statement:

[Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings]

If you believe in democracy, you should make it easier for everyone to vote, even the people who disagree with you. If you don’t believe in democracy, then you have no place in elected office. #FreedomToVoteAct

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

https://t.co/jBX6xaLKxE

[ScottTurnerSchofield @turnerschofield]

“Trans folks actually CAN take a joke, it’s just that we’re too busy trying to stay alive sometimes to laugh at ill‑crafted, cheap‑shot humour. Trans folks are incredibly funny when you’re not ruining our lives.” - @dlocokid

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

Sometimes we outgrow our heroes. Buy for now #davechapelle , I hope you reflect & grow. Till then, here's who I'm watching ^_^

https://t.co/jWZehsJJGD

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

My fav is @dlocokid. He's hilarious! Check out their hosted stand-up! https://t.co/kSTt7bLiKY

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

@sqiouyilu mine is basically: "remember that rocks are people too!"

[Idris (Michael) Merchant @mimercha]

@MsAjita I haven't been in touch w Mom for a while...

Trying hard to set good boundaries and I worry about what I'm risking...

Seeing this inspired me to reach out :) I shared appreciation for a positive seed that I inherited from her.

Thank YOU for watering a positive seed in me! <3