A message from my friend Faisal Khan.
Excellent and spot on!
— Molly
If you are uncomfortable supporting progressive and Democratic Socialist political movement, agenda, or policies; if you have reservations about speaking out against the genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, the US and Israel illegal bombing of Lebanon, or the war in Iran; and if you are unwilling to challenge anti-Muslim racism, Islamophobia, or the targeting of Muslims, Black and Brown communities, and the Somali community in Maine and beyond, then we are not allies.
I see many in Maine speaking out on a wide range of issues, yet remaining silent or hesitant when it comes to Muslims, the Somali community, war crimes, the genocide against Palestinians, the bombing of Lebanon, the war in Iran, or criticism of Israel’s genocidal policies. At this point, those distinctions need to be clear.
Everyone is free to make their own choices. As for me, I will be moving forward with building a new coalition that centers these voices and these concerns in Maine. Everyone is welcome to participate, but these communities and perspectives will no longer be treated as an afterthought.
The progressive and Democratic Socialist movement is bigger than any one candidate, whether it’s Mamdani, Platner, Abdul El-Sayed, or any other emerging leader. What we are witnessing is not simply the rise of individual politicians but the growth of a broader movement that is challenging a political status quo that has failed too many people for too long. The recent New York City elections offer a glimpse of a future that demands bold action on healthcare, housing affordability, healthcare accessibility, economic justice, and civil rights, while also refusing to stay silent on genocide, war, Islamophobia, racism, and the targeting of Black, Brown, immigrant, and Muslim communities.
This is not a passing moment; it is part of a generational shift in politics and public consciousness. The question is not whether that shift is coming, it is already here. The question is whether you choose to be part of it or remain attached to a status quo that is rapidly losing legitimacy and support. Especially in Maine politics, it is time to be clear about where we stand. The days of selective solidarity and convenient silence are coming to an end. People are paying attention to who speaks up when it matters and who remains silent when the costs are higher.
The future will be shaped by those willing to stand consistently for justice, dignity, and human rights for all, not only when it is politically safe, not because performative solidarity is trendy, but when it is politically difficult. The generational shift is already underway. What remains to be seen is who will help lead it and who will be left trying to defend an old politics that no longer meets the moment.
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