The Young Turks RevolYOUtion Congressional Panel
Jan 25, 2026
Bushra Amawala, a local elected official and progressive running to expand the social safety net. Junaid Ahmed, a community organizer focused on affordability and childcare. Joey Ruzovich, a software engineer advocating Medicare for All and AI regulation. Keita Collins, an organizer fighting gun violence and economic injustice. They discuss healthcare plans, money in politics, Israel/Gaza policy, AI, and grassroots strategies.
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Leverage Votes To Build Power
- Joey Ruzovich recommended coalition-building and using House leverage to demand a floor vote on Medicare for All.
- He advised using congressional power to help elect anti-corporate progressives nationwide.
Clear Distinction Between Critique And Bigotry
- Joey framed criticism of Israel as distinct from antisemitism and pledged to cut off all U.S. aid and weapons to Israel.
- He described Israel's actions in Gaza as genocidal and urged immediate cessation of U.S. military support.
AIPAC Opposed Her After Gaza Protest
- Keita Collins recounted being the only Illinois candidate AIPAC actively opposed after she protested for a ceasefire and got arrested.
- She said special-interest groups' interventions harm local communities by prioritizing foreign funding over local needs.