AJ+(@ajplus):Aber Kawas just made history as the first Palestinian American elected to the New York State Senate. AJ+ spoke with the democratic socialist about Americans’ disillusionment with the status quo and what led her to campaign.

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2026.11.09 22:00

Aber Kawas just made history as the first Palestinian American elected to the New York State Senate. AJ+ spoke with the democratic socialist about Americans’ disillusionment with the status quo and what led her to campaign.