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In Gaza
Here is a link to a first-hand, eye witness account of what is actually happening in Gaza right now! It is written by Eva Bartlett, a Canadian reporter and human rights worker who I had the opportunity to meet and work with briefly while in Palestine in 2007. Her accounts are vivid and heatfelt yet objective. I urge you to read her blog in order ( Read more... ) -
Rally for Gaza Saturday + Reminder Vigil @ Noon Today
A rally and march in Philly to support peace in Gaza and end the senseless killings of all human beings.
A rally starting at City Hall at 15th & Market at 11am. It would be followed by a march starting at noon to go to the Federal Building at 6th & Market; to WHYY on 6th near Arch and ending at FOX News on Market just east of 4th.
The event in ( Read more... ) -
Show support for Palestinians today & Friday: Update
Tuesday, December 30, 4:30PM
Demonstration at Israeli Consulate, 1880 JFK Blvd
Contact: Sue Rouda, 215-724-1618, sue.rouda at gmail.com
Friday, January 2, 12 Noon
S. 15th Street between Walnut and Locust Streets
Contact: Bubbes and Zaydes for Peace in the Middle East, phillyjewishpeace.org -
Keffiyeh
I got pulled over to this link via Yahoo! It's about a Dunkin' Donuts ad with Rachel Ray being pulled due to her wearing a scarf that looks like a keffiyeh!
Jeez!
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Hebron, Palestine - Video
I have written much about Palestine for quite a while, but that doesn't mean that it and the people are not in my thoughts every single day. I swear that there is not one single day that passes without a thought or two stopping me in my tracks to reflect if only for a moment. In my city here there was an entire Al Nakba committee. I unfortunately ( Read more... ) -
Think Oprah will respond?
From the ISM website.
CPT: Hebron orphanages and schools for 7,000 children ordered closed
April 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Press Releases, Reports, Hebron Region
For more information about CPT’s work in Palestine click here
Last night (April 1st 2008) approximately 300 women, including teachers, mothers and students ( Read more... ) -
Simon Park- yoga post
WOW! is all I can say about Simon Park! If you ever have the opportunity to take a yoga workshop or class with him DO IT! I spent 6 hours in yoga heaven at one of his workshops recently. This guy knows his stuff! I can only dream to aspire to do half of what he can do... -
American Federation of Teachers, Part 1
This afternoon someone called from the AFT. It went something like this ( Read more... ) -
Expressions of Nakba Competition
This looks like a really interesting competition. It's a great opportunity to be creative and spread the word! -
Nader- Article from CounterPunch
I'm beginning to like Nader. I guess I like that someone in politics at least shows concern for the Palestinians and realizes that it is an important situation that must be acknowledged and dealt with. It's cool that he mentions Israelis gathering
March 8-9, 2008
The Silent Violence of Gaza's Suffering That Candidates and Congress Ignore
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