International Campaign in Support of Palestinian Political Prisoners
The Free Palestine Alliance and Addameer are calling for days of action during the week of April 11 - 17 in support of Palestinian Political Prisoners.
Commemorate Palestinian Political Prisoners Day
April 17, 2010
We encourage all to organize local events to spread awareness on this critical issue by holding workshops, teach-ins, film screenings and various activities throughout the week.
On Saturday April 17, 2010, bring together community and allies to fly kites in support of the thousands of Palestinian political prisoners.
April 17, 2010 marks the 34th anniversary of Palestinian Political Prisoners Day. As this historic and important day approaches, several Palestinian organizations and solidarity partners feel it is a critical time, now more than ever, to shed light on the unsung and sometimes forgotten heroes of the ongoing struggle to liberate Palestine. There are a total of 7,300 Arab prisoners. Among them are 33 women and 300 children. 400 are from Jerusalem and the 1948 occupied Palestinian areas, 745 from Gaza Strip, and 6,155 from the West Bank.
Rachel, We won't forget you: Vigil on the 7th anniversary of the killing of Rachel Corrie by Israeli soldier while she was trying to protect a family's home in Gaza.
Tuesday, Mar 16, 3:30 - 5:30pm
Federal Building, 5th & I, Sacramento.
On December 25 US authorities arrested a Nigerian named Abdulmutallab aboard a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit on charges of having tried to blow up the plane with smuggled explosives. Since then reports have been broadcast from CNN, the New York Times and other sources that he was “suspected” of having been trained in Yemen for his terror mission. What the world has been subjected to since is the emergence of a new target for the US ‘War on Terror,’ namely a desolate state on the Arabian Peninsula, Yemen. A closer look at the background suggests the Pentagon and US intelligence have a hidden agenda in Yemen.
One year later: Besieged Gaza still standing tall. American Muslims for Palestine is hosting three speakers Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, Dr. Hatem Bazian, and another TBD. Dinner included.
To boycott or not to boycott, that is the question. Satirical songster Dave Lippman brings his wit, humor and experience to bear on the boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign to end human rights violations against Palestinians and ensure adherence to international law.
Saturday, Jan 9, 7:30pm
Donation: $10/ $6 students. "I" House, 10 College Park, Davis.
Protest to demand an end to U.S. support for Israel's ongoing siege against the people of Gaza.
One year ago today, Israel began its 3-week attack on Gaza, for which it has been charged with war crimes. Over 1400 people were killed, a third of them children; over 5000 were wounded.
November 3, 2009, Congressman Dennis Kucinich addresses H.RES. 867 on the House Floor. H.RES. 867 condemns the UN Goldstone Gaza Fact Finding Mission Report.
Congressman Kucinich stated:
"Today we journey from Operation Cast Lead to Operation Cast Doubt. Almost as serious as committing war crimes is covering up war crimes, pretending that war crimes were never committed and did not exist."
"Because behind every such deception is the nullification of humanity, the destruction of human dignity, the annihilation of the human spirit, the triumph of Orwellian thinking, the eternal prison of the dark heart of the totalitarian."
The message below contains contact information for Sacramento area Congress members; if you don't live in Sacramento, you can reach your representatives and senators by calling the Congressional Switchboard, 202-224-3121 or emailing them through: www.house.gov or www.senator.gov.
PLEASE TAKE ACTION: Stop Congress from opposing the Goldstone Report
Last Friday, Oct. 23, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Florida)introduced H.Res.867, calling on the Obama Administration to "oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration" of the Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict, known as the Goldstone Report.As of this writing local Congress members (Matsui, Thompson, Lungren and McClintock) have not signed on.
Please CALL now and ask your representative to: 1) NOT sponsor this legislation and 2) issue a statement opposing it.Also ask them to investigate the detention of human rights activist Mohammed Othman who was taken by Israeli officials on September 22 and to demand his release (see below).
Peace in the Precincts presents a panel and discussion about the Israel-Palestine conflict, the vice grip of violence and politics, and how our Peace Principles and advocacy can release us to a path to peace for all.
Saturday October 17
10 am to noon
Arden Dimick Library Community Room
891 Watt Ave (just north of Fair Oaks Blvd on Watt) Refreshments
This panel and discussion will explore the reasons for this conflict, why it has lasted so long, describe its human rights impacts on Americans, Jewish Israelis, and Palestinians, and provide discussion about why we should be concerned and what we can do. Come bring your questions if you have found this issue confusing and you'd like to be more informed, or if you are ready to find out how we can advocate for release and peace for us all.
Panelists:
Melinda Rivasplata, Peace in the Precincts (the vice grip, Peace Principles, advocacy) Patricia Daugherty, Peace Action (impacts; lived for 8 months in West Bank and Gaza in 2008-2009) Yassar Dahbour (Refugees, right of return) David Mandel, Jewish Voice for Peace (human rights)
International Campaign in Support of Palestinian Political Prisoners
On December 25 US authorities arrested a Nigerian named Abdulmutallab aboard a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit on charges of having tried to blow up the plane with smuggled explosives. Since then reports have been broadcast from CNN, the New York Times and other sources that he was “suspected” of having been trained in Yemen for his terror mission. What the world has been subjected to since is the emergence of a new target for the US ‘War on Terror,’ namely a desolate state on the Arabian Peninsula, Yemen. A closer look at the background suggests the Pentagon and US intelligence have a hidden agenda in Yemen.