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2017.11.09: Global Day of Action: A World without Walls
Palestinian Grassroots Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign (Stop the Wall)
Decode Hate by the Arab American Institute
Arab American Institute, November 9, 2017
Protect Free Speech
Twelve leading faith organizations pen an open letter opposing anti-BDS legislation Friends of Sabeel North America, November 7, 2017 Today, 12 leading faith groups, including…
Ask Sen. Tammy Baldwin to Oppose Kenneth Marcus’s Nomination
US Campaign for Palestinian Rights
2017.11.09: Kathy Kelly at Edgewood College
Anderson Auditorium Predolin Center Edgewood College 7:00 PM “Trillions for the Military: Will That Make Us Secure?” Kathy Kelly, Voices for Creative Nonviolence Kathy Kelly,…
2017.11.08: Wisconsin Union Presents Bassem Youssef
Wisconsin Union Theater 800 Langdon Street UW-Madison 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:30) Dubbed the “Jon Stewart of Egypt” by The New Yorker, heart-surgeon-turned-satirist Bassem…
2017.11.06: Jerusalem on the Moving Edge of Colonial Rule
Tom Philip Abowd, Tufts University 206 Ingraham Hall 1155 Observatory Drive UW-Madison 12 noon – 1:00 pm This Middle East Studies presentation will analyze how…
State shouldn’t punish boycott movement — Joel Garb
Wisconsin State Journal, 11/3/17 Many Jews, including myself, as well as many others have been inspired by the Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement in dealing…
Wisconsin 24th State to bar or condemn Israel BDS movement
Jewish News Service, October 29, 2017 (JNS.org) Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker issued an executive order last Friday to ban state agencies from engaging in businesses…
PayPal: Stop Discriminating Against Palestinians
We won’t accept PayPal’s discrimination against Palestinians! PayPal refuses to offer its services to Palestinians living in the occupied Palestinian territories, while Israelis next door…
Trump taps head of anti-Palestinian group for Education Civil Rights
Nora Barrows-Friedman, The Electronic Intifada, 27 October 2017
Madison’s Sister Cities
A PUBLIC AFFAIR, WORT 89.9FM, OCTOBER 24, 2017 Today we’re talking about Madison’s Sister Cities. Host Bert Zipperer speaks with Madison businessman, activist, and…
Thousands Of Israelis Take To The Streets Calling For Palestinian Genocide
Whitney Webb, MintPress News, October 6, 2016
Last Month for Gaza Lights!
Our campaign to provide 50 “Gaza Lights” systems to families in Rafah is into its last month. We have almost raised the $4700 cost of…
2017.10.17: Farhana Khera Lecture at UW
University of Wisconsin Law School Room 2260, 4:00 pm [Map] Reception to follow The 2017 Mildred Fish-Harnack Human Rights and Democracy Lecture will be “Upholding…
A Policy of Displacement
Visualizing Palestine, September 2012 “‘Policy of Displacement’ focuses on the Israeli government’s widespread practice of demolishing Palestinian homes in the West Bank and Gaza since…
2017.10.19: Talk and Interview with Tariq Ali
Havens Center Award for Lifetime Contribution to Critical Scholarship Tariq Ali: Writer, Journalist, Filmmaker Thursday, October 19, 2017, 7PM Elvehjem L160 (Philips Auditorium) 800 University…
The Sumud Freedom Tour
This is our moment of unity, of coalition building Holy Land Trust Mission Holy Land Trust and Nonviolence International have partnered to develop a multilayered…
UN takes first step to end Israel’s impunity
Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada, 28 September 2017
Israel covers up role in Myanmar crimes against Rohingya
Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada, 27 September 2017
The United States Was Responsible for the 1982 Massacre of Palestinians in Beirut
Washington had explicitly guaranteed their safety—and recently declassified documents reveal that US diplomats were told by the Israelis what they and their allies might be…
Remembering the Sabra and Shatila massacre 35 years on
Nabil Mohamad, Al Jazeera, 16 Sep 2017
Halfway There: Help us Send “Gaza Lights” to Rafah!
HELP US RESPOND TO GAZA’S ELECTRICITY CRISIS A big thanks to those who have helped us get past the halfway point in our campaign to…
Ilan Pappe: No, Israel Is Not a Democracy — And Never Was
Israel is not the only democracy in the Middle East. In fact, it’s not a democracy at all. Ilan Pappe, Jacobin, May 5, 2017 Excerpted…
Systemic Racism and White Supremacy in America
Those Confederate statues were built on something even bigger. Watch my new video with MoveOn as I talk about how to confront white supremacy. Rev.…
2017.09.16: Film Bar Bahar/In Between
Vilas Hall, Room 4070 UW Campus 7:00 pm [Map] Bar Bahar/In Between is a controversial film made by a Palestinian citizen of Israel, and produced…
Justice for Palestine
Justice for Palestine, War on Want, Sep 9, 2017
Gaza Unlocked Stories: Ismael Ramlawi
Electricity Ismael Ramlawi, 31 — American Friends Service Committee "They have power cuts four or five times every day, which means we lose at least…
Gaza Unlocked Stories: Firas Ramlawi
Education Electricity Firas Ramlawi, 38 — American Friends Service Committee "Classrooms are crowded, class times are shortened, and schools don’t have resources." Take action today: Restore…
Gaza Unlocked Issues: Electricity
Gaza Unlocked Issues: Electricity — American Friends Service Committee Gaza’s power system is at risk of collapse. In 2006, the Israeli military bombed Gaza’s only…
ACLU slams Israel lobby group’s backing for anti-BDS bill
Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada, 11 August 2017
Help Us Respond to Gaza’s Electricity Crisis
Amal and the Sketch Engineering Team assemble Gaza Lights systems Gaza Lights for Rafah Campaign The electricity crisis in Gaza has reached unprecedented heights, with…
Alison Weir: Israel’s New Travel Ban
Alison Weir, Dissident Voice, March 20, 2017
Senator Gillibrand pulls support for Israel Anti-Boycott Act
Josh Ruebner, The Electronic Intifada, 3 August 2017
Congress’s Anti-Boycott Act Threatens More Than Free Speech
Churches for Middle East Peace, July 28, 2017 In The News Democratic Senators Rethink Bill Criminalizing Support for Israel Boycott [Roll Call] Roll Call reports,…
BDS Ban: Interfaith Leaders Denied Entry to Israel
American Muslims for Palestine, July 24, 2017
Churches are standing up!
Anna Baltzer, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, 23 Jul 2017
US Campaign & ACLU on the Israel Anti-Boycott Act
US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, July 20, 2017
Gaza Lights Campaign
MRSCP, Jul 19, 2017
Demand the Release of Khalida Jarrar and Khitam Saafin
Addameer Prisoner Support & Human Rights Association, July 18, 2017
ADC Stands with Linda Sarsour
Washington, DC | www.adc.org | July 13, 2017 – ADC, the nation’s largest grassroots Arab-American organization, unequivocally stands with Arab-American activist Linda Sarsour in the…
On Facebook Live: A Conversation With Roger Waters!
Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), July 7, 2017 On Saturday, July 15, tune in on Facebook and join us…
Gaza Unlocked
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), July 12, 2017
Mennonite Church (USA) Says No Investing in Occupation!
Ramah Kudaimi, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, 06 Jul 2017
Israel seizes solar panels donated by Dutch government
Bethan McKernan, The Independent, 3 July 2017
#ObliteratedFamilies –
Gaza: A Gaping WoundJuly 2, 2017
#ObliteratedFamilies – Majdalawi Family
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, June 27, 2017
Atfaluna Society: Help 10 Deaf, Needy Children from Gaza
We have received an appeal for help from the Atfaluna School for the Deaf in Gaza City. Atfaluna (“Our Children” in Arabic) has for many…
The Spoils of War
Alex Kane, The Indypendent, Jun 3, 2017
2 Million Palestinians Denied due to Closure of Gaza Border Crossing
The Palestinian Center for Human Rights, June 19, 2017
#ObliteratedFamilies – Al-Louh Family
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, June 19, 2017
Condemn, don’t celebrate, 50 years of occupation of Palestine
Barbara Olson, The Cap Times, Jun 11, 2017
Bernie Sanders: 50 years of occupation must end
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Haaretz, June 05, 2017 Senator Bernie Sanders’ bid for the U.S. presidency may be history, but the progressive politician is still making…
Israel’s Everlasting Occupation
Palestinians were never presented with what Israel offered every neighboring country: full withdrawal from occupied territory NATHAN THRALL, The New York Times, June 2, 2017…
BREAKING: Trump Signs Waiver, But Senate Wants Embassy in Jerusalem
Josh Ruebner, U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights, 1 June 2017 Breaking news: Donald Trump has backed off one of his major campaign pledges and signed…
Tell Radiohead: “You Don’t Belong” in Apartheid Israel
Stand up for Palestinian rights and cancel your concert in Tel Aviv The British rock group Radiohead is planning to entertain Israeli apartheid with…
#ObliteratedFamilies – Maadi Family
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, May 29, 2017
#ObliteratedFamilies – Balata Family
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, May 26, 2017
2017.05.26-06.25: Sponsor an Orphan this Ramadan
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund This Ramadan, Give Hope to Orphans in Gaza Make a difference during the month of Ramadan by supporting the PCRF’s Gaza…
2017.05.26-06.25: Feed Families in Gaza This Ramadan
From our friend Anees in Rafah: Donate to send food packages to needy families. The project has raised more than half of its $5,000 goal;…
2017.05.21: Clearing Misconceptions about Islam
Sunday, May 21 Madison Marriot West 1313 John Q. Hammons Drive, Middleton WI 2:00-5:00 pm Cost: Free Contact: Masood Akhtar, 608-332-0189 For more info see:…
#ObliteratedFamilies – Al-Khalili Family
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, May 19, 2017
#ObliteratedFamilies – Al-Hashash Family
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, May 15, 2017
Israeli police kill 16-year old Palestinian girl in Jerusalem
International Middle East Media Center (IMEMC) News, May 8, 2017
Israeli Soldiers Execute Palestinian Girl in Occupied Jerusalem
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), May 8, 2017
MRSCP Supports the UW Associated Students of Madison
MRSCP asks you to contact University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank and Vice Provost Patrick Sims in support of the recent resolution by the Associated…
#ObliteratedFamilies – Al-Najjar Family
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, May 7, 2017
Is It True That Not a Single Senator – Including Progressive Dems – Cares About Palestine?
The pro-Israel letter 100 U.S. senators sent to the U.N. fails to mention Israel's illegal occupation or settlements Ben Norton & Adam Johnson, AlterNet, May…
2017.06.02-03: Havens Center FORWARD 2017: Where Do We Go from Here?
Understanding the Current Crisis & Building Social Justice in the Midwest FORWARD is an annual gathering of community activists, students, and educators committed to social…
2017.05.06: Amy Goodman Talk and Book Signing
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Madison College – Downtown 211 N Carroll St, Room 240 The Madison College Journalism Program, WORT-FM Community Radio, and The…
2017.05.06: WNPJ’s Spring Assembly – La Farge
9 AM – 4:30 PM Kickapoo Valley Reserve 3661 State Hwy 131 La Farge, WI 54639 Join the CONVERSATION Build COMMUNITY Take ACTION Join the…
2017.05.04: Film “Tickling Giants”
Free speech is not settled law, and democracy is not easily won Elvehjem Building L150 455 N Park St University of Wisconsin-Madison 6:00 PM –…
ASM unanimously approves contentious divestment proposal to mixed reactions from campus
Peyton David, The Badger Herald, Apr 27, 2017
Leaked report highlights Israel lobby’s failures
Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada, 28 April 2017
#ObliteratedFamilies – Siyam Family
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, April 27, 2017
Netanyahu Cancels Meeting After German Official Visits Protest Group
Israel has come under increasing criticism for seeking to silence groups that are critical of the 50-year military occupation of the West Bank. The Israeli…
#ObliteratedFamilies – Al-Kilani Family
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, April 22, 2017
2017.04.21-24 Update: Juan Cole Programs
April 21, 2017 WORT 89.9 FM A Public Affair: Juan Cole On The Middle East 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Listen to the program Professor…
#ObliteratedFamilies – Shuheibar Family
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, April 17, 2017
2017.04.26: Film Benefit for Open Doors for Refugees
Barrymore Theater Atwood Avenue, Madison 7:00 pm [Map] Discussion following the film Open Doors For Refugees presents Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary Feature FIRE…
2017.04.22: Peace Contingent in the Madison Climate March
Saturday, April 22 1 pm Lisa Link Peace Park, 452 State St, Madison 2 pm State Capitol Building Join the Peace Contingent in the Madison…
Update: Feds Drop Charges against AMP staffers
American Muslims for Palestine, April 22, 2017 (WASHINGTON DC 04.21.2017) — The federal government has dropped the charges against AMP staffers Taher Herzallah and Kareem…
#ObliteratedFamilies – Foreword by Rajah Shehadeh
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, April 11, 2017
2017.04.27: One Book, Many Communities: “Returning to Haifa”
Thursday, April 27 Alicia Ashman Library [Map] 733 N. High Point Road, Madison 7:00 – 9:00 pm “Returning to Haifa” by Ghassan Kanafani (in the…
Israel sunk in ‘incremental tyranny’, say former Shin Bet chiefs
Peter Beaumont, The Guardian, 6 April 2017
#ObliteratedFamilies – Introduction by Amira Hass
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, April 7, 2017
2017.03.29: Islamophobia in America with Reza Aslan
Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Wisconsin Union Theater Cost: Free Reza Aslan is an internationally renowned writer, commentator, professor, producer,…
Palestinian teen killed by Israeli fire in Gaza
Al Jazeera, 22 March 2017
Free Issa Amro
We, the undersigned individuals and organizations, call on you to strongly oppose David Friedman’s nomination as US Ambassador to Israel. Dear United Nations Secretary General…
UN official resigns after pressure to withdraw Israel apartheid report
Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada, 17 March 2017
A message from Cindy & Craig Corrie
Painting by Malak Mattar; read more about her painting at We Are Not Numbers. March 16th, marks the 14th anniversary of the day our daughter…
U.N. Report: Israel Imposes ‘Apartheid Regime’ on Palestinians
Reuters, Newsweek, 3/15/17
Israel lashes out at Palestine activists
Charlotte Silver, The Electronic Intifada, 15 March 2017
Unlearning apartheid apologism: A Jewish response to Israeli Apartheid Week
Stop conflating anti-Zionism and criticism of the State of Israel with anti-Semitism Rya Inman / Spectator Sophie Edelhart, Eliza Moss-Horwitz, Jack Snyder, Columbia Daily Spectator,…
