The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project (MRSCP)

Barb Olson

Aug 11, 2026

‘More than wonderful’ … Gaza bookshop to reopen after unexpectedly successful global campaign
Alison Flood, The Guardian, 28 Jan 2022
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Barbara Olson and Tsela Barr: Let’s stop funding Israel’s campaign of oppression
TSELA BARR AND BARB OLSON, The Cap Times, May 15, 2021
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Progressive U.S. Lawmaker: ‘We Need to Be Able to See What’s Happening in Gaza’
Wisconsin Democrat Rep. Mark Pocan tells Americans for Peace Now that Israeli policies funded by…
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DNC Delegates Demand Apology from the Biden Campaign
Attacks on Palestinian-American Delegate Linda Sarsour After DNC delegate and Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour spoke…
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Barbara Olson and Tsela Barr: Congress needs to stand against Israeli travel bans
TSELA BARR AND BARB OLSON, The Cap Times, August 23, 2019
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House Democrats Condemn Trump’s Actions Against the Palestinian People
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 House Democrats Condemn Trump Administration’s Actions Harming the Palestinian…
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These Members of Congress Are Trying to Visit Gaza — Israel Should Let Them Do So
Representatives Mark Pocan, Dan Kildee, and Hank Johnson Jr. were denied the opportunity to witness…
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Gaza: Do Palestinian Lives Matter?
Samir El-Omari and Barbara Olson, Madison365, May 11, 2018
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Members of Congress Release Statement on Protests in Gaza
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2018 Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 Members of Congress Release Statement…
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2018.03.09: Samira Remedial Education
GAZA KIDS NEED YOUR HELP! Barb Olson, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, March 9, 2018 For…
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WA Court Dismisses Seven-Year Lawsuit Over Boycott of Israeli Goods
Center for Constitutional Rights, March 9, 2018
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NPR: Israel Bans Activities In Jerusalem Connected To Palestinian Authority Government
You might want to write NPR thanking them and encouraging more coverage that includes Palestinian…
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Protect the right to boycott Israel in Wisconsin
Barbara Olson and Tsela Barr, Wisconsin State Journal, November 11, 2017 Barbara OlsonTsela Barr Gov.…
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Madison’s Sister Cities
A PUBLIC AFFAIR, WORT 89.9FM, OCTOBER 24, 2017 Today we’re talking about Madison’s Sister…
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Condemn, don’t celebrate, 50 years of occupation of Palestine
Barbara Olson, The Cap Times, Jun 11, 2017
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2017.01.29: Citywide Forum to Bring Marginalized Communities Together
David Dahmer, Madison365, January 19, 2017
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2014.11.07-08: Voices for Peace and Justice in Palestine
Searching for Peace The Capital City Hues October 30, 2014 From Barbara Olson and The…
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Madland: Madison-Rafah Sister City Project ambassador impressed by local youth facilities
Catherine Capellaro, Isthmus, 01/30/2014
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Barb Olson: Rachel Corrie ruling a setback for justice and human rights
BARB OLSON, Cap Times, Aug 31, 2012
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First Rafah Water Filter Project
Hello everyone, Thought you might like to see these pictures of the first water…
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