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June 17, 2021
One People, Segregated IDs Premiere12:30 pm Central Join Rabet for the premiere of our latest documentary, “One People, Segregated…
How a West Bank Trip Turned This Congressman Into One of Israel’s Strongest Critics
Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan tells Haaretz why he welcomes a new Israeli government, even one…
Update: June 4, 2021
Candle Lit Vigil for PalestineUW-Madison Students for Justice in Palestine UW Library Mall 8:30 PM Join us to mourn…
Fact Sheet: Palestinian Citizens of Israel
Palestinian citizens of Israel protesting the passage of the Jewish nation-state law. Tel Aviv, August…
“FREE PALESTINE RALLY” IN MILWAUKEE DRAWS DIVERSE CROWD
Lee Matz for the Wiscosin Muslim Journal Sandra Whitehead, Wisconsin Muslim Journal, May 21, 2021…
This Must End
A Letter from Gaza as Israel’s bombs fall Gaza, 2018 Photo: AFSC Dr. Yasser Abu…
Barbara Olson and Tsela Barr: Let’s stop funding Israel’s campaign of oppression
Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, Thursday, May 13, 2021. Weary Palestinians are…
“Palestinians Do Indeed Exist”
Your Friday reminder to listen to our only Palestinian member of Congress, @RashidaTlaib, and remember…
May 19, 2021
Webinar with Richard Forer on Israel/Palestine7 pm Central Richard Forer will discuss his unique understanding of the hidden factors at…
Born Unequal Abroad
Understand how two people are treated differently by the Israeli government based solely on their…
May 16-20, 2021
Virtual Delegation to Lifta: Commemorate the NakbaWith your guide Umar al-Ghubari Eyewitness Palestine To commemorate Nakba Day this year, we will…
May 11, 2021
Virtual Delegation to Mesarvot: Israeli Military RefusersWith your guide Yuval Gal Cohen and our co-sponsors: Refuser Solidarity Network and OBJECTOR Impact…
National Lawyers Guild Urges Biden to Align US Israel-Palestine Policy With International Law
“The United States cannot turn its back on the atrocities, including war crimes, enabled by…
Human Rights Watch Documents Israeli Apartheid
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), April 27, 2021 For the past week, the world watched as…
BDS VIctory: Pomona College Students Divest from Occupation in Palestine
RE: BDS Victory: ASPC To Divest Funds From Occupation of Palestine Contact: Claremont Students for…
George Floyd on Israel’s Apartheid Wall
The Popular Chorus, June 2, 2020
Help Boost the New Palestine Bill!
This week, Rep. Betty McCollum introduced H.R. 2590, the Palestinian Children and Families Act, a…
April 17 & 24, 2021
“End US Support for Israeli Apartheid?” Parts 1 & 2IsraelApartheidCon • April 17 and 24 at 11AM EDT • Register today! A major Israeli…
The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism
Introduction The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism Why the oldest hatred needs a new definition Jewish…
April 14, 2021
Webinar: The Movement Will Not Be CensoredOn Wednesday, April 14, join us for a powerhouse event on Palestine advocacy and how…
Update: March 16, 2021 Rachel Corrie: Commemorating 18 Years
Madison-Rafah spokesperson starting at 46:23 Updates from the Rachel Corrie Foundation Registration link: http://bit.ly/2MHVjgC Livestream…
Engaging Palestine and Israel on International Law and Human Rights
The US should oppose unilateral annexations & demolitions. Israel should vaccinate all Palestinians.@RepRashida & I…
ICC launches Palestine war crimes probe
Maureen Clare Murphy, Electronic Intifada, 3 March 2021
February 10, 2021
Jim Zogby Talks with Human Rights Advocate Issa AmroWednesday, February 10, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m CT In the months we…
About Suffering: A Massacre of the Innocents in Yemen
The United States is contributing to the violent attacks on Yemen, while cutting back its…
Free Sami Huraini
Palestine Partners started this petition to United Nations Secretary General António Guterres and UN High…
Illinois faculty rejects efforts to suppress Palestinian freedom
Criticism of Israel is not antisemitism Grave implications for free speech, distracts from actual racism…
Racism in Policing in the US
BLACK LIVES MATTER RESOURCES MRSCP supports the Black Lives Matter movement, both because of its…
Landmark Endorsement of Rep. Joaquin Castro for House Chair
Over 50 progressive organizations endorse Rep. Joaquin Castro for Chair of the House Foreign Affairs…
Rep. Mark Pocan on Gaza COVID-19 increase
Last month, Gaza experienced an 84% increase in COVID-19 cases. You know what would help…
Trump administration considers labeling top humanitarian groups ‘anti-Semitic’
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Oxfam are included John Hudson, Washington Post, Oct. 21,…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Boycotts Yitzhak Rabin Event
Yesterday progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was headlined in the Palestine news-sphere as word came…
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…
Artists condemn Israeli raids on Palestinian cultural centres
Edward Said National Conservatory of Music (Ahdaf Soueif for PalFest) Massive Attack, Steve Coogan, Peter…
Faith Leaders Oppose F-35 Fighter Jets
Find inspiration and hope reading this full-page ad from the July 29 Wisconsin State Journal.…
Release Palestinian bodies for burial
Ahmad Erekat was unlawfully killed by Israeli occupation forces 24 days ago. His body, among…
Time’s Up Israel: Get Your Knee Off Palestine’s Neck
SAM BAHOUR, CounterPunch, July 16, 2020 The timer is now ticking on Israel. While Israel…
August 6, 2020
Lanterns for PeaceJoin Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin virtually on August 6 at 7:30 PM for activism,…
July 27, 2020
Pandemic and the Creative ResponseJULY 27 Pandemic and the Creative Response: How can art pave the way for justice?…
Systemic Racism in the US and Israel
Institute for Palestine Studies, July 14, 2020 Recent police violence in the US has sparked…
July 19, 2020
Candlelight Vigil and Community Education for Black LivesOscar Rennebohm Park, Madison 6 pm Vegan Food by JustVeggies 7 pm Community Education 8…
July 18, 2020
Beyond Connecting the DotsA virtual summit on building a united racial justice movement from the U.S. to Palestine…
I No Longer Believe in a Jewish State
For decades I argued for separation between Israelis and Palestinians. Now, I can imagine a…
Palestinian civil society calls for sanctions to stop Israel’s annexation and apartheid
The Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Council renews the call for targeted sanctions
Rep. Mark Pocan: Hold U.S. Funding Over Annexation
Congressman, @repmarkpocan just issued a statement on Israeli annexation: "Congress must put conditions on U.S.…
Letter to Biden (and Trump) Campaigns Regarding Israel and Palestinian Rights
This letter, signed by more than 100 progressive, anti-war, and faith-based U.S. organizations, urges presumptive…
Update: June 27 – 30, 2020
Upcoming Online EventsSaturday, June 27 Local Letter Campaign to End Violence Against Black People 6:00 PM –…
June 20 – 21, 2020
The Digital Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on WashingtonPoor People’s Campaign Sat: 9 am and 5 pm Central Sun: 5 pm Central Information…
June 19, 2020
Madison Juneteenth RallyMadison Juneteenth Rally Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Ct Madison [Map] 12 Noon – 7 pm…
