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Statements from WNPJ groups on Palestine/Israel/Hamas

Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice, October 22, 2023 Palestinians inspect the damage following an…

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2023.10.15: Spectrum News: Madison’s Olive Harvest filled with somber celebrations

RHONDA FOXX, SPECTRUM NEWS 1, OCT. 16, 2023

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Wisconsin coalition calls for fair representation of Palestinians

Guest, Milwaukee Independent, Oct 11, 2023 A diverse and broad coalition of Wisconsin-based organizations dedicated…

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Dixon Hopes Israeli Settler’s Trial Draws Attention to Attacks on Palestinians

Jerry Windley-Daoust, The Catholic Worker Movement, September 2, 2023 “These settlers act with impunity because…

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2023.07.23-25: July Events

Sunday, July 23: Dr. Abdelfattah Abusrour on WORT Radio Monday, July 24: Online: Taking on…

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2023.05.15: Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition hosts Mandela’s grandson & Nakba tour

Sandra Whitehead, Wisconsin Muslim Journal, May 23, 2023

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2023.05.09-25: May Events

Tuesday, May 9: Online: Nakba 75: Exist, Resist, Return (from UK) Monday, May 15: Nelson…

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May Day Milwaukee: A Day Without Latinx and Immigrants

MONDAY, MAY 1ST IN MILWAUKEE AT 11:00 AM Background May 1st has long been recognized…

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2023.05.15: Mandela Nakba Day Tour

NEW: MRSCP is partnering with Building Unity on a “Care-avan” carpool to this event from…

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An open letter to UW-Madison regarding anti-Zionist chalking

Stepha Velednitsky, Ri J. Turner, Joshua Garoon, Tsela Barr, and Annie Sommer Kaufman, The Daily Cardinal,…

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2022.09.27: Light in Gaza Speaking Tour in Milwaukee

Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire American Friends Service Committee, Sep 27, 2022 11/17/22…

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World class lineup at this year’s Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival

David Luhrssen, Wisconsin Muslim Journal, Oct 14, 2022

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President Biden: Stop Israeli Government’s Attacks on Palestinian Civil Society

(Final version, emphasis added) Dear colleagues and comrades, Thank you so much for signing on…

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“Cancel the F-35”: Organizations Sign Letter to President & Congress

Rep. Francesca Hong addresses concerns for the arrival of F-35 jets in Truax Field, surrounded…

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No Path to Justice

Israeli Forces Keep Killing Americans While U.S. Officials Give Them a Pass Alice Speri, The…

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2022.04.25: Wisconsin Premiere of the Film Boycott

Just Vision’s new documentary, Boycott, will have its Wisconsin Premiere at the Milwaukee Film Festival…

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Israeli soldiers blindfolded and gagged elderly Palestinian American later found dead

Details of an army investigation obtained by Israeli media indicate troops didn’t seek aid for…

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Killed for Driving While Palestinian

MRSCP Statement on the Death of Omar Abdulmajeed As’ad in Israeli custody The Madison-Rafah Sister…

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Omar Assad, a long-time Milwaukee resident, found dead in West Bank after detention by Israeli soldiers

His family wants an investigation Mourners carry the body of Omar Assad during his funeral…

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