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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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Israeli occupation soldiers close the main gate of Qortoba school in Hebron

The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project has helped build playgrounds for both Qortuba Elementary School and…

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

The Honorable Joseph R. Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC 20500 Dear…

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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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Paul Beckett, 1938 – 2022

Legacy.com MADISON – Paul Anthony Hamilton Beckett, 83, a long-time resident of Madison, WI, died…

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2022.04.21: Madison-Rafah Annual Fundraising Drive: Al Samud Playground Dedication

$9,750 of $9,750 on 4/21/22 Fundraising for the playground is complete, and Playgrounds for Palestine…

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Stop the Line 5 Pipeline Expansion

The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project supports these efforts by Indigenous Women to end fossil fuel…

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2022.04.09: Celebrate with Sister Cities International

Celebrate Palestinian Heritage and Culture with Sister Cities International 11 am Central Join Webinar

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2022.03.16: WORT 89.9 FM: Holding Israel Accountable

WORT 89.9FM Madison · Buzz – 3-16-22 – Attala Madison Rafah Sister City Project, WORT…

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2022.03.16: 19th Annual Rachel Corrie Commemoration

Register in advance for this webinar March 16, 2022, 7 pm CT/5 pm PT Join…

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2022.03.19: International Festival at Overture Center

10 am – 5 pm FREE Come celebrate the rich cultural heritage and diversity of…

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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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2022.01.02: Maia Project Update

For Over 11 Years The new unit providing clean water to the kids in Shuka,…

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Join the #WetsuwetenResistance Pipeline Fight

The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project supports the efforts of the Wet’suwet’en nation to exercise their…

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2021.08.28 Update: Sidewalk Sale of Palestinian Crafts!

The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project and Palestine Partners successful yard sale during the Orton-Front Festival…

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Black-Palestine solidarity is making its way to Capitol Hill

Alex Kane, +972 Magazine, June 16, 2021

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

Israeli occupation soldiers close the main gate of Qortoba school in Hebron

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

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

No Path to Justice

Paul Beckett, 1938 – 2022

2022.04.21: Madison-Rafah Annual Fundraising Drive: Al Samud Playground Dedication

Stop the Line 5 Pipeline Expansion

2022.04.09: Celebrate with Sister Cities International

2022.03.16: WORT 89.9 FM: Holding Israel Accountable

2022.03.16: 19th Annual Rachel Corrie Commemoration

2022.03.19: International Festival at Overture Center

Killed for Driving While Palestinian

2022.01.02: Maia Project Update

Join the #WetsuwetenResistance Pipeline Fight

#PalestineDay

Statement on #StandWithThe6 by Madison-Rafah Sister City Project

2021.10.03 Update: Turath Baladna (Our Country’s Heritage)

2021.08.28 Update: Sidewalk Sale of Palestinian Crafts!

Black-Palestine solidarity is making its way to Capitol Hill