Author: uspcn
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Support Palestinian Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike! Demand that U.S. Senators Durbin & Duckworth take a stand!
Let us know you’re coming by confirming on Facebook #DignityStrike #DignityStrikeChi Over 1,800 Palestinian political prisoners have entered their 37th day of an open ended hunger strike, and their lives are in danger! Join USPCN-Chicago and friends for a lunchtime picket on Thursday, May 25th, at 12 Noon, at Federal Plaza (230 S. Dearborn St.)…
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On Rasmea’s 70th birthday, read her speech from Oscar Lopez’ homecoming
On Rasmea’s 70th birthday, read her speech from Oscar Lopez’ homecoming And help with legal fees Today, May 22nd, is Rasmea’s 70th birthday, and she’s been pretty busy the past few weeks. The Hana Center honored her on May 5th, she spoke at Northwestern University on May 15th, and she gave a powerful welcoming statement…
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5 things you can do RIGHT NOW to support Palestinian hunger strikers!
5 things you can do RIGHT NOW to support Palestinian hunger strikers! USPCN calls for National Week of Action! As the over 1,500 Palestinian political prisoners enter their 36th day on hunger strike, the risks to their health are increasingly grave, so urgent actions in solidarity are of critical importance. Here are 5 things you can…
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69 Years Since Al-Nakba & 29 Days of the #DignityStrike
Today, May 15th, 2017, marks the 69th anniversary of the Nakba, the ethnic cleansing of over 750,000 Palestinians from their homes and lands. Today also marks 69 years of resistance to Israeli colonization and occupation, and to British and later U.S. imperialism. Generations of Palestinians have refused to concede this key demand of the national…
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Former Puerto Rican political prisoner Luis Rosa Perez writes to Palestinian hunger strikers
My Palestinian Family The cancer of colonialism affects every aspect of human development. It hinders economic and social growth; and causes despair and a host of psychological and physiological conditions with the aim of destroying the peoples enslaved by this system. Its aim is genocide and the deformation of a national identity and culture. The…
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Day-long hunger strike & encampment in solidarity with Palestinian political prisoners May 11, in Burbank, IL
Day-long hunger strike and encampment in solidarity with Palestinian political prisoners Thursday, May 11th, in Burbank, IL WHAT: Join us in a day-long hunger strike and encampment in solidarity with the over 1,500 Palestinian political prisoners currently on an open-ended hunger strike in Israeli prisons. Facebook event page! WHEN: Thursday, May 11th, 2017, from 10…
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Hundreds to join Rasmea at her plea hearing April 25th in Detroit, as U.S. Attorney’s office launches another political attack
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Hatem Abudayyeh, 773.301.4108, [email protected] Hundreds to join Rasmea at her plea hearing April 25th in Detroit, as U.S. Attorney’s office launches another political attack Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Tukel appears to want to sabotage the plea agreement WHEN: Tuesday, April 25th, 2017, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (rally at 1:00…
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USPCN heeds Addameer’s call for social media action on Palestinian Prisoners’ Day; support the hunger strikers!
USPCN heeds Addameer’s call for social media action on Palestinian Prisoners’ Day Monday, April 17th Today, April 17th, 2017, USPCN salutes our brave prisoners and marks the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Political Prisoners by joining Addameer’s action alert. TAKE ACTION: 1. Share a picture of yourself holding a poster with the hashtags #Free_Palestinian_Political_Prisoners,…
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All Out for Rasmea’s April 25th plea hearing in Detroit!
All Out for Rasmea’s April 25th plea hearing in Detroit! WHEN: Tuesday, April 25th, 2017, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (rally at 1:00 PM, hearing starts at 2:30 PM) WHERE: U.S. District Court, 231 W. Lafayette Blvd., downtown Detroit, Michigan The Rasmea Defense Committee is calling on everyone to mobilize for Rasmea’s final court appearance…
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Rasmea Odeh accepts a plea agreement with no prison time
Rasmea Odeh accepts a plea agreement with no prison time; plea hearing April 25th in Detroit Rasmea Odeh, the 69-year old Palestinian American community leader who was tortured and sexually assaulted by the Israeli military in 1969, is bringing to a close her battle to win justice from the U.S. legal system. She will…