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USPCN Strongly Condemns Arrest and Indictment of Rasmea Yousef Odeh
The United States Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) strongly condemns the arrest and indictment of Rasmea Yousef Odeh by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She is a founding member of the Chicago chapter of USPCN and a mentor to all of its organizers, and we pledge to fight this injustice with all of our strength.…
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USPCN joins 50 organizations to stand against the persecution of Palestinian American activist Rasmea Odeh
October 23, 2013 The below-signed organizations are deeply disturbed by and stand opposed to the indictment yesterday of Rasmea Yousef Odeh, a Palestinian-American community activist who has dedicated 10 years to the Chicago Arab-American community, working with women on issues ranging from promoting literacy and political education to addressing domestic violence and anti-Arab and Muslim…
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Oct. 24, Chicago: Un-Friend the IDF! Protest the Israeli military fundraiser
UN-FRIEND THE IDF 5-6pm Thursday October 24 In front of the Chicago Hilton Hotel 720 S Michigan Ave Facebook: s://www.facebook.com/events/243981455756284/ The Chicago area ‘Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces’ (IDF) will hold their annual gala fundraiser at the Hilton this Thursday. The IDF is the enforcer of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and the siege of Gaza. Join us…
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October 13, Chicago: Hands off Syria, No US Intervention
Join us for a Global Rally to demand: Stop the War on Syria Hands Off Syria, No U.S. Intervention Stop Fueling the Syrian Fire Sun., Oct. 133:00 pm – 5:00 pmFederal Plaza50 W. AdamsThe event is taking place in many countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,…
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October 6: Building Palestine: What You Can Do
Building Palestine: What You Can Do Discussion with Palestinian-American business consultant and political analyst Sam Bahour Moderated by Columbia College Professor Iymen Chehade Sunday, October 6 3-5pm Columbia College Chicago Conaway Center 1104 S. Wabash Sam Bahour is coming to Chicago!! Don’t miss his October 6th talk, Building Palestine: What You Can Do, and the…
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Ask Saudi Arabia to end relationship with global conglomerate G4S
Saudi Arabia has been contracting with the private security company, G4S, to provide crowd control and maintenance during the Hajj, the pilgrimage undertaken by nearly 3 million Muslims annually. G4S is complicit in Israel’s international law violations and human rights abuses of Palestinians. For example, G4S provides “security” to: Israeli prisons, where more than 5,000…
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New Know Your Rights resource for Palestinian and solidarity activists
An important resource was released today from Palestine Solidarity Legal Support (PSLS) and the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) , for student and other Palestinian and solidarity activists who may confront repression or legal attempts to intimidate or silence activism. PSLS and CCR released a new Know Your Rights booklet specially developed and tailored for Palestinian…
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September 9, Chicago: Arab Community Dialogue On Syria
Tonight! Arab Community Dialogue On Syria Jerusalem Restaurant 8310 S. Harlem Ave. Monday, September 9th, 2013 7:30 PM s://www.facebook.com/events/300042593467202/ Join the Arab American Cultural Forum, Chicago Islamic Center, Palestinian American Council (PAC) & United States Palestinian Community Network-Chicago for a community forum on the looming war on Syria. With presentations by: Dr. Seif Dana Dr.…
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Stop U.S. Moves to Attack Syria! USPCN Chicago Statement on Syria
The Chicago Chapter of the United States Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) again calls on all peace-loving people across the world to oppose an imminent U.S. attack on Syria. NBC news reported yesterday that government insiders are saying it could start “as early as Thursday [August 29th].” There are currently four U.S. destroyers positioned near Syria,…
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Support for Students Against Israeli Apartheid at York University
USPCN is a signatory to the following letter from Students Against Israeli Apartheid at York University in Toronto. SAIA York instituted a successful BDS campaign at the university, which culminated in the endorsement of the York Federation of Students (YFS) for university divestment from corporations complicit in the occupation of Palestine. They have faced a…