Category: Features
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Palestinians in Austin denounce the Palestinian Authority and demand PLO reform
Palestinians in Austin, Texas protested on March 15, denouncing the Palestinian Authority and demanding reform in the PLO. They signed on to the statement below: I am a Palestinian in the diaspora and affirm that I do not authorize the Palestinian Authority, Hamas, or the Palestine Liberation Organization in its current form to speak on…
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March 15: Palestinian Community in Austin, TX for PNC Elections and Dismantlement of PA
AUSTIN RALLY FOR PALESTINE; DEMANDING PNC ELECTIONS & DISMANTLEMENT OF P.A. In solidarity with the protests in Palestine and worldwide on March 15th, Palestinians in Austin demand immediate elections in the Palestine National Council and proper representation by a legitimate leadership that genuinely represents our national aspirations, including our inalienable right to return to our…
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Videos: USPCN in DC and New York present “pink slips” to the Palestinian Authority
On February 28, 2011, USPCN activists in Washington, DC and New York City presented “pink slips” to the Palestinian Authority. Read Press TV coverage of the DC protest here and watch the videos below to see Palestinians telling the PA: You’re Fired! Washington, DC: New York, NY:
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March 15: NYC and DC join in calls to end division and Oslo
USPCN will join the call of Palestinian youth to protest for an end to the division and an end to Oslo on March 15, 2011, with protests in New York and Washington, DC and planned actions in San Francisco and elsewhere. We call upon all to participate in these activities to strengthen our national unity…
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Dr. As’ad AbuKhalil speaks with USPCN in Michigan
The US Palestinian Community Network – Michigan chapter hosted an evening with Dr. As’ad AbuKhalil on February 21, 2011. The Arab scholar and writer, a professor at California State University – Stanislaus, discussed “The End of Dictatorship in Egypt: Is Palestine Next?” at the Bint Jbail Cultural Center in Dearborn. The event was co-sponsored by…
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USPCN fundraising dinner in Detroit draws hundreds to support Gaza
On January 22, 2011, US Palestinian Community Network members in Detroit, along with the Palestine Aid Society and Viva Palestina, organized a fundraising dinner to support efforts to break the siege of Gaza and build for the US Boat to Gaza. Over 900 people attended the sold-out function featuring a speech by Viva Palestina founder…
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USPCN DC: Notice of termination to be served at the PLO Mission to the U.S Feb. 28
USPCN calls upon all USPCN chapters and all Palestinians in diaspora and exile to support this call and engage in similar actions at the PLO embassies and missions in your countries of residence! For Palestinians in the United States, if you are not able to come to Washington, DC, please call the PLO mission at…
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NYC: Feb. 28 Demonstration to Dissolve the Palestinian Authority
USPCN calls upon all chapters to hold similar events and activities. See this DC event. Demonstration to Dissolve the Palestinian Authority Mon. February 28th 4-6 pm Palestinian Permanent Mission to the UN 115 E 65th St btw Park & Lexington F to 63rd st, 6 to 68th/Hunter College Facebook Event: ://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=190899137599470 Download Flyer Download NOTICE…
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USPCN endorses Gaza Strip to Detroit concert
US Palestinian Community Network endorses the Gaza Strip to Detroit concert: “Gaza Strip to Detroit” Benefit Concert. February 25, 2011 Hyatt Regency Dearborn Michigan 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, Michigan “Hip Hop is a form of music that was born out of oppression and inequality, a positive answer to a volatile imposition.” Artists include: DJ…
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February 1st–National Call-in Day to Stop Grand Jury Witch Hunt
National Call-In Day to Fitzpatrick, Holder and Obama Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 – all day! Over 50 cities, hundreds of groups, and thousands of people protested against FBI and U.S. Grand Jury repression on Tuesday January 25. The protests were a response to ongoing and expanding repression originating from U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald’s office in…