Category: Features
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Get involved! Share YOUR vision for the Second Popular Conference!
The US Palestinian Community Network is preparing for its Second Popular Conference of Palestinians in the United States, to take place in October 2010 in Chicago IL. The Popular Conference will be a weekend of cultural events, strategizing workshops, community-building forums, seminars and discussions, and opportunities for various sectors of our community – students, youth, women,…
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USPCN congratulates UC Berkeley students’ historic divestment victory!
Note: As of March 24, 2010 ASUC President Will Smelko vetoed the divestment bill. This veto can be overturned by a 2/3 vote of the Student Senate in the same semester (requiring 14 votes.) Students for Justice in Palestine at UC Berkeley has issued a statement noting that “Such a decision, however, does not change…
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USPCN: Defend Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa and Palestine! (English and Arabic)
The US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) calls upon our Palestinian and Arab community in the United States, as well as the solidarity movement with the Palestinian people, to act now to stand with the Palestinian people and support their valiant resistance to protect their homeland and holy places, in light of escalating attacks by occupation…
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“Palestine Network” Undermines the Right of Return
The Palestinian community in exile condemns the efforts by the Ramallah-based illegitimate Palestinian Authority (PA) to divide, co-opt and control us through the creation of “clubs” in our midst to build legitimacy for a future settlement with Israel that betrays fundamental Palestinian rights, in particular the right of return. For more information see commentary by…
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Organize a workshop for the US Social Forum 2010: Deadline April 20
The U.S. Social Forum deadline has been extended to April 20, 2010! Submit your workshops today. The US Palestinian Community Network [USPCN], as a member of the National Planning Council [NPC], announces the opening of proposals for workshops for the U.S. Social Forum [USSF] to be held in Detroit, Michigan, from June 22-27, 2010. First,…
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USPCN Announces Second National Palestinian Popular Conference in Chicago, IL October 2010
National Meeting Also Plans Youth Camp, Social Forum Participation The US Palestinian Community Network calls on the Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim community and their supporters to participate in the preparatory process for the convening of the Second Popular Conference for Palestinians in the US in Chicago, IL in October 2010! We invite you to become involved in…
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Defend Palestine Cultural Night Highlights USPCN National Meeting in San Francisco
The US Palestinian Community Network National Meeting in San Francisco will feature a Cultural Evening, “Defend Palestine,” on Saturday, January 16, 2010. The cultural night includes singers, hip hop performers, spoken word and comedy. Join USPCN for the USPCN National Meeting in San Francisco – and the exciting Cultural Night! (Cultural Night OPEN TO ALL…
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USPCN at the US Social Forum: Join us in planning!
U.S. Popular Palestinian Community Network invites you to participate in planning the 2nd US Social Forum in June 2010 in Detroit, Michigan The US Palestinian Community Network is pleased to announce its participation in the envisioning and organizing of the Second U.S. Social Forum (USSF) as a member of its National Planning Committee (NPC). The…
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US Palestinian Community: Egypt, End the “Wall of Shame” and Open the Gates of Rafah!
Click here to send a letter to the Egyptian government using our web form! A year after Israel’s vicious “Operation Cast Lead” assault against the Gaza Strip, which left over 1400 Palestinians – including 355 children – dead, thousands more wounded and tens of thousands of homes destroyed while devastating Palestinian health care, educational and…
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DEADLINE JANUARY 12: Pre-register today for USPCN January meeting in San Francisco!
REGISTER TODAY! DEADLINE JANUARY 12, 2010! To US Palestinian Community Network chapters, members, and our brothers and sisters in the U.S.-based Palestinian and Arab Diaspora: The US Palestinian Community Network will hold its next national planning meeting in San Francisco, California, from Friday, January 15, 2010-Sunday, January 17, 2010. Book your tickets and make your…