Category: News
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May 14, Chicago: Candlelight Vigil in Support of Palestinian Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Israeli prisons
On the 64th anniversary of Al-Nakba: there is no more time to wait, there is no more time to spare, NOW is the time for action! s://www.facebook.com/ events/237334053037149/ WHAT: Candlelight Vigil in Support of Palestinian Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Israeli prisons WHEN: Monday, May 14th, 2012 7:30 PM WHERE: The Water Tower Park…
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April 9, NYC: BE HEARD – Palestinian Youth Representation
RSVP on Facebook ASWATNA, NYU Students for Justice in Palestine, The Civic Drive for Palestinian Registration, and USPCN Present: BE HEARD Palestinian Youth Representation in the Next Palestinian National Council Elections Join Professor Bashir Abu Manneh (Columbia University) in a discussion on the importance of an inclusive, unified Palestinian voice, and the international grassroots campaign to include…
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Chicago activists protest “Brand Israel” Batsheva Dance Company
Chicago Palestine solidarity activists made their voices heard on Saturday, March 17, during a protest of the opening night of Batsheva Dance Company’s two-night performance at Roosevelt University’s Auditorium Theater. Chants included “All your dancing can’t erase! Apartheid’s ugly face!” and in a tribute to St. Patrick’s Day, “Occupation is a crime! From Ireland to…
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Electronic Intifada: US Palestinians organize as government renews threats to indict solidarity activists
The following article, by Maureen Murphy, ran in the Electronic Intifada, on February 6, 2012, focusing on USPCN’s efforts to push back against FBI repression and defend the human and civil rights of the Palestinian community. Click here to sign the pledge: The US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) is asking supporters to sign a pledge…
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Standing Up for Our Rights! USPCN Pledges to Defend Human and Civil Rights
The US Palestinian Community Network passed the following resolution at its planning meeting on January 6-8, 2012, committing itself to work for the civil and human rights of the Palestinian community, particularly those targeted for FBI repression and a grand jury investigation. Those targeted in the case include labor activists, antiwar organizers, and seven Palestinian…
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January 10: National Palestinian Youth Conference Call on Democratic Representation
NATIONAL CONFERENCE CALL FOR PALESTINIAN YOUTH IN THE US ON DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATION TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012, 4pm EST/1pm EST On January 10th 2012, Palestinian youth will be meeting in cities throughout Palestine and the shatat to discuss the next steps towards achieving genuine democracy and representation for all Palestinians through direct elections to the Palestinian…
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Announcing First USPCN Community Forum – Santa Clara, CA – January 7, 2012
ANNOUNCING THE FIRST US PALESTINIAN COMMUNITY NETWORK COMMUNITY FORUM Saturday, January 7, 2012 Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA Reflecting the strategic need for nurturing open spaces of conversation amongst Palestinians in the US, the US Palestinian Community Network is excited to announce its first of a continuing series of Community Forums to…
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Join the fight!
As we remember Mohammad Bouazizi and look towards the struggle to come, we invite you to join the fight with USPCN. Wherever in the US you are, you can get in contact with Palestinian organizers. Reach out to us at [email protected]. Join us January 6-8 in San Jose for a national meeting and public event…
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Project South presents USPCN with movement award
Project South honored USPCN with an award during its recent celebration of its 25th anniversary. The US Palestinian Community Network is deeply grateful to Project South for the honor, and salutes Project South on the occasion of 25 years of struggle, resistance and endurance against racism, poverty and genocide. Project South awarded USPCN with the…
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USPCN endorses AMP conference in Chicago, November 24-27
USPCN encourages all of its members and supporters to register for and attend the national Conference on Palestine, A NEW ERA OF ACTIVISM, being organized by American Muslims for Palestine, Thursday, November 24-November 27, 2011 in Chicago. Among many powerful speakers is USPCN’s Mezna Qato. The US Palestinian Community Network salutes the incredible work of American Muslims for Palestine.…