Important statement written by Robin Kimmerer and others. Robin was a featured speaker in Westchester a few years ago upon the invitation of our Friends of Turtle Island solidarity group with Indigenous Peoples:
Felice has brought to our attention: "Our progressive Democratic representatives -- Nita Lowey, Eliot Engel, Kirsten Gillibrand, and of course Chuck Schumer have co-sponsored a bill that imposes criminal penalties on anyone who supports boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel. They need to hear from us that we cherish the first amendment and the right to free speech and political action."
U.S. Lawmakers Seek to Criminally Outlaw Support for Boycott Campaign Against Israel
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The two parties join together to sponsor a bill, spearheaded by AIPAC, that would be one of the most authoritarian congressional measures in years.
Important Rally for Farmworker Justice. Please join us:
Rally for Farmworker Justice in White Plains
August 2, 2017, 12:00pm - August 2, 2017, 1:00pm
Join activists, allies and members of the community as we stand together in solidarity with farmworkers across New York State on August 2nd at the White Plains Rennaisance Plaza, corner of Mamaroneck ...
There's been a lot of chatter about this on social media. Excellent statement from the Chicago JVP Gulistan Kimene
JVP Chicago Statement of Support for Chicago Dyke March Collective
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As a Jewish organization dedicated to justice for Palestinians and opposition to all forms of bigotry, including antisemitism, Jewish Voice for Peace-Chicago affirms our support for the Chicago Dyke M...
Explore WESPAC shared Citizens for a Responsible County Airport's event.
Rally for Westchester Airport: Stop Privatization and Expansion
July 17, 2017, 5:30pm - July 17, 2017, 6:30pm
Join us as we raise awareness about the negative financial and environmental impacts that would result from privatization of the county airport. The bids from private companies to take over the Westc...
Please act now!! URGENT ACTION from Hudson Valley Community Coalition:
Diego and his mother were transferred to a facility in Louisiana.
*Do not give up, please call Rep. Nita Lowey, Sen. Schumer & Sen. Gillibrand and ask them to intervene to free Diego and his mother.*
Lowey: (914) 428-1707
Schumer: (914) 734-1532 & (212) 486-4430 & (202) 224-6542
Gillibrand: (202) 224-4451 & (212) 688-6262 & (845) 875-4585
"Hello my name is _____________. I'm calling to ask you to demand prosecutorial discretion to prevent the deportation of Diego Puma Macancela (A#206869185) and his mother Rosa Inez Macancela (A#206869186)."
**These elected officials are getting calls and already know the situation, but need to be pressed to act more.**
**Please act now!**
And a rally has also been announced for TOMORROW, Wednesday June 21st at 2PM at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, NYC. #FreeDiego
