What’s the Israel-Palestine conflict about? A simple guide

It’s killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions. And its future lies in its past. We break it down. By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 9 Oct 2023 The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced many millions of people and has its roots in…

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The killing must stop

The San Jose Peace & Justice Center condemns the killing of innocent civilians whether they be Israeli or Palestinian. The killing must stop.

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Jewish Voice for Peace calls on all people of conscience to stop imminent genocide

The Israeli government has declared a genocidal war on the people of Gaza. As an organization that works for a future where Palestinians and Israelis and all people live in equality and freedom, we call on all people of conscience to stop imminent genocide of Palestinians.  Jewish Voice for Peace…

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The Root of Violence is Oppression

The following statement is from Jewish Voice for Peace, published October 7, 2023 Right now, Palestinians, Israelis and all of us with family on the ground are terrified for loved ones. We grieve the lives of those already lost and remain committed to a future where every life is precious,…

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County sheriffs should not be armed with tasers!

Tasers are not safe to be used in the jails or on the streets. More than one person is killed by a taser every week in the U.S. According to the Reuters six-part series, 9 out of 10 who die are unarmed. But Santa Clara County Sheriff Robert Jonson will…

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San Jose commemorates 53rd anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium

San Jose, CA – On August 29, the San Jose Freedom Road Socialist Organization and other groups held a commemoration for the 53rd anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium, with veteran activist Carlos Montes as a guest speaker. The commemoration was held at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center, a…

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Peace & Justice Center Statement on Ukraine War

The Peace and Justice Center calls for open dialogue on the conflict, with differences of opinion informed by uncensored reporting available from all media platforms. We support an immediate cease-fire, negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, and a peace agreement that respects Ukrainian neutrality and respects Ukrainian and Russian national sovereignty and…

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No more nukes! Ban the bomb!

At Lawrence Livermore Lab In connection with the release of the film Oppenheimer, “the bomb” is getting a lot of attention in the mass media this summer. It’s an opportunity for the public to learn something about the immense and horrifying impact that nuclear weapons have had and continue to…

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