Palestine And Its Metaphors

Palestine is not a symbol. It is a real place, under siege. And to see it clearly, we must burn the language that keeps us blind. by Masood Haque in Common Dreams, June 6, 2025 Metaphors kill. Not with bullets or bombs, but with confusion. They blur what demands clarity.…

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How the Vietnam and Gaza Wars Shattered Young Illusions About US Leaders

Emerging generations learned that moral concerns about their country’s engagement in faraway wars meant little to policymakers in Washington. by Norman Solomon, Apr 30, 2025 in Common Dreams Eight years before the U.S.-backed regime in South Vietnam collapsed, I stood with high school friends at Manhattan’s Penn Station on the…

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‘Who Has the Right to Have Rights?’ Mahmoud Khalil Writes From Detention

In the weeks ahead, students, advocates, and elected officials must unite to defend the right to protest for Palestine. At stake are not just our voices, but the fundamental civil liberties of all. My name is Mahmoud Khalil, and I am a political prisoner. I am writing to you from…

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Free films on Palestine to watch and share

In light of the current events in Palestine, a large number of filmmakers have made their films about Palestine available online for free. In this post, we share with you links to films you can view and share to get our message out to the world. We're indicating the films…

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Trump Should 100% Take Jimmy Carter’s Advice

Trump’s first term was four years of Christmas Days for billionaires and corporate interests, starting with the military-industrial complex. A repeat of that must not be tolerated. by Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies, December 30, 2024 in Common Dreams With President Jimmy Carter’s passing and Donald Trump about to return…

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Read the powerful letter from SJSU professor who resigned over Gaza

SJSU professors Sang Kil, who was suspended by SJSU and Rochelle McLaughlin, who submitter her letter of resignation on December 6 San Jose State University Professor Rochelle McLaughlin has resigned in protest and in solidarity with Gaza. Here is her letter of resignation: Dear CSU Board of Trustees, Mildred Garcia,…

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The World Knows Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza

And no amount of Israeli or U.S. government propaganda will change that. by Ramzy Baroud in Common Dreams, December 5, 2024 The ongoing war and genocide in Gaza is unprecedented. Nothing that Israel and its supporters can say or do will avoid the historical accountability of the extermination of the…

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How Do We Observe the International Day of Peace in a Time of Genocide?

By Joyce Ajlouny, Published in Truthout September 21, 2024 The International Day of Peace is marked around the world each year on September 21. But this year, as we mourn the deaths of more than 41,000 Palestinians killed by the Israeli military, I am struggling to find the words to…

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US Has Sent Israel Over 600 Weapons Shipments Since October

By Sharon Zhang , This story was originally published by Truthout on August 27, 2024 The U.S. has sent nearly two shipments of weapons to Israel on average every day since it began its genocide in Gaza on October 7, according to new figures from the Israeli military. The Israeli…

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