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American War in Vietnam / History / Palestine / SJPJC / War on Gaza

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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May 6, 2025
American War in Vietnam / Palestine / SJPJC / War on Gaza

Echoes of burning flesh: From ‘The Napalm Girl’ to Hind Rajab

by Dr Mustafa Fetouri in Middle East Monitor, April 24, 2025 What happened to six-year-old Hind Rajab on 29 January, 2024, is a haunting echo of the horror that befell nine-year-old Kim Phuc in the Vietnamese village of Trảng Bàng more than half a century ago. In both cases, the…

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April 26, 2025
Palestine / War on Gaza

‘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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March 19, 2025
Israeli occupation / Palestine / SJPJC / War on Gaza

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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March 17, 2025
Congress / Current Events / Government repression / Military-industrial complex / Palestine / SJPJC / US Empire / War in Ukraine / War on Gaza

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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December 30, 2024
Palestine / San Jose State / SJPJC / War on Gaza

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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December 8, 2024
Palestine / SJPJC / War on Gaza

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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December 8, 2024
Israeli occupation / Palestine / SJPJC / War on Gaza

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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September 21, 2024
arms embargo / Military-industrial complex / Palestine / Palestine Solidarity / War on Gaza

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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August 28, 2024
International Soldarity / Palestine / Palestine Solidarity / Rallies and Vigils / War on Gaza

On Eve of DNC, ‘Not Another Bomb’ Rallies Demand US Arms Embargo on Israel

"Palestinians in Gaza cannot wait until after the U.S. election while bombs are dropping and burning their loved ones alive," said one campaigner. By Brett Wilkins Common Dreams August 18, 2024 On the eve of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, proponents of a U.S. arms embargo on Israel—which is…

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August 18, 2024