November 30

Archive for the 'Actions' Category

22
Jun

Another Portland-Iran Solidarity Rally Tuesday

Got this from Gabi’s blog: Local folks are calling for another vigil in solidarity with the people of Iran. This vigil will be Tuesday, June 23 at 7 PM in Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Thanks also, Gabi, for posting this LA Times article about the death of Neda Agha-Soltan, who was killed on the street in Tehran [...]

14
Jan

Things we can do to end the violence in Gaza

I was at a gathering in support of Israel at Temple Beth Israel on Monday evening, which was well-attended. I went there to listen more than anything else, and I know that some others there, similar to me, were of the mind that we can support Israel but recognize that these recent military actions are [...]

12
Dec

Free the Shministim (Free the Twelfth-Graders)

I just learned about a call for a day of action (next week, December 18) in support of young Israeli citizens who are refusing to serve in the military. These young conscientious objectors (twelfth-graders, orĀ  shministim) wind up in jail in Israel for their refusal to serve as part of the military force in the [...]

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