Thanks for joining us for the 6th Dispatch! Here's a tune to go along with your read. Donald Trump has been making headlines announcing his absolutely wild picks to lead his administration, but it’s all part of a much longer conservative battle that’s been going on for decades. Let’s talk about it!
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Easy Actions to Take
Why: HR 9495 is a bill that would give the President power to remove tax-exempt status from any non-profit they deem as “terrorist” supporting. This has huge consequences for any group organizing for a liberation, not just in Palestine but all over the world too. It has passed the House and now we must pressure the Senate to vote this bill down.
Why: Journalists are saying just as much with what they don’t cover as with what they do cover. By leaving out major atrocities committed by Israel, a distorted view of the truth is created that minimizes the genocide.
Why: Entertainment has a massive influence on the way people view the world. Captain America and Snow White are Disney's 2 biggest movies this year, so this is a chance for the world to send a clear message to Disney that we will not tolerate their complicity. They've pledged millions in donations to Israel, Captain America features the problematic Israeli character "Sabra," and Snow White is played by Gal Gadot, who has supported Israel's assault.
Why: We have recently partnered with Muslims Around The World project to raise funds to provide prosthetics to amputees in Gaza. Currently Gaza has the highest population of child amputees in the world and this program is a vital way to provide much-needed medical assistance after a life-altering injury. Our goal is to raise $20k by the new year!
Little Wins for The People
Why It Matters: Despite months of pressure to drop the case, the ICC has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, along with Hamas commanders, for crimes against humanity. This is a moment many have been waiting for. It results in even greater international pressure and isolation for the US and Israel, while also limiting Netanyahu’s travel ability. Many countries, including Canada and the UK, have vowed to enforce the warrant if Netanyahu travels there.
Why it Matters: Many around the US are bracing themselves for Trump’s mass deportation plans. LA is one of the largest cities that have become “sanctuary cities,” places where local authorities will not comply with federal deportation orders. While this doesn’t guarantee deportations won’t happen, it does add a layer of defense.
Why it Matters: Nov 19-21, hundreds gathered in Niger’s capital, Niamey, for the Conference in Solidarity with the People of the Sahel. The 3-day conference brought together union leaders, activists, political leaders, and members of social movements from around the world to discuss the urgent struggles and aspirations of the people in the Sahel region and is an important milestone in Africa’a anti-imperial struggle.
“The really dangerous American fascists are not those who are hooked up directly or indirectly with the Axis. The FBI has its finger on those. The dangerous American fascist is the man who wants to do in the United States in an American way what Hitler did in Germany in a Prussian way. The American fascist would prefer not to use violence. His method is to poison the channels of public information.” –US Vice President Henry Wallace, 1944
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