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Looks like the largest military base in Venezuela, in Caracas, has been attacked. The US issued a warning for all traffic to stay out of Venezuelan airspace shortly before the hits.    There's new war, folks. At least we won't have to listen to drivel trying to dress this up as legitimate foreign policy disagreements anymore.    Let's call it Operation I(want to steal your oil) Liberation. O-I-L. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/03/world/trump-united-states-strikes-venezuela?unlocked_articl ...Continue Reading

For anyone interested in the MA paper - I am attaching a general response to Mennonite Action that I am circulating among some other people as well. I try to be more positive than critical. I think it is something that we can do and will give purpose to others also. It seems to be a communication problem as much as anything and I don’t think we yet have the right tools. I continue to work with communication issues and points of resistance. Hopefully this will stimulate some thinking. JS ...Continue Reading

Hello, I am attaching a response to a Mennonite Action group who are doing some workshops to get people engaged on the Gaza war and also generally anti-authoritarianism. I don’t think it will be enough and we need to think about being pro-active. Lots of opportunities if people can find the right tools to communicate. John Suter ...Continue Reading

AMP-Toledo is excited to be hosting several guest speakers who have engaged in direct action and civil disobedience in solidarity with Palestine. We look forward to you attending this inspirational panel discussion and connecting with the community.  ...Continue Reading

https://popularresistance.org/at-un-venezuela-accuses-us-of-oil-theft-colonial-blockade/ ...Continue Reading

Begin forwarded message:*From:* The New York Times <breakingnews@PROTECTED>*Date:* December 25, 2025 at 7:30:57 PM EST*To:* tjlodge50@PROTECTED*Subject:* *Breaking news: Trump announces strike against ISIS in Nigeria**Reply-To:* breakingnews@PROTECTEDBreaking news: Trump announces strike against ISIS in NigeriaPresident Trump said the attack was necessary to protect Christians.View in browserDec. 25, 2025, 7:29 p.m. ETBREAKING NEWSTrump Announces Strike Against ISIS in NigeriaThe attack comes after President Trum ...Continue Reading

----- Forwarded Message -----*From:* Ahmad Ibsais, Alana Hadid, Huda Skaik, Palestine Deep Dive, and Drop Site News from State of Siege <ahmadibsais@PROTECTED>*To:* "tjlodge50@PROTECTED" <tjlodge50@PROTECTED>*Sent:* Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 11:00:54 AM EST*Subject:* The Nativity Under Bombs: Christmas Three Years into GenocideAn Incomplete Christmas: Gaza’s Christians Mark a Holy Season With Absent Joy, reporting from inside Gaza͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ...Continue Reading

Once again, Israel's official lies are exposed by the reality of their bulldozers.----- Forwarded Message -----*From:* Drop Site News <dropsitenews@PROTECTED>*To:* "tjlodge50@PROTECTED" <tjlodge50@PROTECTED>*Sent:* Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:02:44 AM EST*Subject:* Israel Is Preparing for a Permanent Presence in Gaza, Satellite Images RevealSince the ceasefire, Israel has constructed at least 13 new military outposts inside Gaza, consolidated existing military infrastructure, built roads, and ...Continue Reading