Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We also witness Dr. Gabor Maté offer trauma-healing work to a group of women who were tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnesse ...Continue Reading

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One wag pointed out that there's an alternative to making if a felony for the opposition to plant a flag on your turf: win the game.Ohio Legislator Proposes Criminalizing Planting a Flag at MidfieldA new type of sore-loser law. Jonathan H. Adler | 12.11.2024 5:53 PM Ohio Rep. Josh Williams is proposing a new law to make planting a flag at midfield after winning a football game a felony in the state of Ohio. The bill appears to have been inspired by the tussles between Ohio State and University of Michigan players after ...Continue Reading

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/12/12/ohio-senate-moves-antisemitism-definition-on-same-day-its-criticized-for-infringing-on-free-speech/Reporter was present at the state house yesterday. ...Continue Reading

Israel’s military says it carried out 480 attacks on Syria in the past 48 hours, including on 15 naval vessels, anti-aircraft batteries and weapons production sites in several cities.Read more: Israel hits Syria 480 times in 48 hours as new leaders try to restore orderHTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria is ready to rebuild after years of war, as Israel launches 480 raids in 48... ...Continue Reading

Get Outlook for iOS*From:* The Chris Hedges Report <chrishedges@PROTECTED>*Sent:* Tuesday, December 10, 2024 5:54 PM*To:* Khani Begum <khani@PROTECTED>*Subject:* [EXTERNAL] Letter to Refaat Alareer   A year ago on Dec. 6, 2023 Israel murdered Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer in Gaza. His poems, however, remain, condemning his killers and beseeching us to honor our shared humanity. ͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   &sh ...Continue Reading

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Aarrrgh! Jan. 11 will mark 23 years since Guantanamo opened. Alka Pradhan is an amazing advocate for the prisoners and an inspiring speaker. And scroll down to see what you can do to bug Joe Biden.---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Witness Against Torture <contact@PROTECTED>Date: Sun, Dec 8, 2024 at 9:01 PMSubject: Attorney Alka Pradhan speaks: Wed Dec 11 at noonTo: <josiesetzler@PROTECTED>__Guantanamo: Injustice, Impunity and the Fight for AccountabilityVirtual conversation with Attorney Alka Pradh ...Continue Reading

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Get Outlook for iOS*From:* The Intercept <membership@PROTECTED>*Sent:* Sunday, December 8, 2024 4:04 PM*To:* Khani Begum <khani@PROTECTED>*Subject:* [EXTERNAL] The White House Gave Israel Coordinates to Save an American’s Family. Then Israel Bombed Them Again.  The Alsayed brothers lost their mother in the first bombing. They thought the White House could help save the survivors. Most Read The White House Gave Israel Coordinates to Save an American’s Family. Then Israel Bombed Them Again. Kavitha Ch ...Continue Reading