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“Ceasefire” Shouldn’t Be a Controversial Word
The world watches in horror as U.S. leaders — defying protesting constituents — normalize the genocide of Palestinians.

New Report Reveals Big Oil’s Playbook to Silence Climate Protests
The report estimates that 60 percent of U.S. oil and gas production is now safeguarded by anti-protest laws.

Palestine Solidarity Activists Block Boeing’s Doors to Stop Delivery of Bombs
“Until Congress blocks the bombs, we will,” said the coalition of activists at the manufacturing plant in Missouri.

Jewish Voice for Peace Takes Over Statue of Liberty in Protest for Ceasefire
“As long as the people of Gaza are screaming, we need to yell louder,” artist and activist Nan Goldin said at the event.

This Weekend’s DC Protest Was Largest Pro-Palestine Mobilization in US History
“We feel that there is a turning point and that the liberation of Palestine is inevitable,” one protester said.

Stop Cop City Activists Plan Mass Return to Weelaunee Forest
The mass mobilization against the military-style 85-acre police training facility will take place November 10-13.

500 Protesters Disrupt Train Station in Philly, Demanding Israel Ceasefire
Around 350 participants were arrested, including dozens of faith leaders, according to a press release from organizers.

Protests Intensify Across US as Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 5,000
Activists blocked rush hour traffic in Chicago on Monday in the latest direct action against genocide.

500 Arrested at Capitol During Jewish-Led Protest Demanding Gaza Ceasefire
The demonstration was part of a weeklong effort to demand an end to Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.

Jewish Voice for Peace Holds Massive Rally at Capitol for Israel-Gaza Ceasefire
Israel's government “is on the brink of genocide against Palestinians,” a member of the group organizing the event said.