In 1976, Middle East Peace Now was formed in Minnesota to promote understanding and discussion of the issues underlying conflicts in the Middle East with a focus on Palestine and Israel.
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MEPN Forum Presents
in Co-sponrship with Jewish Voice for Peace
Rebecca Pierce
Ms. Rebecca Pierce will present two documentaries titled “Racism against Jews of Color” and “The Reality of Imprisoned Palestinian Children.” Ms. Pierce works as a multimedia journalist and videographer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a Jewish African-American graduate of the University of California Santa Cruz where she studied Film and Digital Media.
Saturday June 17, 2017
9:30 Refreshments and socializing 10:00 Presentation & Discussion Southdale Hennepin County Library 7001 York Avenue South Minneapolis, MN
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Our Purpose
- Educate on Palestine-Israel issues through monthly forums
- Inform our members and the public of other Middle East-related events, updates and resources
- Network globally with other educational and activist individuals and organizations
- Advocate our principles with elected officials, media and other groups
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Selected Articles and Videos
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A woman’s right to choose (her government)
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Hanan Ashrawi – Palestinian Perspective on the Peace Process
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Where Are We Headed In Israel and Palestine – Is a One State Solution the Only Answer? Jeff Halper Middle East Peace Now Forum – Nov 12, 2016 video
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Al Jazeera Investigations – The Lobby P1: Young Friends of Israel (1/10/2017)
INSTEAD OF FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM, NEW SENATE BILL THREATENS FREE SPEECH
“We must be vigilant to fight against the intensified racism, Islamophobia and anti-Semitism that have been unleashed by Trump’s campaign and the threat of racist, anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant policies promised by his incoming administration. It is more essential than ever that our lawmakers and
Jewish communal leaders insist that fighting anti-Semitism go hand in hand with fighting racism and Islamophobia, not reinforce them with misguided legislation designed to defend Israeli policies, not Jews.” said Rabbi Alissa Wise, deputy director of Jewish Voice for Peace
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10 Zionist Arguments You’ve Encountered, But Didn’t Have Answers To
By Jeremy R. Hammond | Nov 28, 2016 | Editorial, Palestine, Politics
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18 GIFTS THAT SUPPORT JUSTICE FOR PALESTINIANS
From candles and clothing to artwork and olive oil, here is your holiday gifting guide that supports Palestinian human rights. For background, read why JVP Supports the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.
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At the Boiling Point With Israel
The New York Times
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
OCTOBER 6, 2016
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Stone Cold Justice 45 minutes
Middle East Peace Now has cancelled our PayPal account. We have learned that PayPal does not allow Palestinians in Gaza and the Occupied Territories to use their services. PayPal does, however, allow Israelis living in illegal settlements in the Occupied Territories to use their services. Please sign the petition asking PayPal to end their discrimination against Palestinians. For more information and to sign the petition use the following link: http://org.salsalabs.com/o/641/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=20580
Middle East Peace Now has cancelled our PayPal account. We have learned that PayPal does not allow Palestinians in Gaza and the Occupied Territories to use their services. PayPal does, however, allow Israelis living in illegal settlements in the Occupied Territories to use their services. Please sign the petition asking PayPay to end their discrimination against Palestinians. For more information and to sign the petition use the following link: http://org.salsalabs.com/o/641/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=20580