Vote no on HR 9495
I am writing to urge you to vote no on HR 9495. Do not give Donald Trump's presidency the ability to decide what constitutes a terrorist. Do not grant hi m that power.
I am asking you to cosponsor S.J. Res. 114-115 to disapprove of the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel. The resolution was introduced by Senator Sanders. The U.S. has funded over 70% of Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and offered a nonstop fl
Please vote yes on H.R. 82
I am a constituent living in Spain. Will you vote yes on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness bill when it comes to the floor for a vote this week? With the backing of 330 cosponsors, this bipartisan initiative directly addresses retirement security for Americans abroad who paid into Social Securit
Israel still blocking aid - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on November 1: The Biden administration acknowledged earlier this month that Israel is blocking aid into Gaza in violation of US law. That should have meant an immediate cutoff of weapons. Instead, the weapons are still flowing — and aid into Gaza has decreased to its lowest level in a yea
President Biden and the current Senate have 10 weeks to act. Forget any rules that block leveraging Senate control to appoint a flood of judges. Use all power you currently have to safeguard our democracy and Constitutional rights against tyranny. There is no time for blaming, debating or polit
500 reports of Israel using US weapons to attack civilians - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on November 4: A Washington Post investigation released on October 30 found that the Biden administration has received nearly 500 reports detailing incidents of Israel using US-supplied weapons for attacks that caused unnecessary harm to civilians in Gaza. Not a single investigation even
We will continue to protest genocide - Arms Embargo NOW
The global community recognizes Israel’s genocide of Palestinians and erasure of Palestine. The global community recognizes US support of this genocide. We want action immediately. According to Data For Progress, the majority of America - 56% of Republicans and 86% of Democrats - support a permane
Israel banned UNRWA - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on October 29: The Israeli government passed a set of laws today making it impossible for UNRWA to operate. UNRWA is the UN agency responsible for providing millions of Palestinians with lifesaving aid, from food to healthcare. Banning the agency will have deadly consequences. It is uncons
We reject this genocide - Arms Embargo NOW
The global community recognizes Israel’s genocide of Palestinians and erasure of Palestine. The global community recognizes US support of this genocide. We want action immediately and certainly before the 2024 presidential election. According to Data For Progress, the majority of America - 56% of
Israel arresting surgeons - Arms Embargo NOW
From Al Jazeera on October 24: Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, says most of the surgeons have been arrested by Israeli forces and urgent surgeries for the many wounded cannot be performed. "There are more than 15 cases that need surgeries that we cannot perfo
Israeli forces have cut off food, water, medicine - Arms Embargo NOW
From NPR on October 24: "The Israeli military has detained hundreds of militants and allowed around 20,000 civilians to evacuate Jabalia for Gaza City, NPR's Aya Batrawy reported. A WHO team reached a north Gaza hospital but was blocked by Israel from delivering supplies like blood bags, fuel, and f
Support Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act for work-life balance
The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act aims to reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours, allowing for a better work-life balance. As someone employed full-time while also pursuing artistic endeavors, I believe this legislation would bring profound benefits. By reducing weekly work obligation
UN “crumbling under weight of shame” over Gaza - Arms Embargo NOW
From Al Jazeera on Oct 22: "A disgraceful testament to our global failure." UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said that "in Gaza, the collective shame of the century continues unabated and unstopped, in defiance of every norm of international law.” The global community recognizes Israel’s g
Harris needs more votes - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on October 22: For months, surveys have shown that Harris would gain votes by breaking from President Biden and calling for an end of weapons to Israel. A CBS News poll in June found that 61% of Americans support halting weapons transfers to Israel. The same poll found that support for cut
Largest healthcare union for arms embargo - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on October 22: On Friday 1199SEIU - the largest healthcare union in the US, representing 450,000 workers - called for ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza and arms embargo against Israel. We call on the Biden administration to enforce the Foreign Assistance Act and suspend military assistance to
Israel bars 6 medical NGOs from Gaza - Arms Embargo NOW
From Washington Post on October 18: Israel has barred six medical nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with operations in Gaza from entering the besieged enclave, where the health-care system has collapsed, the World Health Organization said Thursday. The WHO said there was no explanation provided f
Israel is routinely shooting children in the head - Arms Embargo NOW
From Democracy Now on October 16: Medical workers who witnessed the carnage in Gaza’s hospitals are speaking out. We speak with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa about his op-ed in The New York Times that features harrowing stories from dozens of healthcare workers and CT scans of children shot in the head or the l
UN says Israeli attacks on aid convoys persist - Arms Embargo NOW
From Washington Post on October 17: “Israeli troops have opened fire on U.N. aid convoys to northern Gaza at least four times in three months, according to U.N. and other humanitarian officials, damaging the vehicles and narrowly missing staff members inside. On Sept. 9, the officials said, the Isra
Palestinians don’t have 30 days - Arms Embargo NOW
From NBC on October 15: “The Biden administration has warned Israel that if the humanitarian situation in Gaza doesn't improve within the next 30 days, the U.S. may restrict military assistance to Israel.” The global community recognizes Israel’s genocide of Palestinians and erasure of Palestine. T
Stop Funding Genocide - Arms Embargo NOW
The global community recognizes Israel’s genocide of Palestinians and erasure of Palestine. The global community recognizes US support of this genocide. According to Data For Progress, the majority of America - 56% of Republicans and 86% of Democrats - support a permanent ceasefire. 70% of Democra
Israel attacked another hospital - Arms Embargo NOW
From Washington Post on October 14: “An Israeli airstrike on a hospital compound in central Gaza early Monday sent flames ripping through tents housing displaced people, killing at least four and injuring dozens. Videos from the scene appeared to show one man being burned alive as bystanders could d
Focus on conditions for Middle East Peace
Unconditional support for Israel has placed US democracy at risk. We need to stop the Israeli wars. The entire world expects US to bring sanity to Isra el's actions. Please stop with unconditional support for Israel's aggression in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. We need to focus on ceasefire and two st
We challenge impunity - Arms Embargo NOW
From Time by Stephanie Fox, Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace: “The only way to challenge impunity is to be more relentless than their bombs. We protest alongside millions—Jews; Muslims, Christians and atheists; students and workers; in small towns and big cities, across the country. We h
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