We the peole have had enough of bloodshed in our names


This is part of the growing resistance to the US famine and genocide in Gaza. Our leaders are war criminals. We must stand together and demand an end to the cold blooded murder of millions of Palestinian civilians.

Barghouti and Vilkomerson in New Paltz


 Stand with us for Gaza, Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:30-1:30, at Elting Library on Main Street!

Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m.--Join us for this free event to learn about ways to force Israel to end its genocidal campaign against Palestinians--Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS).
 
           

Where Olive Trees Weep on Sunday, May 25

 SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston, NY. Showing of the award-winning documentary “Where Olive Trees Weep," about the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. All donations after expenses will go to aid Gaza. Cosponsored by: Middle East Crisis Response mideastcrisis.org, Mid Hudson Valley DSA, Rally Middletown, JVP Hudson Valley, Peace Education Center, and Veterans For Peace. Contact: mecr@mideastcrisis.org or 845 876-7906



May Day events


For May Day events. Go to:

https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/

Then go down to "Closest events this week."

Time to rise up against the billionaire/fascist alliance that is threatening our nation. Be sure to bring your signs about racism and the Israeli genocide.

Film Showing of Palestinian Exception

Good work Film Planners!

Thanks to all. The film was great and Mimi's individually wrapped baked goods put us over the top. Thanks to Ellen for projecting the film, and everyone else: the discussion moderators, the security, the tabling, and the Old Dutch Church. 


 

April 5th we are standing up to Trump

On April 5th we are standing up to Trump and his ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza, we are standing up to repression, and we are standing up to the US’s continued facilitation of the genocide in Gaza. We demand a permanent ceasefire and an arms embargo now!

Bus Details:
Saturday, April 5th
Albany bus boarding 1:30 am
Stop at New Paltz Park and Ride at 3am for boarding
Rally is expected to begin in D.C. at 1pm

Departure:

Gather for 1:30 a.m. at the Delaware Ave Park and Ride located at Delaware Ave & Normanskill Blvd, Delmar, NY 12054 on Saturday April 5th for departure at 2A. Overnight parking is outdoors but in a secure lot. Our drop off and pickup location in D.C. will be announced on the bus. At 3 am we will stop at the New Paltz Park and Ride at Route 87 & Main Street, New Paltz, NY, 12561 to pick up additional Hudson Valley Passengers

Return:
**We anticipate departing from D.C. at 5:00 p.m., We anticipate arriving back to Albany by 1am., but could be as later. The Charter bus has outlets and a bathroom. We will take two rest stops per leg of the trip.

Cost:
$100 per standard ticket, and $150 per solidarity ticket to help pay for others. 
If you need help with the cost, please email prcalbany@gmail.com to discuss sliding scale payment.

Payment confirms your reservation, and you will receive logistics thereafter.

Steps to purchase bus ticket from Albany:

  1. Fill out contact form (see link below).
  2. Pay for your ticket (see link below).
  3. Make sure you get on the bus and send a screenshot of the ticket confirmation to prcalbany@gmail.com

 

Dear Women in Black and MECR folks


 

Hudson River Playback Theatre's show next Sunday is for you and others deeply involved in resistance. I hope you'll come. More info at web link.