Mideast Crisis

Criticizing Israel is not antisemitic. Defend Hudson Valley's freedom of speech.

We, the citizens and residents of Dutchess and Ulster Counties urge our representatives in local, state, and national governing bodies, commissions, and schools not to confuse criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition does exactly that. It includes eleven examples of antisemitism, seven of which claim that criticism of the state of Israel is antisemitic.

This seriously flawed definition can be used to censor First Amendment free speech rights, and must not be given an influential voice. If adopted already, as New York State and some counties have done , it must be amended or replaced. We cannot allow protestors, teachers, students, workers, and public officials to be exposed to criminal liability, censure, firing, or false accusations of antisemitism simply because they dare criticize the state of Israel.

Sign your name to our petition

Teach-In on US-Israel "Special Relationship"

Arrest the War Criminal

Palestinian/American in the West Bank

Activist Radio has the following guest on this week:

GUEST: Faris Giacaman, former Palestinian/American leader of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at Bard College, and now Managing Editor of Mondoweiss, talks about his life as a writer and reporter in the West Bank.
https://mondoweiss.net/2024/07/emergency-statement-on-the-health-and-human-rights-crisis-in-the-west-bank/

Activist Radio can be heard: Thursdays 8-9 AM on KBOO 90.7 FM in Portland, OR; Thursdays 11-12 noon on WRFA 107.9 FM in Jamestown, NY; Thursdays 5-6 pm on WVKR 91.3 FM at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY; Thursdays 7-8 pm on WBDY 99.5 FM at The Bundy in Binghamton, NY; Fridays 4-5 pm on WEFR 1700 AM in Fairmont, WV; Sundays 1:30-2:30 pm on WESU 88.1 FM at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT; Sundays 4-5 pm from WIOF 104.1 FM in Woodstock, NY; Sundays 5-6 PM from the Progressive Radio Network at PRN.live; and finally Mondays 11-12 noon on WCAA 107.3 FM in Albany, NY. Past programs are available as a podcast, or anytime on the web at ClassWars.org.

Thanks,

Fred
Activist Radio

Rhinebeck Farmer's Market

Beacon Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market group

We held a farmers' market event in Beacon last weekend.

We offered a free slice of watermelon, the iconic symbol for a free Palestine.

Talking to people is probably the best way to spread the word about what Israel is doing in Gaza and the West Bank. The starvation of tens of thousands just isn't covered in our national media.

So have a piece of watermelon, and discuss what we can all do stop this carnage. The genocide is being waged in all our names.

New Paltz Women In Black

Stand with New Paltz Women in Black for Gaza on Saturday, July 6 from 12:30-1:30, in front of Elting Library. Free Palestine!

It will be 9 months on Sunday that this particular nightmare for the Palestinians begun. However, many are learning that the harassment and atrocities by Israel began decades prior.

This week the killings continued. On Tuesday, a declared safe zone was bombed killing at least 12 people. New evacuation orders have been issued for areas in Southern Gaza where as many as 250,000 people live. European Hospital, one of the few hospitals in Gaza that was partially functional, had to evacuate its patients. Some families had to push patients through the streets for miles to get to safety. Not all patients were able to be evacuated.

It is unimaginable to live under these conditions where death is waiting around every corner for all civilians. If you had face this, how would you cope? Certainly, the trauma will have long term effects no matter what the end will look like: PTSD, nightmare, severe anxiety, depression to name just a few.

The world is watching this genocide continue. More than 37,900 people have been killed, and more than 87,000 wounded. Many people are standing up and demanding a permanent ceasefire and a free Palestine. But more voices are needed. Please join us on Saturday and remind the community and the tourists driving by that we are paying attention and that this debacle must end.

Kington lawmakers call for Gaza cease-fire

Defense for Children interview

GUEST: Miranda Cleland, advocacy officer at Defense for Children International - Palestine and leader of the No Way to Treat a Child campaign that advocates for the human rights of Palestinian children.
https://www.dci-palestine.org/

Interview at Classwars.org

Columbia University open letter criticizing the attack on free speech

Activist Radio has the following guest on this week:

GUESTS: Ethan Fraenkel and Noam Chen-Zion, students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University, talk about their open letter criticizing the university for alleging antisemitism against anyone opposing Zionism.

Activist Radio can be heard: Thursdays 8-9 AM on KBOO 90.7 FM in Portland, OR; Thursdays 11-12 noon on WRFA 107.9 FM in Jamestown, NY; Thursdays 5-6 pm on WVKR 91.3 FM at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY; Thursdays 7-8 pm on WBDY 99.5 FM at The Bundy in Binghamton, NY; Fridays 4-5 pm on WEFR 1700 AM in Fairmont, WV; Sundays 1:30-2:30 pm on WESU 88.1 FM at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT; Sundays 4-5 pm from WIOF 104.1 FM in Woodstock, NY; Sundays 5-6 PM from the Progressive Radio Network at PRN.live; and finally Mondays 11-12 noon on WCAA 107.3 FM in Albany, NY. Past programs are available as a podcast, or anytime on the web at ClassWars.org.

https://www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2024/06/11/task-force-on-antisemitism-can-you-hear-us-now/

Woodstock 13 defendants

Mr Sussman also said it's a far different and less favorable situation for the Woodstock 13 defendants, and he and they would greatly appreciate court support for that court hearing on Wed, July 3.

So, there will be a rally at Woodstock Green at noon that day, weather permitting, march to court house at 12:30, enter starting at 1, hearing at 1:30, rear entrance, 76 Tinker St (where there is very little parking. Big free parking lot is near the Village Green on Rock City Rd. There's also some parking by the Woodstock Library on Tinker St, somewhat closer to the court house).

Solidarity,
Barbara Kidney

SUNY BDS

We are pleased to announce that SUNY BDS will be launching our inaugural Summer Academy THIS JULY! We are so excited to reconnect with SUNY organizers across all 64 campuses as we gear up for the upcoming semester. Join us as we dive into 4 topics throughout the month of July (Tuesdays @ 6:30PM):

July 2nd: Organizing 101

July 9th: Digital Security

July 16th: DA 101

July 23rd: PR / Media

All are welcome!! Please remember to register with your PERSONAL NON-EDU email! These meetings will not be recorded, so please reach out to us for more information or attend a future GA meeting!

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpdOGoqjssEtxxr3TP61vNCZxIXniVDBnt

Request from SUNY BDS Research Affinity Group: FOIA / Divestment Demands

Have you or your campus organization filed a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) or divestment request with your university? Please fill out this Google form to describe your experiences! https://forms.gle/nRebqVaQ6WmZv9o68