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Tidbits - Reader Comments, Resources and Announcements - Oct. 19,
2023, xxxxxx

 

ISRAEL - GAZA WAR

* RE: THE CATASTROPHIC MORAL FAILING OF THOSE WHO WON’T CONDEMN
HAMAS  (SUSAN COHEN; HELEN FINKELSTEIN)
* RE: ‘WE’VE BEEN SHAKEN OUT OF THIS FANTASY’: HOW THE LEFT
SEES THE WAR IN ISRAEL  (PAIGE)
* RE: INTERNATIONAL LABOR STATEMENTS ON GAZA  (GEORGE FISH)
* RE: STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF ISRAEL-BASED PROGRESSIVES AND PEACE
ACTIVISTS REGARDING DEBATES OVER RECENT EVENTS IN OUR REGION  (DAVID
LAIBMAN;  GEOFF MIRELOWITZ; BRIAN PATRICK MOORE; STAN NADEL)
* INNOCENT CIVILIANS  --  CARTOON BY ROB ROGERS
* RE: AFTER WRITING AN ANTI-ISRAEL LETTER, HARVARD STUDENTS ARE
DOXXED  (JEANNE)
* RE: ISRAEL DETAINS, EXPELS TO WEST BANK HUNDREDS OF GAZA
PALESTINIAN WORKERS  (DAVE LOTT)

 

READER COMMENTS; CARTOONS:

* THE NEXT GOP SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE  -- CARTOON BY CLAY JONES
* HEALTHCARE TODAY --  CARTOON BY DAVE COVERLY
* RE: THE MANY WORLDS OF AMERICAN COMMUNISM (ELEANOR ROOSEVELT; L A
KURTH)
* WATCHING THE NIGHTLY NEWS  --  CARTOON

RESOURCES:

* HOW TO TAKE ACTION IN SOLIDARITY WITH UAW MEMBERS ON STRIKE!
 (LOCAL PROGRESS POLICY ACTION)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* FILM SECTOR ON THE FRONTLINES: HIGH-LEVEL DISCUSSION ON AI IN THE
AUDIO-VISUAL INDUSTRY - OCTOBER 19  (UNESCO)
* FILM PREMIER - MAUREEN GOSLING'S THE 9 LIVES OF BARBARA DANE
- STREAMING   OCTOBER 16-22 ONLY!  (MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL)
* BOOK TALK - BOOK SIGNING - PRACTICAL RADICALS: SEVEN STRATEGIES TO
CHANGE THE WORLD - NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 10  (CUNY SCHOOL OF LABOR AND
URBAN STUDIES)
* BILL FLETCHER SPEAKING ON RACE, CLASS AND FICTION - FALL RIVER, MA
- NOVEMBER 14  (PEDRO PIRES INSTITUTE FOR CAPE VERDEAN STUDIES AT
BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

 

RE: THE CATASTROPHIC MORAL FAILING OF THOSE WHO WON’T CONDEMN HAMAS
 

Thank you, xxxxxx, for publishing this.

Susan Cohen
Posted on xxxxxx's Facebook page
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Yep. And when we speak about rights for LGBTQ people we need to
acknowledge that some gay men are pedophiles. And when we write about
slavery we need to point out that some slaves brutally killed
planters' families.... Which side are you on?

Helen Finkelstein

 

RE: ‘WE’VE BEEN SHAKEN OUT OF THIS FANTASY’: HOW THE LEFT SEES
THE WAR IN ISRAEL
 

I just read your interview with Duss and was struck by the point about
Israel "not seeing" the Hamas attack coming. Why are people assuming
the right wing Israeli government did not see it coming? Is anyone
considering the possibility that the government allowed it to happen
so they could annihilate Gaza?

Paige

 

RE: INTERNATIONAL LABOR STATEMENTS ON GAZA

(posting on xxxxxx Labor
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I'd frankly be more impressed if these statements all contained the
following words:  "The Hamas attack on Israel is unacceptable.
 Hamas must be brought before the World Court on 1,200+ charges of
premeditated murder, especially of civilians.  In its October 7
attack, while Hamas killed over 1,200 people, only 170, or 14%, were
Israeli soldiers.  Which means, 86% were civilians, so it is clear
that civilians were deliberately targeted in what was the greatest
killing of Jews in one day since the Holocaust.  What Hamas did that
day is clearly a war crime, and it must be adjudicated as such."

A xxxxxx Reader I am,

George Fish,
Indianapolis, Indiana

 

RE: STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF ISRAEL-BASED PROGRESSIVES AND PEACE
ACTIVISTS REGARDING DEBATES OVER RECENT EVENTS IN OUR REGION
 

I would agree that progressives must condemn all acts of violence
directed against civilians; in particular, the horrific attack by
Hamas on October 7.

I must note, however, that in their statement, reported on xxxxxx
October 17, the signatories do not actually *cite* a single source
representing the "elements within the global left" that have failed to
condemn the attack.  This is a serious charge, and xxxxxx readers
(and others) deserve to know *who* took the position in question, and
what were the exact words they used.

David Laibman

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Thanks for this.

Many on the left have "forgotten" -- if they ever paid attention -- to
how Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007.

"Hamas fighters took control of the Gaza Strip, while Fatah officials
were either taken as prisoners, executed or expelled.[3][4] The
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights reported that at least 161 people
were killed and more than 700 were wounded during the fighting."

The sources for these facts are available in the Wikipedia article.

[link removed](2007)

 

Geoff Mirelowitz

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I agree with the statement on behalf of the Israel-Baed Progressives
and Peace Activists.

Please convey my lone voice, but individual concurrence and support of
what they have said.

Brian Patrick Moore
Resident of Florida
American citizen

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Based on your report I have to conclude that a large part of the
global left is anti-fascist except for Palestine. The Hamas butchers
are clearly fascists, like most fascists they are proud to say that
they love death. But rather than condemn Hamas and support the country
that was attacked we see much of the left rallying to the defense of
Hamas and demanding that Israel cease firing back (rockets are still
flying from Gaza) and even provide aid to Gaza that is certain to be
used as war material by Hamas.  The left never called on the allies
to stop bombing Germany and even provide fuel and power to the Nazis,
but now much of the left has seemed to have lost its way and is
demanding for Gaza and Hamas what it would have considered insane to
demand for Germany and its Nazi regime in WWII.

Stan Nadel
Salzburg, Austria

 

INNOCENT CIVILIANS  --  CARTOON BY ROB ROGERS

 

 

Rob Rogers
October 12, 2023
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RE: AFTER WRITING AN ANTI-ISRAEL LETTER, HARVARD STUDENTS ARE DOXXED
 

Although the Harvard students may have made a misstep in _how_ they
presented the issue, holding the apartheid state to account was right
methinks and what followed in scary.

I listened to Mehdi Hasan [[link removed]] on Hamas and
it's really illuminating. But you have to search hard to get
information in this country to get information that isn't all either
pro-Israel or bland non-statements.

Jeanne

 

RE: ISRAEL DETAINS, EXPELS TO WEST BANK HUNDREDS OF GAZA PALESTINIAN
WORKERS

(posting on xxxxxx Labor
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Some 600 workers from Gaza have faced threats and arrests inside
Israel and were forced to go to the occupied West Bank.

Dave Lott
Posted on xxxxxx's Facebook page
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THE NEXT GOP SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE  -- CARTOON BY CLAY JONES

 

Clay Jones
Claytoonz
October 14, 2023
Daily Kos
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HEALTHCARE TODAY --  CARTOON BY DAVE COVERLY

 

Dave Coverly
Speed Bump
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August 6, 2021

 

RE: THE MANY WORLDS OF AMERICAN COMMUNISM

(posting on xxxxxx Culture
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Odd the review makes no mention of Earl Browder, for both better and
worse, the architect of the Popular Front.

Eleanor Roosevelt
Posted on xxxxxx's Facebook page
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I really appreciate xxxxxx's book reviews

L A Kurth

 

WATCHING THE NIGHTLY NEWS  --  CARTOON

 

 

HOW TO TAKE ACTION IN SOLIDARITY WITH UAW MEMBERS ON STRIKE!
 

The UAW members' strike at the Big Three automakers has stretched into
its second month and now more than ever, autoworkers need your
solidarity to win a contract that lifts standards for them and the
whole economy.

Ford, GM, and Stellantis made a combined quarter-trillion dollars in
North American profits over the last decade. But UAW members never got
their fair share, despite their sacrifices during the global pandemic
and their essential role in making these companies so
profitable. AUTOWORKERS ARE STANDING UP TO RAISE STANDARDS AT THE BIG
THREE AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURING IN THE MIDST OF
THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION. 

The demands that autoworkers are fighting for – like an end to their
tiered system, higher pay, cost of living increases, a just transition
to electric vehicle manufacturing, and a 32 hour work week – are
inspiring workers across the country to demand what they deserve in
their own workplaces. Every worker, from baristas and truck drivers to
actors and hotel workers, has their eyes on this strike and are
looking at the UAW negotiations as an example of what could be
possible through worker organizing.

📣  IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR FRIENDS AT THE UAW, WE ARE
ENCOURAGING ALL LOCAL PROGRESS MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE STRIKE BY TAKING
ACTION THIS WEEK:

* IF YOU'RE NEAR A PICKET LINE – SHOW UP AND PICKET WITH STRIKING
WORKERS! You can find a map of active picket lines here
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* FOR ALL LP MEMBERS AND ALLIES – let the public know that
autoworkers are standing up for all of us. ORGANIZE A COMMUNITY
CANVASS AT A LOCAL BIG THREE AUTO DEALERSHIP! Here is a toolkit
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everything you need to go canvass a dealership. Make sure you put
your dealership canvass up on the solidarity site
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the UAW knows you're taking action. Get in touch with LP staff if you
want support on your canvass.
* FOR ALL LP MEMBERS - RECORD A VIDEO OF YOURSELF EXPRESSING
SOLIDARITY WITH THE STRIKE AND POST IT TO SOCIAL MEDIA! Even if you
can’t physically make it to a picket line or car dealership, public
shows of solidarity like social media videos keep up energy around the
strike and show workers that there’s a movement behind them. Here
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some instructions for how to record a video and what talking points to
consider.

Autoworkers are fighting for good jobs and a more just economy. But
they can't do it alone. They need your support to win a fair contract
and good jobs throughout the industry.

Will you take action this week with us?

_Local Progress [[link removed]] is a movement of local
elected officials fighting for racial and economic justice. We build
power with community to reshape what’s possible in our localities._

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Washington, DC 20036

 

FILM SECTOR ON THE FRONTLINES: HIGH-LEVEL DISCUSSION ON AI IN THE
AUDIO-VISUAL INDUSTRY - OCTOBER 19  (UNESCO)

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the cultural and creative
industries in unprecedented ways and the change is here to stay. On
October 19th, UNESCO is leading a global conversation on the impact of
AI on the audio-visual sector.

THE FILM SECTOR AT THE FOREFRONT: HIGH-LEVEL DISCUSSION ON ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE IN THE AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY

19 OCTOBER 2023 - 3:00 PM - 19 OCTOBER 2023 - 5:00 PM

UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
Room I
Cat VIII - Symposia
Arrangement type : In-Person
Language(s) :FrenchSpanishEnglish

By giving the floor to stakeholders on the frontlines of the film and
AI sectors, this high-level panel discussion aims to help UNESCO
Member States better understand and navigate this new and evolving
digital landscape in order to develop appropriate policies and
measures to ensure it benefits film industry stakeholders and
societies at large.

Registration
For in-person and online registration, click here
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The event is open to the public according to availability of seats.

Identification will be requested at the entrance - 125 avenue de
Suffren, 75007 Paris, France

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The creative sectors have long been at the forefront of human
expression and innovation, and artists have shaped societies by
setting and challenging societal norms throughout history. Recent
strikes by US writers and actors voicing concerns about transparency,
intellectual property rights and the fair remuneration of their work
in the AI context speak to the tangible effects and tectonic shift
felt across the film and other cultural and creative sectors. Whereas,
AI advocates see opportunities to enhance creativity by offering new
tools and mediums for inspiration and collaboration, and for
democratizing access to creative tools and platforms, potentially
reducing barriers for underrepresented groups.

This timely event will bring together leading AI and film industry
experts from across the globe. The panel will debate the opportunities
and challenges presented to the cultural and creative industries by AI
and machine learning, while addressing complex questions about ethics,
cultural diversity, and the very nature of human creativity. Together,
they will share insights and exchange perspectives on the current
landscape of AI in the film sector and consider next steps for action
and protection.

Programme:

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: MR. DUNCAN CRABTREE-IRELAND, SAG-AFTRA National
Executive Director and Chief Negotiator.

A HIGH-LEVEL PANEL DISCUSSION moderated by VALÉRIANE
GAUTHIER, journalist and presenter on France 24 Television,
featuring:

* MR. RIZWAN AHMAD (India), Director of the Instructional Media
Centre at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU)
* MS. SARAH DEARING (Canada), International Affiliation of Writers
Guilds Secretariat
* MR. MICHEL GONDRY (France), Award-winning screenwriter and
director, musician
* MS. ÁNGELES GONZÁLEZ-SINDE (Spain), Vice-President of CISAC,
award-winning screenwriter, film director
* MR. JOSEPH MC GINTY NICHOL (“MCG”) (USA), Director, producer
and screenwriter
* MS. YVONNE MUINDE (Kenya), Award-winning visual effects artist
* DR. (MS.) MATHILDE PAVIS (France), International legal expert in
intellectual property, data and ethics
* MR. CRISTÓBAL VALENZUELA (Chile)_,_ Co-founder and CEO of
Runway

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FILM PREMIER - MAUREEN GOSLING'S THE 9 LIVES OF BARBARA DANE -
STREAMING   OCTOBER 16-22 ONLY!

 

 

You can stream this movie at home on the CAFILM app on your Apple TV,
Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, or in the browser on any device (e.g.,
computer, tablet, smartphone, or laptop) at WATCH.CAFILM.ORG.
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For decades Barbara Dane lent her stellar singing voice to
social-justice movements in the Bay Area and beyond, garnering an
impressive FBI file along the way. Deeply respected by fellow
luminaries in folk, blues, and jazz, Dane built a far-reaching legacy
with music, activism, and love. As Maureen Gosling’s celebratory
portrait reveals, early solidarity with those suffering racial and
economic injustice sparked Dane’s passion to use her talent to
sustain marginalized people. Rather than chase stardom, she followed
her own maternal instincts to root herself and her family among
generations of activist performers. Bonnie Raitt, Jane Fonda, and
other notables attest to Dane’s unique way of shaping and being
shaped by tumultuous social revolutions from the 1950s on. Nearing 90,
Dane triumphantly tours with piano virtuoso Tammy Hall to celebrate a
life of staying awake and connected, true to her ideals. One star
among many illuminates so much. —Carol Harada

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BOOK TALK - BOOK SIGNING - PRACTICAL RADICALS: SEVEN STRATEGIES TO
CHANGE THE WORLD - NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 10

 

PRACTICAL RADICALS: SEVEN STRATEGIES TO CHANGE THE WORLD

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023

6:00PM - 8:00PM E.T.

RECEPTION AT 5PM.  BOOK SIGNING TO FOLLOW PROGRAM.

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25 West 43rd Street, 18th floor
New York, NY 10036

HOW DO UNDERDOGS, FACING FAR STRONGER OPPONENTS, SOMETIMES WIN?  In
the tradition of Saul Alinsky’s _Rules for Radicals_ and Sun
Tzu’s _The Art of War_, DEEPAK BHARGAVA and STEPHANIE LUCE’s
Practical Radicals offers winning strategies, history, and theory for
a new generation of activists.  Based on interviews with leading
organizers, this groundbreaking book describes seven strategies to
bring about transformative change.

Moderated by CRISTINA JIMENEZ MORETA, founder of United We Dream, and
currently Distinguished Lecturer at the City College of New York at
CUNY.

Reception at 5pm.  Book signing to follow program.  JOIN US!

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About _PRACTICAL RADICALS:_

A clear, expert, and inspiring guide to social change, based on case
studies of grassroots movements that won, from two leading community
and labor experts.

“OUR MOVEMENTS MUST SEEK AND WIN GOVERNING POWER TO ACHIEVE OUR
VISIONS FOR A MORE JUST SOCIETY. THIS BOOK IS A VITAL RESOURCE FOR
PROGRESSIVES WHO WANT TO WIN.”
—Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), chair, Congressional
Progressive Caucus

How do underdogs, facing far stronger opponents, sometimes win? In the
tradition of Saul Alinsky’s _Rules for Radicals_ and Sun
Tzu’s _The Art of War_, Deepak Bhargava and Stephanie
Luce’s _Practical Radicals_ offers winning strategies, history,
and theory for a new generation of activists.

Based on interviews with leading organizers, this groundbreaking book
describes seven strategies to bring about transformative change. It
incorporates stories of organizations and movements that have won,
including Make the Road NY, the St. Paul Federation of Educators, the
welfare rights movement, the Working Families Party, New Georgia
Project, Occupy Wall Street, 350.org, the Fight for 15, and Gay
Men’s Health Crisis. Two overarching case studies anchor the book:
the brilliant techniques used by enslaved people and their allies to
end slavery, and the sinister but effective ways elites imposed our
current system.

_Practical Radicals_ offers insights on strategy used by business,
military, and political elites, addresses the challenges of overcoming
conflict within organizations and movements, and concludes with a
discussion of how our movements must adapt to meet new challenges in
the twenty-first century.

A book for activists, organizers, and anyone hoping to win the fight
for a better society, _Practical Radicals_ is a deeply informed
resource designed to help us win on the big issues of our time.

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BILL FLETCHER SPEAKING ON RACE, CLASS AND FICTION - FALL RIVER, MA -
NOVEMBER 14

 

JOIN BILL FLETCHER JR. VIRTUALLY FOR A DISCUSSION ABOUT RACE, CLASS
AND FICTION - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023, @ 6:00PM-7:30 PM EST

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Bristol Community College
C111 (Please use parking lot 4)
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River MA 02720

This event is free and open to the public, with generous financial
support from Camões Institute.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Carlos Almeida: [email protected] or
Angelo Barbosa: [email protected]

Longtime labor, racial justice, and international activist Bill
Fletcher will be speaking at Bristol Community College in Fall River,
MA. The program is presented by the Pedro Pires Institute for Cape
Verdean Studies at BSU. BIll's novels and research investigate the
experiences of Cape Verdean Americans, the first free blacks to settle
in North America, arriving as whalers and seamen in New England. Their
lived experience and relations with African Americans and white
Americans enrich the characters and stories in his work.

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