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As winter begins in Gaza, will we survive in tents? By Serena Awad
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are living in tents after being displaced multiple times over the past year. Many of these makeshift shelters have been destroyed in floods, high winds, and airstrikes. Most of the tents that remain are threadbare and will not withstand the harsh winter conditions ahead. Still, Israel has blocked more than a quarter-million tents from entering Gaza. That includes a supply of tents from UNICEF that AFSC had planned to distribute in areas where we work. Read more.
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Tools you can use this Election Day
This Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day. Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy. There are things that each of us can do to help protect this fundamental right. Check out our Election 2024 resource page for tools you can use. It includes tips on how to promote health and community safety at polling places, protests, and other events. You can also download posters, social media graphics, and information to share.
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Majority of Americans want pathway to citizenship for immigrants
A strong majority of U.S. voters across party lines want to see a pathway to citizenship for the country's 11 million undocumented immigrants, not mass deportation. That's according to a new survey conducted by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland. People deserve the same rights as commercial goods and capital to move safely across borders, said AFSC’s Jennifer Piper. "We really wanted to share a message that would remind us that Colorado is stronger because we value every single person's hard work and contribution.” (Big News Network)
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