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Thousands lost their government and non-government jobs during the “Lavender Scare”
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It CAN Happen Here

June 2, 2024 fwstaff
By Gerry Scoppettuolo Gay Pride month 2024 approaches in the United States in a political environment of both militant resistance and deep foreboding. For the past 75 years the queer community has  continuously struggled to […]
People's Conference for Palestine plenary
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Closing Statement from the People’s Conference for Palestine

June 2, 2024 fwstaff
26 May 2024 A few hours ago, in Rafah, the Zionist occupation bombed a camp of displaced Palestinians sheltering in a so-called humanitarian zone. We call it a camp, but in reality it is a […]
SJP WSU encampment
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State Repression and Palestine Solidarity

May 31, 2024 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe A nationally coordinated effort to shut down Palestine solidarity encampments across the United States on university and college campuses has further exposed the links between imperialism and the ongoing genocide which has […]
Doctors Against Genocide Panel on Medical Advocacy two women at panel
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Inaugural Conference of Doctors Against Genocide Held

May 31, 2024 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff On May 18, 2024, the first conference of Doctors Against Genocide took place at the Dearborn Performing Arts Center, right outside the city of Detroit. The event was organized by physicians, […]
Former political prisoner Rev. Edward Pinkney is fighting water shutoffs in Benton Harbor, Michigan
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Appeal from Rev. Pinikney in Benton Harbor

May 31, 2024 fwstaff
By Rev. Edward Pinkney Black Autonomy Network Community Organization (BANCO) led the fight to solve Benton Harbor’s lead in drinking water crisis. But we are now in the middle of another water crisis that is […]
Detroit People's Food Coop banner photo
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Detroit People’s Food Co-op Holds Grand Opening

May 31, 2024 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the long-awaited Detroit People’s Food Co-op held its grand opening. The building located at 8324 Woodward Avenue at East Euclid has been open for business since […]
There is an underlying connection between the waves of protest that have swept the US in the past years
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Perspectives on the Palestine Protests

May 23, 2024 fwstaff
By David Sole A huge wave of protests for Palestine has swept across the US in the past months, especially on the campuses of many colleges and universities. It has been seven months since the […]
US national security agencies have a lot to worry about
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Ten Reasons Why the National Security State is Worried

May 22, 2024 fwstaff
By Julia Wright ” How do we break the cycle ? “ Angela Davis The U.S. National Security State is worried, very worried behind its mask of bravado. Just as Israel early on lost the […]
Ilan Pappe making a point
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Ilan Pappe Speaks in Detroit on History of Palestine

May 21, 2024 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff Professor Ilan Pappe is currently the Director of the European Center for Palestine Studies at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. He is an Israeli who has documented the […]
UM sign at the encampment
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Open Letter to The University of Michigan Regents and University Leadership

May 21, 2024 fwstaff
→ Sign here (if you are UM faculty, staff, alumni, or parent) May 4, 2024 Open Letter to The University of Michigan Regents and University Leadership: We are faculty, staff, alumni, and parents of students […]