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Several Humboldt County Jewish faith leaders lambasted Humboldt County’s state senate and assembly representatives in a Friday letter over their characterization of Cal Poly Humboldt’s pro-Palestine protests as antisemitic.The letter accused State Sen. Mike McGuire and Assemblymember Jim Wood of leveling “spurious charges of antisemitism,” at the Cal Poly Humboldt protests, in which students occupied […]
Israel and Palestine: Three Perspectives Panelists will answer: How do you think we got here & how have I been able to take action or not, especially because it feels hopeless? Then a short snack break, then Q & A. Questions on index cards. Panelists: Rabbi Bob Rottenberg: advocate for deep listening, Dan Shahin: Arcata Palestinian, & Corazon: did human rights accompaniment work for Palestinian families under attack by Israeli settlers. The event is not a debate. We will hold this space with love. We want people to have enough information to feel empowered that they can and should take action. That's our goal/prayer.
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Following calls for the Arcata City Council to adopt a cease-fire resolution for war in Gaza, a motion for the resolution died on the table at Wednesday night's meeting. The public had a lot to say about the proposal.