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IJAN-TC Supports Minnesota Break the Bonds Campaign

On November 29, MN BBC served a lawsuit against the state on the basis of three counts. Violation of Minnesota law is its first count. The second count says that since the United States signed and ratified the Fourth Geneva Convention, that international treaty is the law of the land, and therefore investments in activities contrary to the Convention are also contrary to U.S. law. The third count claims that the SBI is exposing Minnesota taxpayers and pensioners to potential lawsuits based on an 18th century law allowing non US citizens who have been harmed by illegal activity to sue aiders and abettors. This count claims that Minnesota is providing “material support for illegal activity” (wording reminiscent of other charges recently faced by Palestinian solidarity activists).

IJAN-TC and Oceti Sakowin share event at Up Against the Wall

IJAN TC, in partnership with Oceti Sakowin (The Seven Fires Summit), presented on Settler Colonialism: There and Here, Then and Now as part of the Up Against The Wall photography exhibit. This dynamic presentation brought together the parallel realities of occupation and colonization in both the US and Historic Palestine in the midst of an exhibit showcasing images of militarized borders (US/Mexico, Spain/Morocco and Israel’s walls in Palestine). The IJAN TC/Oceti Sakowin collaboration was amongst a dozen community organizations that presented at Up Against The Wall, bridging the intersections of different issues and creating a space of cross movement building.

Panel discussion available to view online

Watch the panel discussion - Seeking Israeli / Palestinian Peace: Varied Voices from the Jewish Community.This was an unprecedented panel discussion that occurred on October 16th, on Palestine/Israel. It featured local panelists representing four very diverse Jewish organizations - Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Voice for Peace, J-Street, and the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network. Part 1 includes prepared remarks from the panelists followed by some audience response. Part 2 features a wrap up of audience response and discussion. This segment also includes a post panel interview with two members of the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network. (Panel filmed Oct 16, 2011 at Central Lutheran Church, Mpls. Post panel interview filmed 10/30/11). Both parts can be found here:http://ourworldindepth.org/archives/451